Kosovo is a dynamic destination where tradition meets modern creativity, and its vibrant calendar of events reflects the country’s youthful energy and rich cultural roots. Among the standout happenings is Sunny Hill Festival in Pristina, a world-class music event founded by global pop icon Dua Lipa, which brings top international artists and thousands of fans to the capital each summer. Also gaining traction is NGOM Fest in Prizren, where music, nature, and activism come together in a unique blend, set against the stunning backdrop of the Sharr Mountains. For cinema lovers, the Dokufest International Documentary and Short Film Festival is a must-attend — turning the historic city of Prizren into a lively hub of film screenings, workshops, and late-night riverfront gatherings.
Kosovo also proudly celebrates its deep-rooted cultural heritage through events that honor its history and traditions. The Etno Fest in Kukaj village revives traditional rural life with folk music, artisanal crafts, and local cuisine in an authentic mountain setting. Meanwhile, Anibar Animation Festival in Peja showcases the power of animated storytelling, bringing together artists and audiences from across Europe. Whether you’re drawn by the sounds of global music, the depth of Balkan tradition, or the energy of emerging creatives, Kosovo’s events offer a fresh and unforgettable way to experience its unique identity and warm hospitality.
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Rolling Film Festival Screening – DAY 2 – Kino Armata
November 14, 2018 @ 8:00 pm - November 15, 2018 @ 12:00 am
DAY 2
KINO ARMATA
WEDNESDAY / November 14th
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16:00 – 17:15
SPARTACUS AND CASSANDRA
Director Ioanis Nuguet
1h20, 2014, Documentary, France
SUBT. ENG+ALB
Spartacus and Cassandra, the children of two homeless Roma, have been taken in by the young street worker Camille. In her little community she helps homeless and poor children and performs art, music and circus acts with them. She takes special care of the Roma siblings and is struggling to become their legal custodian, as their parents try to take them back onto the street. _________________________________________________________________
18:00 – 19:30
TOTO AND HIS SISTERS
Director Alexander Nanau
1h34′, 2014, Documentary, Romania
SUBT. ENG+ALB
Toto passionately learns dancing, reading and writing, while his sisters try to keep the family together in a world that has long forgotten what the innocence of childhood should be. What happens when we discover that we can get more from life than our parents have to offer?
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19:45 – 20:30
MATÉO MAXIMOFF – THE ROAD WITHOUT A CARAVAN
Director Jacques Malaterre
25′, 2016, Documentary, France
SUBS. ENG+ALB
Q&A Evelyne Pommerat
A Romani born in Barcelona in 1917, Maximoff was the son of a master storyteller. Aware of his unique heritage, a lover of literature, self-taught and fierce about it, Maximoff wrote texts that blurred the borders between written and spoken language, between folktale, novel, and autobiography.
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20:45 – 22:00
CZECHS AGAINST CZECHS
Director Tomáš Kratochvíl
1h28, 2015, Documentary, Czech Republic
SUBT. ENG+ALB
This cinematic reportage with elements of a personal journal explores xenophobia in Czech society and anti-Nazi activists, but also the filmmaker’s personal experience from living among and in a socially excluded Romani neighbourhood.
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22:15 – 00:00
Concert
At Beer Garden Pub
Band: Jimmy Band
More info; https://rollingfilm.org/