Oscar Fever Hits Budapest Before the Big Night!
Budapest is a city of culture, and that includes a love for cinema! If you happen to be visiting on March 2nd, 2025, and you’re a film buff, you are in for a treat. The Művész Cinema (that’s “Artist Cinema” in English, and trust me, it lives up to the name!) is throwing an all-day Oscar celebration, showing a whole bunch of films nominated for the 97th Academy Awards, which take place on March 3rd.
Why Catch the Oscars in Budapest?
Think of it: you’re in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, soaking up the local atmosphere, and then you get to immerse yourself in some of the year’s best movies. It’s a fantastic way to combine sightseeing with a bit of Hollywood glamour. And, let’s be honest, who doesn’t love the Oscars?
The Művész Cinema is a great choice for this event. It’s a classic, independent movie theater right in the heart of Budapest. It has a cool, retro vibe and is known for showing art-house and independent films. It’s the perfect place to catch some serious cinema.
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What’s Showing? A Sneak Peek at the Lineup
Okay, so what can you expect to see? The program is packed, with something for everyone:
- A Chance to See It Early: You can catch Háttérzene államcsínyhez (“Background Music to a Coup”), nominated for Best Documentary, before it officially premieres in Hungary. That’s a cool insider experience!
- Critically Acclaimed Favourites: Rokonszenvedés (“Sympathy”), a film that’s been making waves, is showing. Plus, Jesse Eisenberg is up for Best Original Screenplay for his involvement in this one.
- Hungarian Pride: Don’t miss A brutalista (“The Brutalist“). It’s particularly exciting because Dávid Jancsó has been nominated for Best Editing! Show some local love!
- Something for Every Taste: The lineup includes a wide range of genres and styles, with movies like A szent füge magja (“The Sacred Fig Seed”), Anora, Nosferatu, The Apprentice – A Trump-sztori (“The Apprentice – A Trump Story”), and Konklávé (“Conclave”).
- Many other movies will be available like Én még itt vagyok (“I’m still here”), A szer (“The drug”), Áradás (“Flood”), Egy csiga emlékiratai (“Memoirs of a Snail”), Emilia Pérez, Maria, Szeptember 5 (“September 5”), Sehol se otthon (“Nowhere like home”).
A Note on Language
The films will be shown in their original languages, with Hungarian subtitles. So, if you’re not a Hungarian speaker, don’t worry, you’ll still be able to follow along!
Making It Happen: The Details
- When: March 2nd, 2025, all day.
- Where: Művész Cinema (Budapest)
- Why: Because you love movies, you’re in Budapest, and it’s a unique way to celebrate the Oscars!
So, if you’re looking for something special to do while you’re visiting Budapest, head to the Művész Cinema on March 2nd. It’s a chance to see some great films, support a local cinema, and get into the Oscar spirit! Enjoy the show!
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