PROGRAM
Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 9:00 PM
The Fierce Queen of the Night
Feature documentary / 90'
2024 / Slovenia
The film reveals the life of the mysterious Ural owl – one of Europe’s largest owls. It presents rare footage from her everyday life: hunting, raising chicks, and her aggressive behavior during nesting season. The story is enriched by insights into scientific research of the species, featuring biologist Dr. Al Vrezec, one of the leading experts on the Ural owl.
Directed by: Matej Vranič
Written by: Matej Vranič, Marjan Žiberna
The film does not have English subtitles.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 9:00 PM
Aljaž Tower: "This Plate Has a Soul"
Feature documentary / 52'
2014 / Slovenia
Triglav with the Aljaž Tower is a unique landscape symbol and irreplaceable emblem of Slovenia. Due to its cultural, scenic, historical, and other exceptional qualities, it holds special significance for the Republic of Slovenia.
Who built it, how was it maintained, and what is its story and meaning? What does it represent to Slovenians today, and how can we preserve it? These are the questions explored in this documentary, which follows a team of conservators as they prepare plans to reconstruct the Aljaž Tower.
Directed by: Vojko Anzeljc
Written by: Gorazd Lemajič, Vojko Anzeljc, Iztok Lemajič
The film will be screened with English subtitles.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 9:00 PM
Kekec
Feature film / 91'
1951 / Yugoslavia (Slovenia)
The black-and-white youth film Kekec from 1951 is the first Slovenian film to win an international award and remains one of the most iconic films of Slovenian and Yugoslav cinema. Based on the story Kekec Above the Lonely Abyss by Josip Vandot, it was followed by two sequels (1963 and 1968). Kekec is a priceless part of Slovenian cultural heritage and cinematic art. It has recently been restored.
The story follows brave young Kekec, who sets out to confront Bedanec, a man feared by all for his cruelty, and force him to leave their land forever.
Directed by: Jože Gale
Written by: Jože Gale, Frane Milčinski
Cast: Matija Barl, Frane Milčinski, France Presetnik, Zdenka Logar, Jože Mlakar
The film will be screened with English subtitles.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 9:00 PM
Praslovan
Feature documentary / 112'
2024 / Slovenia, Croatia
A documentary about the life and career of Zoran Predin. Winner of the Audience Award Vesna for Best Film.
Written and directed by: Slobodan Maksimović
The film will be screened with English subtitles.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 9:00 PM
A Summer in a Seashell
Feature film (digitally restored version) / 95'
Family, youth
1986 / Yugoslavia (Slovenia)
Twelve-year-old Tomaž is spending the last summer of his childhood. Playing on the beach helps him forget the quarrels of his divorced parents, who, caught up in their busy lives, fail to notice how quickly their son is growing up. Only old Luka, a former sailor, seems to understand Tomaž’s troubles. He gives him a shell – and every time Tomaž listens to its whispering...
Directed by: Tugo Štiglic
Written by: Vitan Mal, Tugo Štiglic
Cast: David Sluga, Kaja Štiglic, Boris Kralj
The film will be screened with English subtitles.
