Four films, exploring themes closely related to the values that guide the University of Lodz: courage, curiosity, commitment, cooperation and respect, will be screened. These are intimate, moving stories that will resonate with viewers for a long time.
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- 8 July 2025, 9:00 p.m. – "C'mon, C'mon"
Johnny, a radio journalist, learns to listen carefully, create lasting bonds, right past wrongs, and… hug. Mills's intimate black-and-white film builds bridges between generations, offers comfort and puts a Band-Aid on our most painful wounds.
- 15 July at 9:00 p.m. – "C'è ancora domani" [There's Still Tomorrow]
The biggest Italian hit of recent years. The plot is taking place in Rome, the second half of the 1940s, Italian society is brimming with positive energy, recovering from the misery of the recent war. Delia (played by the film's director, Paola Cortellesi) is Ivan's wife and the mother of three children. It's spring, and the entire family is celebrating the upcoming engagement of their eldest, beloved daughter, Marcella, whose sole goal is to escape her poor and austere family. A mysterious letter to Delia ignites the courage to change her life and imagine a better future, not just for herself.
- 22 July at 9:00 p.m. – "Never, rarely, sometimes, always"
A starkly told story that keeps you on the edge of your seat, about a few days in the life of a teenager from rural Pennsylvania. We meet Autumn (Sidney Flanigan) when she becomes pregnant against her will. In the moment of crisis, the girl must navigate a maze of procedures and face a severe lack of empathy from her patriarchal environment. Over time, it turns out that pregnancy is only one of the protagonist's many problems, and her past hides dark secrets.
- 29 July at 9:00 p.m. – "Lady Bird"
Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) rebels with all her youthful energy against her mother (Laurie Metcalf) – a strong woman with clear views who works tirelessly as a nurse after her husband (Tracy Letts) loses his job. It should be mentioned that the rebellion of the title character Lady Bird is really a struggle with herself, as the teenager's independence is a mirror reflection of her mother's character.