The debut feature film of Košice native Martin Gonda is the first narrative film about the Rusyns in the Rusyn language.

Promise, I’ll Be Fine is the feature-length debut of two young filmmakers from Košice – producer Igor Engler and director Katarína Gramatová. The film, inspired by real events from Slovakia’s so-called “hunger valleys,” seeks to show how growing up in a harsh, neglected environment shapes a young person’s character and decisions. It was filmed in the village of Utekáč, the real home of the boys – non-actors – whom the director cast in the leading roles.

Car Gangs is a Slovak documentary film by Košice-born director Dominik Bari, combining elements of true crime and investigative reporting. It reveals the background of a criminal group of car thieves, presenting the thefts through the eyes of the thieves themselves, their victims, as well as police investigators. The Košice Region was key for the production, and most scenes take place there.

Professional Parent was created through a collaboration between Slovak and Romanian filmmakers, with ambitions to present Slovak cinema abroad. The short film by Košice-born director Erik Jasaň addresses a sensitive topic. It aims to highlight the moral boundaries of people who cross ethical norms for profit.

The film Kavej humorously tells the story of how we sometimes complicate our own lives and fail to notice what truly matters.

On January 27, 2024, the long-awaited, unique, and magnificent premiere of the film “Cop War” took place in Košice. Unusually, the film could be enjoyed not only by more than 40 actors and creators but also by almost 4000 spectators at the Košice Steel Arena. The premiere of this film attracted not only viewers but also the attention of film critics, confirming the interest in Slovak cinema and its ability to reflect relevant themes.