The film Inferno, directed by Slovenian Vinko Möderndorfer, focuses on a young unemployed working‑class family and their everyday struggle for survival, tracing the Sisyphean journey of a father to save his children after a tragedy. Inferno, showing from today at the Picture House, Finsbury Park, London, is described as "a powerful and subversive film that offers a critical picture of modern-day Europe". The programming is curated by Mina Radovic, founder and director of Liberating Cinema…
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Fine weather made for a perfect day out at the British-Slovene Society’s annual picnic in Henley-on-Thames on 28th July. A particularly large crowd of friends and guests gathered around the traditional Slovene hayrack (kozolec). Everybody brought fine food and drink to share (delicious cherries and strawberries!). Children improvised a cricket pitch, raced after balls, threw quoits, and clambered over the hayrack. Distinguished guests included Sanja Štiglic, Slovenia’s Ambassador in the U.K. (accompanied by Špela…
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On Sunday 28th June from midday onwards we will hold our annual picnic. Come with families, children, balls, games and plenty to eat and drink. Harmonicas and accordions too if you manage. This will be a great way to prepare for summer holidays. The Slovenian Ambassador to the UK has announced her presence. Address: Gillotts Field, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1PT. Plenty of nearby parking. See you there!
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