Festivals & Collabs
Find below all the information about festivals organised at Kinepolis or Ciné Utopia by external organisations.
The Jury Experience : Meurtre à un million de dollars ou toile de mensonges?
Tu as été convoqué·e en tant que juré·e. Inspiré d’une histoire vraie, ce drame judiciaire met en scène la rencontre explosive de la cupidité, de la passion et de la vengeance lors d’un procès pour meurtre captivant. Sans preuves ADN, avec un triangle amoureux compliqué et un divorce à plusieurs millions en toile de fond, qui dit la vérité ? Pendant le spectacle, analyse les témoignages, scrute les preuves, réponds à des questions complexes et tente de découvrir ce qui s’est vraiment passé. Chaque mot compte. Chaque détail est important. Et à la fin, ton vote décidera du sort de l’accusé. La justice sera-t-elle rendue ? C’est à toi de le décider.
Movie screening: HIVE
3.12.2025, 19h00, Kinepolis Belval
Hive is the award-winning debut feature by director Blerta Basholli, and a moving portrait of resilience in the aftermath of war. Inspired by true events, it follows Fahrije, a woman in rural Kosovo whose husband vanished during the conflict. Faced with the challenge of supporting her family in a deeply patriarchal environment, she begins producing and selling homemade ajvar and honey together with other women whose loved ones are also missing. Her determination, however, meets with resistance and hostility from the community, forcing Fahrije to confront prejudice and threats while forging a path toward independence and dignity.
Beyond its powerful narrative of personal courage and collective solidarity, Hive made history at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, becoming the first film from Kosovo to win the Grand Jury Prize, Audience Award, and Directing Award in the World Cinema Dramatic competition. It was later selected as Kosovo’s official entry for the 2022 Academy Awards.
Duration: 84 minutes
Language: Albanian (with English subtitles)
After the screening, we invite you to join us for an open conversation where participants can exchange impressions and reflections.
With Fahrije Hoti and Advije Duraku, survivors of the Krusha massacre. Translation into English available.
CINÉ-CLUB HELLENIQUE - ARCADIA
Synopsis:
Radiant neurologist Katerina has to confront her worst suspicions as she accompanies Yannis, a former well-respected doctor, to identify the victim of a tragic car accident at an off-season seaside resort. Together, but also on her own nightly excursions to a mysterious rustic beach bar, they unravel a haunting tale of love, loss, acceptance and letting go.
Casting:
Vangelis Mourikis, Angeliki Papoulia, Elena Topalidou, Nikolas Papagiannis, Flomaria Papadaki
