A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children.
The film is screened both in English with Slovenian subtitles and in dubbed version.
Bernhard Wenger
Wednesday, 19. 11. 2025 / 16:00 / Main Hall
Focusing on a master impersonator for hire slipping seamlessly into any role demanded by his clients, Wenger’s directorial debut feature abounds in visual humour and unexpected plot twists.
Toni Cahunek
Wednesday, 19. 11. 2025 / 17:15 / Small Hall
Slovenia’s economy relies on workers from Kosovo. But how does society accept their children? The documentary New Classmates explores the background of Kosovar immigration and the challenges their children face integrating into a new country. It highlights the stories of four children of immigrant families and their parents, who face various obstacles due to their ethnic background and limited knowledge of the Slovenian language.
Hafsia Herzi
Wednesday, 19. 11. 2025 / 18:15 / Main Hall
A young Muslim woman struggles to reconcile her blossoming sexuality with her identity and family expectations in Hafsia Herzi’s adaptation of Fatima Daas’ 2020 novel.