Narrative Features

My Neighbour Adolf

Leon Prudovsky, Israel, Poland, Columbia, 2022, 96 min

Colombia, 1960. Marek Polsky (David Hayman), a lonely and grumpy Holocaust survivor, lives in a remote Colombian village. He spends his days playing chess and taking care of his beloved rose bushes. One day, when a mysterious elderly German (Udo Kier) moves into the house next door, Polsky begins to suspect that his new neighbor is none other than... Adolf Hitler. Since no one believes him, he starts his own investigation. However, to gather information, he will have to get closer to his neighbour than he would like - so close that the two might almost become friends. If only one didn't suspect the other of crimes against humanity.

25.10, Wednesday | 20:00 | KinoGram

No name restaurant (Nicht Ganz Kosher)

Peter Keller, Stefan Sarazin, Germany, 2022, 113 min

To save once the largest Jewish community in the world from being shut down, Ben, an ultra-Orthodox Brooklyn Jew visiting Jerusalem, is sent out to be the desperately needed tenth man for the ceremonies of Pesach in Alexandria, Egypt. Having missed his plane and been kicked off the bus in the Sinai Desert, his last hope is Adel, a grumpy Bedouin looking for his camel. When their car breaks down, it becomes a matter of their very survival. The film, which starts out like a crazy comedy, slows down and hits more serious tones as Adel unveils the philosophy of nomadic life during conversations under the stars and discusses religion with Ben. Unusual culture-clash and road movie mix set in the Holy Land. AFTER THE SCREENING Q&A WITH FILMMAKERS!

27.10, Friday | 19:00 | KinoGram

Schächten (A Retribution)

Thomas Roth, Austria, 2022, 110 min

As a child Victor witnesses the murder of his grandparents by Nazis. His parents and sister were deported to Mauthausen Concentration Camp. From this moment, an 8-year-old Victor is completely alone, forced to hide in the forest. Years after, Victor demand relevant justice, however the accusation of a Nazi crime brought forth by Victor's family unjustly loses in court. The political and legal system in Austria during the 60’s enables entire restitution for committed atrocities and Victor sees no way to obtain due justice under the law. When Victor’s father passes away and his girlfriend's family opposes their relationship, Victor completely loses faith in the system and takes alternative actions.

24.10, Tuesday | 20:00 | KinoGram

SHTTL

Ady Walter, Ukraine, France, 2022, 114 min

After trying his hand at the film industry in Kyiv, Mendele returns to his village, where the love of his life - the rabbi's daughter - was supposed to await him. His return and the conversations he has with the villagers, compounded by political changes, escalate into growing chaos. Ukraine, June 21st, 1941. Mendele, a young film director from Kyiv, is on a visit to his shtetl not far from Sokal, Galicia. In the provincial town, where Soviets throw their way around and orthodox and secular residents are, as ever, at odds, many resent Mendele ... read more

29.10, Sunday | 16:00 | Muzeum POLIN

Tel Aviv – Beyrouth

Michale Boganim, Cyprus, France, Germany, 2022, 116 min

Historical drama set against the backdrop of the Israeli-Lebanese conflict in 1984 and 2006. It depicts the journey of two families on each side of the border whose fates intertwine because of the war raging in Lebanon. Spanning over 20 years, the film follows two women, a Lebanese and an Israeli, who bond amid the war and embark on a road trip together to rescue a loved one. French-Israeli director Michale Boganim’s powerful documentary-style aesthetic vividly captures the brutality of combat, as well as the trans-generational trauma, which continues to impact the female characters decades later. The movie is complemented by a fantastic score by jazz star Avishai Cohen.

AFTER THE SCREENING Q&A WITH FILMMAKER Michale Boganim!

24.10, Tuesday | 18:00 | KINO MURANÓW

We might as well be dead (Wir könnten genauso gut tot sein)

Natalia Sinelnikova, Germany, 2022, 93 min

Anna is a security guard in a remote fancy residential building on the edge of a forest. It’s a safe and secure place and as security officer, Anna holds an important position. When caretaker Gerti‘s dog disappears, fear and mistrust sparks in the community. After all, no one is truly safe!
Believing that her evil eye is responsible for the dog’s disappearance, Iris locks herself in the bathroom. To prove her daughter’s fears irrational, Anna starts searching for the missing dog. Soon the community is convinced that Gerti‘s dog di ... read more

26.10, Thursday | 20:00 | KinoGram

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