Orphaned, starving, feral children roam the bombed streets at the end of the Second World War, stealing and looting. They stumble across a ruined yet well provisioned castle that at first sight appears uninhabited, but it does actually have a resident: Péter Simon, the famous conductor disgusted by life. Gradually, step by step, some sense of fellowship, even friendship evolves between the children and the pure-hearted man. Géza Radványi’s film, sprinkled with humour, paints a stark picture of a Hungary devastated by war.
The Quest is a visually stunning Hungarian animated feature based on Mihály Vörösmarty’s 19th-century dramatic poem, titled Csongor és Tünde. The story follows Csongor, a young man on a quest to reunite with his true love, Tünde, accompanied by his loyal but clumsy friend, Balga. Along the way, they encounter various characters who challenge Csongor’s views on life and love. However, an evil force, Mirigy, threatens to derail both Csongor’s journey and his faith in true love. Blending Hungarian folklore with captivating animation, the film is inspired by the legendary Attila Dargay, a key figure in Hungarian animation known for his imaginative storytelling and groundbreaking style. With its timeless themes, breathtaking animation, and a powerful message about love and perseverance, The Quest is poised to captivate audiences worldwide.
Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1993. A passenger train is stopped by paramilitary forces during an ethnic cleansing operation. As they haul off innocent civilians, only one man out of 500 passengers dares to stand up to them. This is the story of a man who could not remain silent.
1979. As volatile protests break out across the city of Sydney, Croatian born Marina is forced to expose a secretive love affair with her Australian boyfriend, as an escalating political storm spills into her childhood home with devastating consequences.
A mass grave is discovered in the small town in eastern Ukraine, as consequence of the 2022 Russian invasion. Olena arrives with her daughter Kira and boyfriend Tymur to collect the DNA test result for her missing husband, Ilya. Over the course of two days, Olena will not only learn whether her husband is alive – she will also be forced to confront the past, and, more importantly, the present.
He does not remember much from that time. Things have faded, like the colours of a painting left too long in the light. The only thing that still bothers him is this music. It keeps popping up... He thinks he has forgotten what it meant. All he knows for sure is that he cannot get it out of his head.
In the underground world of diffing, a community finds solace in their passion, as they navigate personal struggles and challenges both on and off the road.
This film offers a tour of the funeral home in a small Cuban town, run by Maurilio and Fidela, who have been preparing corpses for 17 years in the same space where they live their lives – and their love.
How is film music created for both independent and large-scale film projects? How does music work in the context of cinematic visuals, rhythm, and editing structure? These and more questions will be explored in this masterclass by one of the most respected figures in film composition. David Kollar, composer of scores for films such as Comeback, Cooltúra, Punk je hned, Stanko, Miki, Černák, and many others, will share his experience.
David Kollar is a Slovak guitarist and composer. His musical journey has earned him numerous prestigious awards, including the national Slnko v sieti award for film music, the Radio_Head Award for contributions to Slovak music, the Radio_Head Award for Best Jazz Album, and the Esprit Award for Best Jazz Album (2021, 2024). His mission is to constantly push the boundaries of musical composition, improvisation, and sonic experimentation.
He has released numerous solo recordings and collaborated with renowned musicians such as Erik Truffaz, Arve Henriksen, Eivind Aarset, Nils Petter Molvaer, Fennesz, Nada Sylvan (singer for Steve Hackett of Genesis), Marco Minnemann, John Van Tongeren, and many others. He released the album KOMARA with Pat Mastelotto (drummer of the legendary band King Crimson) and recorded guitars for albums by Steven Wilson, who has been nominated for six Grammy Awards. Kollar has composed music for more than 20 feature films. In 2021, he was nominated in three categories at the Radio_Head Awards and worked on the scores for two major film projects: MIKI and ČERNÁK.
ART FILM INDUSTRY is financially supported by the Audiovisual Fund
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Martin Scorsese tells the story of the brilliant and unconventional British filmmaking duo, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger (that is, Imre Pressburger), and their body of work. Scorsese first saw the films of Powell and Pressburger on American television as a child and they captured his imagination for a lifetime. In his precise and sensitive analysis, he talks not only about his idols and his personal connection to them, but also reveals how their films influenced him and his entire generation. Rich in archive material, Made in England is one of the most beautiful film history documentaries of the past few years, and is itself film history.
“For me their body of work is a wondrous presence, a constant source of energy and a reminder of what life and art are all about.” Martin Scorsese / The Times, 10 May 2024
31st IFF ART FILM proudly presents this unique film to commemorate 130 years since the birth of cinema.
Miguel Gomes is one of the most original contemporary directors reflecting on the possibilities and power of media. In his new film, he invites viewers on a wild ride across the Asian continent which takes place not only in 1917, but also today and, in fact, at any time.
The fiancée Molly relentlessly pursues the tragicomic protagonist in an action-packed reflection on the relationship between film and reality. The combination of formal experimentation with the use of documentary archive footage and an adventurous story is a resounding success: Grand Tour won the Best Director Award at the 2024 Cannes IFF. Miguel Gomes won the Silver Hugo for Best Director at the Chicago IFF, and the film won three Portuguese Film Academy Awards for Best Film, Best Director, and Best Editing.
Every day from June 23 to June 27, 2025
Between 12:00–13:00 and 17:00–18:00
Discover Divadlo Na Peróne and its project "I Read to You" – a literary-theatrical experience that will brighten your day and broaden your horizons.
Take a break. Turn off your phone. Come relax at Divadlo Na Peróne in the cozy setting of our theatre courtyard.
Lunchtime readings are the perfect way to recharge during the day – just bring your lunch, and we’ll serve up some quality literature on the side, read by actors from Divadlo Na Peróne.
And if you can’t make it during the day, you can still enjoy your daily dose of literature in the evening from 17:00, accompanied by a glass of good wine.
Readings by: Peter Kočiš, Jana Wernerová, Jakub Muranský, Anna Suráková, and Alexandra Sokolová.
What will they be reading?
Excerpts from the works of Slovak authors and writers: Ivana Gibová, Milo Janáč, Miroslava Kuľková, Dominika Moravčíková, Michal Tallo, Alfréd Tóth, Soňa Uriková, and Jana Wernerová.
Come and enjoy a moment just for yourself – with literature, wine, and an atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else!
For Cinepass holders: 10% discount at the bar
After losing his parents to COVID, conspiracy theorist Ľuboš is left completely alone. His sister refuses to speak to him, blaming him for their deaths. As the pandemic fades and the war in Ukraine begins, Ľuboš sees a new opportunity—to keep spreading what he believes is the real truth, hidden by liberal propaganda.
When the prime minister is assassinated, a Czech alternative media mogul hires Ľuboš to investigate. Armed with his distinct brand of "critical thinking," Ľuboš begins to uncover facts that, in his eyes, go far beyond the limits set by the mainstream narrative.The satirical mockumentary SCHEEP TOO holds up a mirror to events in Slovakia and around the world through the distorted view of an ordinary yet extraordinary individual whose opinions are becoming increasingly dangerous – not only for himself, but also for those around him.
The screening will take place with the personal attendance of Peter Pavlík (director) and Igor Kovács (producer).
only in English
This workshop will serve as an introduction to the production of low-budget independent feature films, focusing on topics such as how to manage a budget efficiently and allocate resources wisely. Timea Huszar will discuss negotiation strategies and the producer’s relationship with the crew. The workshop will focus on tools for both pre-production and production phases.
Timea Huszar is a producer of short, documentary, and fiction films. She began her career in international production services as a personal assistant to producers and has over 10 years of experience in film production and services. In 2015, she graduated from the National Film and Television School (NFTS, UK) with a specialization in production management. Timea has worked as a production assistant on numerous film and television projects, including collaborations with Netflix: Radioactive (2019), The King (2019), 6 Underground (2021), Marcel Iures Presents: The Mysteries of Romania (2023), Halo (2022), Dune: Part One (2021), and many others.
ART FILM INDUSTRY is financially supported by the Audiovisual Fund
A minimalist observational documentary with long static shots. It offers a fascinating, almost meditative reflection on the many ways we try to eliminate dirt, dust, impurity, and disorder from our lives and surroundings. The associative montage creates a strange world of images of (mental) hygiene, sacred rituals and stereotypes, decontamination in the army and cleaning ladies in churches... The camera allows us to see what our unfocused eyes simply cannot notice, even though it is all around us: constant cleaning and polishing in the name of keeping the world as we know it and as we are accustomed to it.
The film was partially shot in Slovakia.
only in Slovak
Tour of the Historic City Center along the KOŠICE FILM WALK OF FAME
Join Tomáš Galierik and Timea Verešová for a guided tour of Košice’s film locations featured in dozens of movies, taking place on June 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM and at 5:00 PM
The 90-minute walking tour, begins at Moyzesova Street 19 and ends at Staničné Square.
Free admission for holders of the CINEPASS KLASIK (8-day), reservation required.
Tour capacity is limited to 30 participants.
Reservations and ticket purchases can be made in person at the Regional Information Point, Hlavná 48, Košice.
Online purchase (without CINEPASS): https://vylety.kosiceregion.com/vylety/top-10-kosice/
Ticket prices without CINEPASS:
– Adults: €10
– Children (ages 6–18): €5
The story of the Fülöp brothers begins in 1999, when Levante, barely ten years old, is sent into military service. His parents are alcoholics. His seven siblings have already been placed in a children’s home. Life has dealt him the same harsh, inescapable fate as his brother Csaba. They become servants, working in the fields and on farms. They attend school only briefly – just enough to learn a bit of reading and writing. Levante speaks of his dreams: going to school, getting good grades, maybe saving up to buy a horse. As an adult, he watches his siblings lead much happier lives. But he and Csaba fall into alcoholism, trapped in the same cycle, unable to fight this addiction. Now a shepherd in the mountain pastures, Levante reflects on everything that could have been – but never was. This slow-paced documentary follows his journey into adulthood. Set in Transylvania, in Romania’s Szeklerland region – home to the Hungarian minority.
The film In the Summer won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Feature Film and the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. It is an authentically portrayed, consistently realistic contemporary story, told across several time periods. The natural performances and focus on realism evoke strong empathy in viewers, who experience the upheavals of a troubled father-daughter relationship unfolding through changing times together with the characters. Alessandra Lacorazza's new film is a brilliant example and showcase of the American independent school/style, which is characterized by extraordinary accuracy in depicting reality, an emphasis on psychological detail, and a powerful statement about our everyday lives.
Ochutnávka sa koná od 20.6. do 27.6.2024 od 15:00 hod. do 20:00 hod. pre držiteľov Cinepassu ZADARMO!
Kubbo Select, OC Galeria Shopping, Toryská 5, Košice
Príďte ochutnať vína rady Kaschauer z vinárstva Ostrožovič -Kaschauer Muškát žltý, Kaschauer Furmint, Kaschauer Pinot Noir Rosé, Kaschauer Lúbezné Frizzante.
Kubbo Select je rodinná firma, ktorá už od roku 2009 sprevádza svojich zákazníkov svetom gurmánstva. Kvalita, chuť a príbeh sú tie najpodstatnejšie kritéria pri výbere sortimentu.
Vinárstvo J&J Ostrožovič sa nachádza v čarovnom kúte Vinohradníckej oblasti Tokaj. Už takmer tridsať rokov sa špecializuje na tokajské vína najvyššej kvality, ktoré zrejú v tufových pivniciach. 58 hektárov vinohradov poskytuje ideálne podmienky pre pestovanie hroznových odrôd. Okrem prestížnych Tokajských výberov sa tu vyrábajú aj ľahké vína vhodné na každú príležitosť.
Beautiful Gangu comes from a good family and dreams of becoming an actress. Her lover Ramnik promises her that his aunt will prepare her for her dream career, so she runs away with him, but he sells her to a brothel from which there is no return. Ganga quickly realizes the harsh reality of her situation – and outwardly submits. But beneath the surface, she remains fearless, knowing her only chance is to fight back. She finds protection in a powerful ally who draws her into the illegal alcohol trade. With sharp wit and bold strategy, Ganga eliminates her rivals one by one. In a striking act of defiance, she sets up a street screening of a film at the exact moment her political opponent is delivering an election speech, drawing the crowd away. Ganga rises to power and wealth, but she doesn’t stop there – she uses her influence to fight for women's rights, especially for those who, like her, have suffered under oppression. The film was inspired by the book Mafia Queens of Mumbai by Indian writer and screenwriter S. Hussain Zaidi and journalist Jane Borges. One of the chapters was dedicated to Gangubai Kothewali. The film has won several major awards, most notably at the 69th Filmfare Awards, which are among the most prestigious awards in the Indian film industry.
The Partner of the Film: The Embassy of India in Bratislava.