British Film Days at Puskin Cinema

The British Film Days return to Budapest’s Puskin Cinema from March 20–23, marking a renewed collaboration between the British Council and the Budapest International Film Festival (BIFF). After years of hiatus, this four-day event showcases a diverse selection of eight British films, blending contemporary festival hits, documentaries, and retro classics celebrating Manchester’s iconic music and club culture.

Highlighted Films

• The End: Joshua Oppenheimer’s post-apocalyptic musical opens the festival, starring Michael Shannon and Tilda Swinton, fresh from her honorary Golden Bear at Berlinale.
• Bird: Andrea Arnold’s 2024 drama closes the event, featuring Barry Keoghan and Franz Rogowski in a story exploring identity, class struggle, and resilience.
• Harvest: A slow-burn thriller by Yorgos Lanthimos’ collaborator, dissecting the unraveling of an English village’s social bonds.
• The Outrun: Nora Fingscheidt’s sensitive portrayal of a woman’s journey toward recovery, starring Saoirse Ronan.

Manchester Music & Culture Night

The Double Feature on Friday highlights Manchester’s legendary music scene:

• Control (2007): Anton Corbijn’s stark black-and-white biopic of Joy Division’s Ian Curtis.
• 24 Hour Party People (2002): Michael Winterbottom’s satirical dive into Manchester’s punk and rave eras, featuring Steve Coogan.
  Post-screenings, the party continues at Gólya with music video screenings and a DJ set spanning British pop classics from the 1970s onward.

Special Events

• Documentary Focus: I Am Martin Parr (a playful portrait of the photographer) and Witches (exploring postpartum mental health and witchcraft in film).
• Premieres: Includes The Brutalist and Bird, which debuted at the inaugural BIFF.

Practical Information

• Venue: Puskin Cinema, Budapest.
• Schedule: Screenings from 14:00 to 19:30 daily, with Friday’s Double Feature starting at 18:00.
• Tickets: Available via Puskin Cinema’s official channels.

This event offers a vibrant snapshot of British cinema’s innovation and cultural depth, ideal for film enthusiasts and newcomers alike.