Bohemian Rhapsody
Queen defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the history of rock. If you’re a fan, this long-awaited biopic is sure to rock you. The film retells the dazzling rise of the band with the spotlight on their iconic lead singer, played by Rami Malek, who supposedly took the role so seriously that he practised singing with a fake set of Freddie Mercury teeth every night.
Where to watch it?
The film screens with original English audio and Hungarian subtitles at Cinema City Allee, Aréna and WestEnd (more details) and at the art cinemas.
Funny Face
The movie classic starring wide-eyed Audrey Hepburn is brought back to the silver screen for a one-off at the Bem Cinema in its full Technicolor glory. The movie is a filmed version of a 1927 Broadway musical and employs the play's original star, Fred Astaire, and several of the original songs.
Where to watch it?
The movie screens on 4 November at the Bem Cinema.
The Girl in the Spider’s Web
In this sequel to the The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, the cult figure of the bestseller Millennium book series Lisbeth Salander returns, now portrayed by Claire Foy. She didn’t have an easy job, taking the role over from Rooney Mara, but according to the first reviews, she has been fantastic and together with director Fede Álvarez, they have produced an edgy and fast-moving thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Where to watch it?
The movie premieres 8 November and will screen at various cinemas citywide. Find more specific details about screening times around this date.
Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back)
‘I failed so many times, I thought I’d outsource it.’ In this jet black comedy, a depressed young writer, after several unsuccessful attempts to end his own life, hires an elderly hitman to help him out with his suicide. The movie marks the directorial debut of the UK’s Tom Edmunds, who also happens to be the writer. Let’s hope it’s not autobiographical.
Where to watch it?
The film screens with original English audio and Hungarian subtitles at Cinema City Allee, Aréna and WestEnd (more details) and at the art cinemas.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
The next instalment of the sensational Harry Potter franchise digs deeper into the story of the British magic-zoologist Newt Scamander, with the screenplay written by JK Rowling herself. Eddie Redmayne is ideal in the role of the clumsy but devoted Newt and Johnny Depp also appears, playing the powerful dark wizard, Grindelwald.
Where to watch it?
The movie premieres 15 November and will screen at various cinemas citywide. Find more specific details about screening times around this date.
Verzio Film Festival
Verzio is the biggest human rights documentary film festival in Hungary, organised by the Verzio Film Foundation and the Blinken Open Society Archives since 2004. The three central topics are the world of work, the relativity of remembering and the environmental crisis. Besides showcasing documentaries, Verzio is working on creating a forum where films are studied creatively and critically through its workshops, retrospectives and student screenings. This year’s screening and presentation venues are the Toldi Cinema, the Művész Cinema, the Kino Café, the Blinken OSA Archives, the Central European University and Trafó. For the full programme, check the English-language website.
One Day
Directed by Zsófia Szilágyi, this Hungarian production portrays a day in the life of a mother caught in the relentlessness of life, torn apart between parenthood, her work and her. The film has recently picked up the prestigious FIPRESCI award for best first feature at Critics’ Week at Cannes, praised for its precise camera work and powerful mise-en-scène.
Where to watch it?
The film screens with original Hungarian audio at the art cinemas, often with English subtitles.
Hunter Killer
Starring Gerard Butler and Gary Oldman, this action-packed movie follows the story of Joe Glass, an American submarine captain. On a mission deep under the Arctic Ocean, he discovers a secret Russian coup brewing that threatens catastrophe. Glass assembles an elite group of Navy SEALs to sneak through enemy waters and stop World War III from breaking out.
Where to watch it?
The film screens with original English audio and Hungarian subtitles at the Cinema City Allee, Aréna and WestEnd (more details).
X-the eXploited
Director of hit Hungarian romantic comedy Liza, the Fox-Fairy, Károly Ujj Mészáros now ventures into a Scandinavian-type crime story. X – the eXploited is about personal drama and a murder mystery unfolding in modern-day Budapest, a city where political demonstrations are part of the daily life. A city where history and the recent past still haunt people. A city where society has to deal with horrendous crimes. A city where nothing seems honest and true, except an emotionally unstable policewoman and her misfit daughter, who wants to know who her father was.
Where to watch it?
The film screens from 1 November with original Hungarian audio and English subtitles at the Művész and Art+ cinemas.
