In 37 BC, a young Illyrian named Volsus joins a Roman unit whose encounters with local, supposedly subjugated Illyrian tribes turn its seemingly simple task of collecting taxes into a perilous journey full of unexpected twists. Through the eyes of the youngster, regarded by the Romans as a primitive barbarian, we see an archaic, emotional world of quaint and brutal laws and traditions, not all that different from our own.
Illyricvm Illyricvm
Through the eyes of a young Illyrian, a Croatian director shows an ancient world of brutality not all that different from our own.
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Stealing Land Zemljo krast
Žiga Virc
Monday, 25. 05. 2026 / 18:50 / Main Hall
When a children’s game sparks political debates at the dinner table, an evening of absurd conflicts, low blows, and unexpected confrontations begins… This feature-length film is a sparkling, witty social satire in which parents fight not only for a better future for their children, but also for their own egos.
Dance of Life Ples življenja
Siniša Gačić
Monday, 25. 05. 2026 / 19:30 / Small Hall
In his documentary, Siniša Gačić explores the issue of voluntary euthanasia by telling the story of a couple facing the end of their lives together.
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Ballaké Sissoko, Kora Tales Ballaké Sissoko, une histoire de Kora
Lucy Durán, Laurent Benhamou
Monday, 25. 05. 2026 / 20:30 / Main Hall
Malian virtuoso Ballaké Sissoko takes us on a musical journey through Mali, Senegal, and The Gambia to share the story of the kora. This unique West African harp, according to legend, was given to humans by the djinn, spirits of the African savannah.