In the emails that they exchange (where Barbara says that she is “rather dispirited” at the thought that she will let him down, to which he replies that “we can’t get anywhere if we stay on familiar ground”) and during her rehearsals with pianist Stephen Gosling, the singer’s attempts to overcome fear and accept imperfections, while avoiding the clichés of the ever-suffering artist, come to life. By giving space to both doubt and intransigence and by seeking “another type of perfection”, the music born out of it is full of life, freedom and joy.
Zorn III (2018–2022) Zorn III (2018–2022)
Mathieu Amalric has been filming New York composer and saxophonist John Zorn for twelve years. This time, Zorn asked opera singer Barbara Hannigan to perform his song Jumalattaret, inspired by Finnish pagan goddesses.
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The Room Next Door The Room Next Door
Pedro Almodóvar
Sunday, 22. 12. 2024 / 11:00 / Main Hall
Pedro Almodóvar won the Golden Lion at this year’s Venice Film Festival for his first English-language feature, dealing with the controversial topic of euthanasia.
SuperKlaus SuperKlaus
Steve Majaury, Andrea Sebastiá
Sunday, 22. 12. 2024 / 11:30 / Small Hall
SuperKlaus is an agile and brave super hero, tough and smart, strong, fast and with incredible powers.
Animal Tales of Christmas Magic Le Grand Noël des animaux
več avtoric
Sunday, 22. 12. 2024 / 14:20 / Main Hall
Enchanting stories unfold in Animal Tales of Christmas Magic, where festive wonders come to life. Delve into these heartwarming and modern tales as animals embark on spellbinding journeys from France to Japan to the Far North and its northern lights, spreading joy and generosity.