Film
Japanese Film Festival
January 31 - February 2, always at 19:30 in Mladosť Cinema (Hviezdoslavovo Square 17).
The Embassy of Japan is delighted to invite you to the 19th edition of the Japanese Film Festival. This event is organised as part of the embassy's ongoing efforts to deepen interest in Japan and promote understanding of Japanese culture among Slovaks.
The films will be screened in Japanese with both English and Slovak subtitles. From January 31 to February 2, the festival will showcase four contemporary Japanese films: 800 Lies, AWAKE, Nosari, and After the Sunset.
Free entry, but reservations are recommended. Don't miss this opportunity to explore modern Japanese cinema!
Music
Old Lyceum (source: BKIS)
Chamber concerts and dialogues in the Old Lyceum – MUSICA AETERNA
January 28, at 18:00 (concert at 19:00) in Old Lyceum (Konventná 15).
Come to an event that blends the beauty of music with inspiring conversations. In the historic setting of the Old Lyceum, you will experience concerts performed by renowned chamber ensembles, accompanied by engaging discussions with performers and experts.
"Chamber Concerts and Dialogues" is a unique project offering classical music lovers the opportunity not only to enjoy extraordinary works, but also to gain deeper insights into their context and creation. Each concert will be introduced with a pre-concert discussion.
Art
Vlasta Žáková's work (source: citylife.sk)
Vlasta Žáková - Death of a Porcelain Doll
January 16 - February 16, at DOT. Contemporary Gallery (Jurkovičova tepláreň).
The title of Vlasta Žáková's latest solo exhibition, at DOT. Contemporary Gallery, feels like something straight out of a detective story or true crime series, where female victims and their violent departure from the world take centre stage.
Fragments of female bodies are intertwined with fungi and accompanied by beautiful yet parasitic lichens, evoking decay or decomposition. However, their meaning is not literal but metaphorical, inviting deeper reflection and interpretation.
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