Film screening
THE NEW YEAR THAT NEVER CAME
A case study of Romanian historical tragicomedy film written and directed by Bogdan Mureșanu The New Year That Never Came premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival where it won the Orizzonti Award for Best Film. The film will be followed by a talk with producer Ada Solomon.
Film screening
PELIKAN BLUE
A case study of a Hungarian animated documentary about train ticket forgery in 1990s Hungary. The film premiered at the Annecy Film Festival in 2023 and was nominated for the Contrechamp Award. The screening will be followed by a discussion with producer Ádám Felszeghy.
Film screening
VULTURE’S WAKE
A case study of the Hungarian gripping drama about three old friends reunited by a death after years apart. As they reconnect, their conversations shift from nostalgia to tension, testing their relationships and ideals. The screening will be followed by a discussion with director and actor Szabolcs Hajdu.
Film screening
EMILIA PÉREZ
A case study of Emilia Pérez, a unique mix of musical and crime drama about a lawyer entangled in the unexpected transformation of a cartel leader. The film, which won two Academy Awards, stands out for its bold narrative and style. The screening will be followed by a discussion with its editor, Juliette Welfling.
Film screening
NIGHT ON EARTH
A case study of Night on Earth, Jim Jarmusch’s cult classic that captures five taxi rides in five cities across the world, weaving together humor, humanity, and chance encounters. Known for its sharp dialogue and atmospheric storytelling, the film offers a unique portrait of urban life after dark. The screening, as the closing film of this year’s edition, will be followed by a discussion with its editor, Jay Rabinowitz.