Special Screenings

Special screenings awaits our most curious viewers, those looking for unique experiences and striving to learn more about the history of cinema and cult films. Just before the official launch of this year’s festival, two silent film screenings will take place, while the festival itself will feature a selection of films that director Saulė Bliuvaitė has been inspired by, a screening of a Talking Heads concert, and a secret film.

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Country

Greece

Genre

Experimental

Duration

95 min

Release date

2010

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Athina Rachel Tsangari Attenberg

Saule Bliuvaite’s Programme: Attenberg

One of the flagships of the Greek Weird Wave cinema: isolated and unpredictable 23-year-old Marina explores the world, her sexuality and attempts to come to terms with the imminent death of her father
Country

Sweden, Denmark

Duration

105 min

Release date

1922

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Benjamin Christensen Häxan

Häxan

A demonic tandem at a night screening at the opera: a gothic horror film and Manfred's pitch-black soundtrack.
Genre

LGBTQ+, Tension, Love

Duration

104 min

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Slaptas filmas

Mystery Screening

A demonic tandem at a night screening at the opera: a gothic horror film and Manfred's pitch-black soundtrack.
Country

United States, Mexico

Genre

Experimental

Duration

117 min

Release date

2022

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Natalia López Manto de gemas

Saule Bliuvaite’s Programme: Robe of Gems

Against a backdrop of striking images, an endless cycle of violence unfolds: three Mexican women from different social backgrounds are tragically linked by a mysteriously disappeared woman.
Country

United States

Genre

Art

Duration

88 min

Release date

1984

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Jonathan Demme Stop Making Sense

Stop Making Sense

Hailed by critics as the best concert film of all time: the iconic Talking Heads, the charismatic David Byrne and a raging party on stage.
Country

United States

Duration

95 min

Release date

1925

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Charles Chaplin The Gold Rush

The Gold Rush

One of the best comedies of all time: the timeless Charlie Chaplin classic for the whole family with the St Christopher Chamber Orchestra at the opera.
Country

Germany, Poland, Finland

Duration

74 min

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Agnieszka Zwiefka Vika!

Special MPV and HBO screening: Vika!

Inspiration to live life to the fullest: DJ and Warsaw nightclub star Vika, 84, refuses to grow old despite her declining health.

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Competition

Restlessly ambitious, emerging directors never fail to surprise with their early mastery and stylistic distinctiveness. These women and men are keen to explore the possibilities of visual language, to reflect boldly on complicated social issues, to let sensitivity and a tenderly romantic attitude in. Most importantly, they offer audiences a fresh perspective and portend a bright future for Europe’s auteur cinema.

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Critics' Choice

Always drawing some of the largest crowds to the cinemas, the Critics’ Choice programme is back this year with the favourites of film critics writing for a variety of prestigious publications. This breathtaking selection includes films that tell extraordinary stories using unique forms and genres. Both renowned and emerging filmmakers find their place here.

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