On Friday, June 19th, the Art Film International Film Festival opened in Košice, drawing visitors from across the globe. This celebrated event showcases not only the best of Slovak cinema, but also a handpicked selection of outstanding films from around the world.

In this episode, we travel to Košice to meet the people behind the scenes—those responsible for selecting, judging, and presenting these cinematic works.

You'll hear from Martin Paluch, the festival’s artistic director; Apoorva Srivastava, the Indian ambassador to Slovakia; and Alexandre O. Philippe, a Swiss-American filmmaker. Together, they offer insights into what makes Art Film a truly international celebration of cinema.