FRIDAY, 31 JANUARY
18:00 Opening of the festival, Valvasorjeva Knjižnica Krško / Valvasor Library Krško
18:15 A STORM IN A TEACUP – MIX (45″) + Q&A. Valvasorjeva Knjižnica Krško / Valvasor Library Krško
Each story reveals the chaotic beauty of life, blending lighthearted moments with poignant truths. Prepare to dive into a cinematic world where nothing is quite as simple as it seems.
Qualis Pater, Marko Plejić, Documentary, Croatia, 8’10”
Rescue, Ivan Shalaev, Drama, Russian Federation, 9’37”
Foreigners, Benjamin Martin, Comedy, South Africa, 13’09”
Slots, Josip Skledar, Animated, Croatia, 50″
Uterus Diagram, Bianca Rêgo, Documentary, Brazil, 6’40”
Deathmaiden, Nika Otrin, Drama, Slovenia, 10’03”
Rescue, Ivan Shalaev, Drama, Russian Federation, 9’37”
Foreigners, Benjamin Martin, Comedy, South Africa, 13’09”
Slots, Josip Skledar, Animated, Croatia, 50″
Uterus Diagram, Bianca Rêgo, Documentary, Brazil, 6’40”
Deathmaiden, Nika Otrin, Drama, Slovenia, 10’03”
19:15 TKO TEBE KAMENOM TI NJEGA KRUHOM – SOCIAL (60″) + Q&A. Valvasorjeva Knjižnica Krško / Valvasor Library Krško
These stories delve into the delicate balance between social conflicts and the transformative power of compassion. Expect to see how small acts of goodwill can ripple through a world often dominated by struggle and division.
Silenced Shakespeare, Aljoša Toplak, Documentary, Slovenia, 13’12”
Lili, Helena Ileršič Salem, Drama, Slovenia, 10’12”
The Hydropower Plant Tale, Lara Jakovina, Petar Kovačićek, Lovro Sabljak, Animated, Croatia, 1’24”
Straight and in a Circle, Palina Ramashka, Animated, Belarus, 4’24”
The Professional Parent, Erik Jasaň, Social, Slovakia, 14’30”
Cinque Anelli, Ivano Iglio, Drama, Italy, 8’56”
Subj. #241; In-Situ Study, Maja Alibegović, Experimental, Croatia, 8’50”
21:00 IT IS DARKEST BEFORE THE DAWN – DRAMATIC (65″) + Q&A. Valvasorjeva Knjižnica Krško / Valvasor Library Krško
Each story captures the raw intensity of life’s darkest hours, showing how hope can emerge from the most challenging circumstances. Brace yourself for a dramatic exploration of resilience, where light finds its way even in the deepest shadows.
Grapes, Jovana Lazin, Drama, Serbia, 10’33”
A Letter to a Friend, Ana Prebil, Animated/Experimental, Belgium, 3’40”
Salamander’s Land, Ekaterina Ulyanova, Animated, Russian Federation, 9’00”
Noble savage, Machiel van den Heuvel, Documentary, Netherlands, 16’18”
The Future with No Name, Lúa López RibesDocumentary, Spain, 16’23”
Time-less, Mert Güncüer, Drama/Mystery, Turkey 7’07”
Distortion, Tina Šulc Resnik, Experimental, Slovenia, 2’53”
22:00 Klub Zvezda
SATURDAY, 1 FEBRUARY
12:30 TAKE IT WITH A GRAIN OF SALT (75″) + Q&A. Kulturni dom Krško / Krško Cultural Center
A selection of heartfelt films that blend humor with emotion, offering stories that capture the bittersweet beauty of life through a unique comedic lens.
Paper Players’ War, Gerard Bernardo, Comedy/Fantasy, Philippines, 14’35”
Neno and His Forest, Josip Skledar, Documentary, Croatia, 4’24”
Axinos, Anna Maria Kakona, Calliopi Villy Kotoula, Family/Kids, Greece, 5’00”
Troublemaker, Paula Benu, Experimental, Romania, 3’24”
Timer, Shirin Shakhs, Satar Sanjari Sanjari, Comedy, Islamic Republic of Iran, 8’00”
Who’s in My Selfie?, Vid Markovinović, Sci-fi/Comedy, Serbia, 6’00”
White Dreams, Karlo Kirr, Fantasy/Drama, Slovenia, 16’53”
Slaves, Domen Puš, Tim Luznar, Social, Slovenia, 17’29”
14:15 DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS (56″) + Q&A. Kulturni dom Krško / Krško Cultural Center
A powerful collection of films that amplify diverse perspectives, connecting stories from around the globe. These voices reflect shared struggles, hopes, and the unifying essence of humanity.
Cream, Tim Luznar, Social, Slovenia, 5’21”
Shirin’s Bitter Tears, Amin Fallah Drama, Islamic Republic of Iran, 7’01”
Sawdust Eyes, Marta Lario, Drama, Spain, 14’32”
Threads of Warmth, Natanael F. Merzel, Drama, Slovenia, 10’54”
Shangai, Mariadiletta Coco, Andrea Bifulco, Horror, Italy, 18’37”
15:30 DON’T FeKK AROUND (85″). Kulturni dom Krško / Krško Cultural Center
A selection of Slovenian films at the 10th anniversary edition of FeKK Ljubljana Short Film Festival.
Line Rider, Simon Intihar, Documentary, Slovenia, 24’
Split Ends, Hannah Koselj Marušič, Documentary, Slovenia, 15′
The Future … is Just Like You Imagined, Sara Bezovšek, Animation/Experimental, Slovenia, 13′
Split Ends, Hannah Koselj Marušič, Documentary, Slovenia, 15′
The Future … is Just Like You Imagined, Sara Bezovšek, Animation/Experimental, Slovenia, 13′
I, Deconstructed, Nika Tomažič, Experimental, Slovenia, 8’
VEL_VET_VEL festival film, Miha Možina, Experimental, Slovenia, 25’
VEL_VET_VEL festival film, Miha Možina, Experimental, Slovenia, 25’
17:30 YOU CAN’T MAKE AN OMELETTE WITHOUT BREAKING EGGS (56″). Kulturni dom Krško / Krško Cultural Center
From reclusive dreamers to eccentric loners, these stories reveal the beauty, humor, and pain of solitude, connecting us through our shared experiences of being alone.
Jurica, Marko Plejić, Documentary, Croatia, 8’00”
Hollow, Szymon Baran, Animated/Magical realism/Character-driven, Poland, 03’33”,
EXO 99, Filip Antić, Gavrilo Kostić, Horror/Experimental, Serbia, 6’38”
Hollow, Szymon Baran, Animated/Magical realism/Character-driven, Poland, 03’33”,
EXO 99, Filip Antić, Gavrilo Kostić, Horror/Experimental, Serbia, 6’38”
Watering Hole, Eva Blackwell-Rogelj, Drama/Dark Comedy/Thriller, UK, 14’48”
Prikosymphono, Elena Gazi, Dolan Bailey, Alejandra Diaz, Leonardo Dal Fabbro, Animated/Documentary, Greece, 4’56”
Silence, Bianca Rêgo, Documentary, Brazil, 18’20”
Prikosymphono, Elena Gazi, Dolan Bailey, Alejandra Diaz, Leonardo Dal Fabbro, Animated/Documentary, Greece, 4’56”
Silence, Bianca Rêgo, Documentary, Brazil, 18’20”
19:00 TETAS Y SOPAS NO CABEN EN LA BOCA. (56″) + Q&A. Kulturni dom Krško / Krško Cultural Center
A mix of fiction, documental and experimental that shows different realities.
Street Lights, Romain Dumont Drama/Docu-fiction, France, 15’58”
And What if It Never Comes, Đorđije Petrović, Drama, Serbia, 11’59”
Days of Waiting. Days of Archive, Agustina Arrillaga Vodanovich, Experimental, Croatia, 1’30”
Su di Noi, Gennaro Parlato, Drama, Italy, 16’08”
Habana BPM, Ernesto Reyes, Documentary, Cuba, 12’10”
And What if It Never Comes, Đorđije Petrović, Drama, Serbia, 11’59”
Days of Waiting. Days of Archive, Agustina Arrillaga Vodanovich, Experimental, Croatia, 1’30”
Su di Noi, Gennaro Parlato, Drama, Italy, 16’08”
Habana BPM, Ernesto Reyes, Documentary, Cuba, 12’10”
20:30 ROME WASN’T BUILT IN A DAY (34″ + 61″) + Q&A. Kulturni dom Krško / Krško Cultural Center
Luksuz produkcija and Restart film school selection
Sretna Nova Godina, Margarita Vlaović, Croatia 13’44”
Cijeli dan nisam stala, Klara Berdais, Croatia, 8’06”
Festival svjetla, Patrik Pažur, Croatia, 8′
Dobro jutro Hrvatska, Mara Đukez, Croatia.11’53
U koncu mir, Mateja Kuka, Croatia, 10’56”
Korijen, Dora Fodor, Croatia 9′
Cijeli dan nisam stala, Klara Berdais, Croatia, 8’06”
Festival svjetla, Patrik Pažur, Croatia, 8′
Dobro jutro Hrvatska, Mara Đukez, Croatia.11’53
U koncu mir, Mateja Kuka, Croatia, 10’56”
Korijen, Dora Fodor, Croatia 9′
Dust., Kaja Rakušček, Documentary, Slovenia, 9’26”
On Being Lost, Maya Salvini, Dovile Sadauskaite, Experimental, Slovenia, 2’30”
Brat za brata, Aleksandar Tadić, Marko Plejić, Documentary, Slovenia, 6′
Ulice in bloki, Dovile Sadauskaite, Maya Salvini, Music video, Slovenia, 03’01”
On Being Lost, Maya Salvini, Dovile Sadauskaite, Experimental, Slovenia, 2’30”
Brat za brata, Aleksandar Tadić, Marko Plejić, Documentary, Slovenia, 6′
Ulice in bloki, Dovile Sadauskaite, Maya Salvini, Music video, Slovenia, 03’01”
23:00 The Award Ceremony (LET YOUR HAIR DOWN). ZMŠ KRŠKO
Concert: Pseća Plaža. Krško Youth Center
SUNDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 18:00 Dom Svobode Brestanica + Q&A (56″)
The cinematic celebration of Brestanica through the eyes of young filmmakers – 20 years of film.
Mirno življenje Milice Kosar, Viktor Radić
Reichenburg brothers, Marko Cvejić
Silent Hours, Martin Pavunc, Aljoša Toplak, Andrea Garcia, Alex Adeva, 3’33”
Krvavim, da se utopim, Stella Resnik, 3’07”
Free entry to all festival events
