Side Events
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Wednesday 10. 09. 12:30
Cinematik LoungePresentation of the Headliners of the Programme of the 20th Cinematik Festival
Discussion, 90 min.
How the programme of the anniversary edition of Cinematik came to life. How the first film discoveries were made and how the complex selection of titles for the 20th edition was prepared. Programme team member Peter Konečný will present the…
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Thursday 11. 09. 12:30
Cinematik LoungeMasterclass Tereza Nvotová and the Filming of Father
Masterclass Tereza Nvotová, 60 min.
A unique meeting with director Tereza Nvotová, who will present her latest film Father. In conversation with Peter Konečný, we will explore the creative process from the initial idea to the final form of the work. Tereza Nvotová will speak…
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Thursday 11. 09. 14:00
Cinematik LoungeDo We Need a Civil Society?
Discussion, 60 min.
In developed countries, civil society is considered one of the key pillars of the state. In Slovakia, however, civic associations and non-profit organizations have faced many obstacles instead of support for years. Juraj Rizman will lead a discussion on the…
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Thursday 11. 09. 15:30
Cinematik LoungeFILMEU: Internationalization and Innovation of Film Education in EU
Diskusia, 60 min.
Slovakia, together with seven European countries (Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Ireland, Lithuania, and Portugal), has responded to the European Commission’s call and, through VŠMU, is participating in the FILMEU project, whose aim is to establish a European Film School. Comprehensive…
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Thursday 11. 09. 17:00
Cinematik LoungeVertigo LIVE
Film podcast Denník SME, 60 min.
Juraj Malíček and Peter Konečný in a live recording of the Vertigo podcast, which brings a lot of film and series reviews every Saturday. If you’re wondering what’s worth seeing in the cinema (or what to skip) and what to…
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Thursday 11. 09. 18:30
Cinematik LoungeTalentmap & Actorsmap – film acting, casting and self-presentation
Presentation & Discussion, 60 min.
A presentation of the platforms Talentmap and Actorsmap, followed by a discussion on actor self-presentation: how to set up a profile and showreel, and how to work with your profile; how the actor–agent–casting connection functions; what exactly the work of…
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Friday 12. 09. 11:00
ArtaFILMEU+: Innovating Education with AI
Presentation, 90 min.
The central module of the FILMEU alliance is the FILMEU+ program, focused primarily on the pedagogical activities of the new university. One of the most important innovations in higher education, which will also affect VŠMU, is the creative use of…
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Friday 12. 09. 12:30
Cinematik LoungeBest European Films with Peter Konečný (LUX Film Days)
Discussion, 60 min.
Since 2000, hundreds of remarkable European films have been made. Peter Konečný will present those that have radically shaped his film thinking. You can look forward to reflections on themes of life, death, the world, and society—as mirrored in modern…
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Friday 12. 09. 13:30
ArtaFILMEU – C-Accelerate+: University Incubator
Presentation, 90 min.
C-Accelerate Plus is an international incubation program connecting art and entrepreneurship within the FILMEU alliance. The program supports the development of entrepreneurial skills, fosters new collaborations between universities and industry, and enhances the employability of graduates in the European audiovisual…
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Friday 12. 09. 15:00
Cinematik LoungeDevín Radio – In Touch with Culture with Aňa Geislerová
Discussion, 60 min.
The summer project of Devín Radio, titled In Touch with Culture, will bring an exclusive interview to the Cinematik Lounge with Czech actress Aňa Geislerová, who is in Piešťany as part of the delegation for the film Caravan. On creating…
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Friday 12. 09. 17:30
Cinematik LoungeSecurity Radar of General Pavol Macko
Discussion, 90 min.
The Security Radar of General Pavol Macko podcast is a regular format produced by the weekly magazine Týždeň, in which editor Eugen Korda conducts interviews with General Pavol Macko. The podcast analyzes current security challenges, international conflicts (especially the war…
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Saturday 13. 09. 12:30
Cinematik LoungeAVF: The Future of Slovak Films
Discussion, 90 min.
What will the structure of the support activities of the Audiovisual Fund look like in 2026? Has the fund succeeded in stabilizing its financing and, through it, effectively supporting film projects? These and other current issues will be discussed by…
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Saturday 13. 09. 13:30
ArtaFILMEU – WIRE: Artistic Research and Artistic Creation
Presentation, 90 min.
In recent years, artistic research has become one of the most frequently discussed concepts at art universities, as it increasingly shapes their research activities. But what lies behind this connection of art and research? Can artistic research be separated from…
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Saturday 13. 09. 15:00
Cinematik LoungeBárdy & Káčer LIVE & Eva Pavlíková
Discussion, 90 min.
The Bárdy & Káčer podcast was launched on February 1, 2024, and has since gained many supporters and found its place on the Slovak podcast scene. It comments on social reality with perspective, offering sharp observations as well as witty…
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Saturday 13. 09. 17:00
Cinematik LoungeAktuality.sk – Ethics in Films and Crossing the Lines?
Discussion, 60 min.
A discussion led by journalist Peter Hanák will focus on the question of where artistic ambition ends and the ethical responsibility of filmmakers begins. Together with the invited guests, he will explore whether film should cross social taboos, how to…
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Sunday 14. 09. 15:00
Cinematik LoungeWhy Are We Helping Ukraine?
Discussion, 60 min.
What is the value of freedom? Why are Slovaks helping in Ukraine, and what is the true picture of the war just beyond our borders? Sandra Polovková, director of the civic association Post Bellum, which promotes and protects human rights…
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Sunday 14. 09. 17:00
Cinematik LoungeHistory Live – Bad Politicians or Indifferent Voters? Lessons in Slovak Politics
Discussion, 90 min.
Much has already been said and written about the shortcomings of Slovak politics. Yet one critique keeps recurring—the lack of interest of ordinary people in public affairs and the detachment of political elites from the realities of everyday life. It…
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Monday 15. 09. 12:30
Cinematik Lounge20 Years of Cinematik and a Great Movie Ride
Discussion, 60 min.
The Cinematik Festival was born out of enthusiasm and a desire to bring a new space for quality cinema, discussion, and discovery to Piešťany. What began as a bold idea from a small group of people gradually evolved into an…
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Monday 15. 09. 16:00
Cinematik LoungeRendez-vous with Braňo Deák
Discussion, 60 min.
Beloved Slovak actor Braňo Deák will appear in an open conversation about his acting career, film and theatre experiences, and what inspires him in his artistic work. The audience will have the chance to take a glimpse behind the scenes…
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Monday 15. 09. 17:30
Cinematik LoungeFilm Quiz by Peter Konečný
Discussion, 90 min.
Do you love films and series, enjoy talking about them, and love competing even more? Then the film quiz is for you—with plenty of fascinating clips, questions, and unconventional cinematic challenges. Test your film knowledge and have fun!…
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Friday 12. 09. 19:30
Cinematik LoungeLady Jane & Kešu
LIve Concert, 60 min.
Jane has been singing since childhood and has performed at major festivals (Masters of Rock, TopFest, Červeník), on TV shows, and on tours with leading artists such as Desmod, Hex, and Janek Ledecký. She was the frontwoman of the band…
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Saturday 13. 09. 19:00
Cinematik LoungeErika Rein
LIve Concert, 60 min.
Erika Rein is a Slovak R&B and pop singer who, on her album Kamibe, blends electronic music, avant-pop, R&B, and hyperpop. Her work draws on Roma roots, and she sings in Slovak, English, and Romani. She performs with producer Isobutan,…
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Sunday 14. 09. 19:00
Cinematik LoungeMirka Krónerová
LIve Concert, 60 min.
Her music is sincere and touches the soul. Through concerts, vocal workshops, and sound journeys, she helps people slow down, soften, and reconnect with their true essence. She has also been featured as an opening act on Nessi Gomes’ Slovak…
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Thursday 11. 09. 22:30
Cinematik LoungeDj Gonzo
DJ set, 180 min.
An ardent fan of music of various genres. As a DJ he started at Cinematik. He focuses on music genres such as nu jazz, Latin, broken beat, dub, hip hop, funk and others.
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Friday 12. 09. 22:30
Cinematik LoungeDj M-CEE + Dany Gonzales (percussion)
Dj set + live percussion, 240 min.
DJ set accompanied by percussion. M-CEE started DJ-ing around the year 2000. He played drum and bass from vinyl records, and between 2005–2007, he rose to the ranks of the Slovak drum and bass DJ elite. On stage, he began…
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Saturday 13. 09. 22:30
Cinematik LoungeBali G
DJ set, 180 min.
Having lived for years at the center of a vibrant Scottish and Dutch club scene, Bali G had his musical aesthetic formed by venues with rich history such as Glasgow’s Subclub, La Cheetah or Berkley Suite, and Amsterdam’s De School,…
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Sunday 14. 09. 22:30
Cinematik Loungedaniu
DJ set, 180 min.
daniu is a DJ and producer who got behind the mixer during the lockdown. His groovy selection will take you through the vibrations of afrobeat, house, amapiano and baile funk, but also everything that flows in between.
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Thursday 11. 09. 16:00
ElektrárňaThe story of Elektrárňa Piešťany
Guided Tour, 45 min.
A guided tour through the interior and hidden corners of the old power plant, which is listed as a national cultural monument. An engaging narration about the history and operation of this industrial building, as well as the activities taking…
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Saturday 13. 09. 09:00
House of ArtsArchitecTOUR of the House of Arts
Guided Tour, 90 min.
The House of Arts is one of the best-preserved modernist buildings in Slovakia. Recently, it was declared a national cultural monument for its architectural qualities. The guided tour focuses on the architectural concept of the building’s author, Ferdinand Milučký, and…
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Tuesday 11. 11.
ArtaTomáš Turek – Photo-healing
Exhibition, min.
Head, shoulders, knees, toes. Everyone heals their own thing: one like this, another like that, one here, another there. In Piešťany, the cures are spa treatments and mud, as well as the holiday pace, the calm, and slowness. It’s dead…
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Tuesday 11. 11.
ArtaOvé Pictures – Waves
Exhibition, min.
The Waves exhibition presents an extensive and visually evocative collection of works by the artistic duo Ové Pictures—Veronika Obertová and Michaela Čopíková, who have long been active on the boundaries of illustration, animation, object art, and authorial narrative. Their work…
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Tuesday 11. 11.
House of ArtsOto Bachorík – Transformations
Exhibition, min.
In the House of Arts Piešťany, the Fine Arts Fund traditionally presents its award, this time for the year 2024. Zora Petrášová, chairwoman of the Fine Arts Fund Council, specified that for the past five years, the Fund has been…
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Saturday 13. 09. 13:00
ArtaLocal pop-up & vinyl market
Market, 240 min.
The sales pop-up in ARTA is a great opportunity to support and personally meet local creators, as well as to take home an original piece from Piešťany. You’ll find timeless clothing design from local brands, books for both children and…
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Saturday 13. 09. 19:00
ArtaFILMEU – WIRE: Living Lab Project – Old Dirty Images
Workshop + film, 90 min.
The project www.rodinnearchivy.sk represents the foundation of the so-called Artistic Research Lab. It aims to create a platform within the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava that will bring not only technical and digitization innovations to the school, but also…
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Sunday 14. 09. 12:30
Cinematik LoungeComments on ČSFD or academic texts? What is the state of film criticism today?
Discussion, 90 min.
Almost everyone comments on films—just as they do on politics. But what defines well-informed, well-argued, or aesthetically competent criticism? And where does film criticism live most strongly today? In this discussion with poet and film scholar Mária Ferenčuhová, the participants…