Event Calendar

  • 01.02 Saturday

    12:00 PM

    Bilety

    Animation Explorers: Bouncing Balls 7+

    Bouncing balls, animals, and monsters following one of Disney’s twelve principles – squash and stretch! During the workshop, children will create their own bouncing balls that will come to life through their creativity.

  • 07.02 Friday

    3:00 PM

    Więcej

    Opening of Rounak Rasoulpour’s Exhibition

    We invite you to the opening of the exhibition Jin Jiyan Azadî (Woman, Life, Freedom) by Rounak Rasoulpour, a Kurdish artist from Rojhelat currently residing in Sweden. Known for her stunning posters, illustrations, and book covers, her exhibition will be on display until February 28, 2025.

  • 07.02 Friday

    5:00 PM

    Więcej

    Screening of “Silent Trees” (dir. A. Zwiefka) and Discussion

    Runa, a 16-year-old Kurdish girl, fled Iraq with her family to escape ISIS attacks and ended up at the Polish-Belarusian border, like many refugees. She finally makes it to Poland, but the cost of safety and asylum is immense. A discussion will follow the film.

  • 08.02 Saturday

    5:00 PM

    Więcej

    Screening of “Haskif” (dir. E. Yiğit) and Discussion

    In early July 2020, the Ilisu Dam on the Tigris River submerged 199 settlements, including 50 villages, displacing thousands of residents. The screening will be followed by a discussion.

  • 08.02 Saturday

    12:00 PM

    Bilety

    Animation Explorers: The Heart and Silhouette Animation 8+

    Lotte Reiniger, a pioneer in silhouette animation, was renowned for her exquisite films inspired by fairy tales and mythology. The motif of the heart symbolized love, courage, and transformation. Inspired by her work, participants will create their own animations.

  • 09.02 Sunday

    5:00 PM

    Więcej

    Screening of “Sonne” (dir. K. Ayub) and Discussion

    Three teenage girls from Vienna twerk in hijabs while singing a pop song. Their YouTube video goes viral, especially among Kurdish Muslims. When they meet two young Kurdish patriots, tensions escalate. A discussion will follow the screening.

  • 09.02 Sunday

    12:00 PM

    Więcej

    Screening of “Winners” (dir. S. Yusef) and Guest Meeting

    Mona, an 11-year-old Syrian Kurdish girl, and her family find themselves in Berlin after fleeing Syria. Mona misses her home, her soccer friends, and especially her aunt Helin. A guest meeting will follow the screening.

  • 15.02 Saturday

    12:00 PM

    Bilety

    Film Warm-Up: Music Video 9+

    A carnival-themed “film warm-up” means one thing: making your own music video! We’ll choose a song together, then shoot and edit a unique clip with dancing, quick cuts, and lip-syncing!

  • 22.02 Saturday

    12:00 PM

    Rejestracja

    Art in the Frame: Tales of Dengbêjs 7+

    Inspired by the tales of dengbêjs, we will create our own richly illustrated fairy tale together. Join us for a hands-on storytelling experience. Workshop participants will receive a gift copy of “Tales of Dengbêjs: Kurdish Fairy Tales and Stories” (published by Namas) from the Calîl family collection.

  • 01.03 Saturday

    12:00 PM

    Bilety

    Film Warm-Up: Space Adventure 7+

    The rocket has launched! This Saturday, we’ll board a spaceship to explore the mysteries of the universe. We’ll transform into astronauts, visit planets, stars, and galaxies, and create our own cosmic adventure on screen!

  • 08.03 Saturday

    12:00 PM

    Bilety

    Animation Explorers: Bringing Art to Life 9+

    Famous paintings in the hands of young animators—bringing art to life! How can we make the Mona Lisa smile with all her teeth? Participants will work with reproductions of famous paintings, transforming them into dynamic and fun animations.

  • 15.03 Saturday

    12:00 PM

    Bilety

    Animation Explorers: Beetle Training 7+

    Władysław Starewicz brought insects to life in his pioneering films, turning them into exceptional actors in both dramatic and comedic roles. Participants will learn how to imbue their insect characters with personality, creating a gentlemanly beetle, a dancing chafer, or a comedic ladybug.

  • 22.03 Saturday

    10:00 AM

    Bilety
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    Through the Eyes of Animals | “And A Happy New Year” 10+

    We’ll explore how New Year’s Eve traditions impact animals and the surrounding world. Participants will delve into perspective by seeing the world through the eyes of animals and create short comics about New Year’s Eve from their viewpoint.

  • 22.03 Saturday

    12:00 PM

    Bilety
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    Narration, Observation, Camera Obscura | “Aonghas – A Wish for the Waves” 10+

    We’ll examine humanity’s relationship with nature, exploring observation and narration in documentary filmmaking. Participants will build their own optical devices—camera obscuras—and use them to observe the natural world.

  • 29.03 Saturday

    12:00 PM

    Bilety
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    Paper, Editing, Scissors 10+

    Participants will learn about film editing, its basic principles, and techniques, using them to create analog, stationary “films on paper.” Through collage techniques, they’ll craft unique visual stories.

  • 29.03 Saturday

    10:00 AM

    Bilety
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    The Editor – The Second Director 10+

    Why is the editor of a documentary called the second director? Participants will learn about shots, cuts, and transitions, experimenting with images on cardboard. They’ll also explore simple software like iMovie or DaVinci Resolve for editing.