A woman lives alone at the edge of a village in Russia. One day, she receives the parcel she sent a while ago to her incarcerated husband. Confused, she sets out for the remote area of the country where the prison is located, in search of answers. Inspired by Dostoyevsky’s short story of the same name, the film takes us to a land of crime without punishment, on a journey into the heart of darkness.
A Gentle Creature Krotkaja
Inspired by Dostoyevsky’s short story of the same name, the film takes us to a land of crime without punishment, on a journey into the heart of darkness.
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Tales from the Magic Garden Tales from the Magic Garden
Leon Vidmar, David Súkup, Patrik Pašš, Jean-Claude Rozec
Monday, 16. 02. 2026 / 10:00 / Main Hall
Three kids spend the night at their grandpa’s house. To fill the silence after losing their grandma, the family’s storyteller, they create their own stories and discover the power of imagination. This uplifting stop-motion film celebrates creativity and its healing magic.
Ungrateful Beings Nevděčné bytosti
Olmo Omerzu
Monday, 16. 02. 2026 / 16:00 / Main Hall
Slovenian director Olmo Omerzu (Family Film), based in the Czech Republic, returns with an original drama about a family in crisis, infused with subtle humour and unexpected narrative turns. The film had its world premiere in the main competition at the San Sebastián Film Festival.