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.
Kleber Mendonça Filho
Friday, 31. 07. 2026 / 21:30 / The Ljubljana Castle
Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology expert in his early forties, is on the run. Hoping to reunite with his son, he travels to Recife during Carnival but soon realises that the city is not the safe haven he was expecting… Best Director and Best Actor in Cannes, as well as Two Golden Globes.
Hlynur Pálmason
Saturday, 01. 08. 2026 / 18:30 / Main Hall
An intimate look into the life of an Icelandic family as the parents navigate their separation. Featuring the director’s own children, the film explores the complexities of fading love and the impact of shared memories.