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An occult horror film in which a shaman, a geomancer, and an exhumator encounter dark forces and an ancient curse while relocating a grave.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry might never have become a writer and the author of The Little Prince if had he not faced a life-threatening situation in the cold, snow-covered Andes. The film Saint-Exupéry, starring Louis Garrel, Vincent Cassel, and Diane Kruger, was directed by Pablo Agüero — who once only dreamed of a film career while growing up in a slum without water or food, and eventually made his debut at the Cannes Film Festival.

A criminal, poet, servant, politician, revolutionary, warmonger, anarchist, and maniac, Limonov was truly a remarkable figure in the Russian and American underground of his time. He was a major influence – and repeatedly demonstrated which paths were bound to lead nowhere. Kirill Serebrennikov’s new film tells Limonov’s perverse story at the crazy and colourful pace of a roller coaster at some kind of remarkable fair. It takes the viewer from sheer excitement to utter disgust – and back again.

Shashi is a traditional Indian housewife. Her children and husband often make fun of her because she doesn’t speak English. When she has to travel to New York, she quickly discovers that the language barrier becomes a serious challenge—so much so that she can’t even order a cup of coffee. This charming and uplifting comedy will be introduced by Her Excellency Mrs. Apoorva Srivastava, Ambassador of India to the Slovak Republic

1944, Vermiglio, a mountain village high in the Italian Alps. The war hangs in the air like a distant yet constant threat. A deserter named Pietro arrives in the village and grows close to Lucia, the eldest daughter of the local schoolteacher. As the world begins to recover from the wounds of World War II, the family faces an unexpected tragedy. The film was awarded the Grand Jury Prize – Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival last year.

Greta Garbo becomes an enigma that Lorna Tucker unravels in her documentary Garbo: Where Are You? with visual opulence and an eye for detail, reminding us why the Hollywood Sphinx chose to retreat into eternal silence.

Come witness the arrival of film stars, capture unforgettable moments, and be part of the festive opening night of the largest film event in Slovakia.

Although the ceremony itself is primarily reserved for invited guests, the public has a unique opportunity to experience the cinematic atmosphere right by the red carpet—one hour before the ceremony begins, on June 20 at 6:30 PM.

Every day from Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 27, between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM, the Singing Fountain in Košice will perform the most famous and popular selected film melodies. The excellent selection of film music was made by Juraj Čurný.

Come and join us — we look forward to seeing you!

Get into the festival spirit and take a photo on our Film Chair of Fame at Aupark near Billa — available daily until Sunday, June 15, until 9:00 PM.

Feel like a true star!