Special screening: The Animal Remains

Mira and her loyal dog Baxus live a peaceful and isolated life in the countryside, until one night they witness a shocking event. After intervening in a sexual assault in the woods near their house, they are forced to face the aftermath. Mira embarks on a transformative journey through the complexities of the justice system until the lines between humanity and nature blur irrevocably.

Ivana Vogrinc Hovorka Vidali is a Slovenian director based in Prague. Her short film The Animal Remains was presented at the Euro Connection pitch at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, and her bachelor short Little Fury had its international premiere at Cinekid 2026. Vidali was selected by Karlovy Vary International Film Talents 2026 for her upcoming feature debut Nera. She loves working with children, inner worlds, and animals, and is always inspired by her dog, Lota.