A Viszkis (The Whisky Robber)
A Viszkis tells the strange but true story of Attila Ambrus, Hungary’s Whisky Robber, who became (in)famous for committing 30 robberies around Budapest in the ’90s, each after knocking back a glass – or two – of Johnnie Walker. Ambrus played cat-and-mouse with the authorities for six years, once fleeing a crime scene by diving into the Danube and even escaping from prison, becoming a folk hero in the process. To learn more about the Whisky Robber’s incredible story before watching the film, read our interview with him.
Where to watch it?
Original Hungarian audio and English subtitles on August 3rd at the Budapest Rooftop Cinema. More details
Ant-Man and the Wasp
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes a new chapter featuring heroes with the astonishing ability to shrink: Ant-Man and The Wasp. In the aftermath of Captain America: Civil War, Scott Lang grapples with the consequences of his choices as both a Super Hero and a father. As he struggles to rebalance his home life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he's confronted by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym with an urgent new mission. Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to fight alongside The Wasp as the team works together to uncover secrets from their past.
Where to watch it?
Original English audio, Hungarian subtitles at Cinema City Allee, Aréna, Campona and WestEnd. More details. As well as at Corvin Cinema. More details
Budapest Short International Film Festival
Between August 29th and September 3rd, the annual Budapest Short International Film Festival provides a showcase for young aspiring artists of the short-film genre to make their mark on the international scene. A selection of mini movies – 64 short films, including 43 fictional, 16 animated and five experimental films – are screened in their original language and with English subtitles at various venues during the festival. The main venue will be the Puskin Cinema, while evening screenings take place at the Art+Cinema and, as a new addition this year, there will be panoramic screenings every day at the Italian Institute as well. More details
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
Here's one for lovers of animated movies. In this third instalment, join the Drac family as they embark on a vacation on a luxury monster cruise ship so Drac can take a holiday from providing everyone else's holiday at the hotel and get his moon tan. There is much monster fun aboard, from volleyball to exotic excursions, but the dream trip turns into a nightmare when Mavis realises Drac has fallen for the mysterious captain of the ship, Ericka, who hides a dangerous secret that could destroy all of monsterkind.
Where to watch it?
Original audio, no subtitles at CinemaCity Allee. More details
Incredibles 2
The superhero sequel we have all been waiting for. This time, Elastigirl is in the spotlight, leaving Mr Incredible at home with the kids. It’s a tough transition for everyone, especially as the family is still unaware of baby Jack-Jack’s emerging superpowers. With a new villain around, the Incredibles once again join forces with an old familiar friend, Frozone.
Where to watch it?
The original version with no subtitles screens in 3D at CinemaCity Allee. More details
Loving Pablo
When Colombian journalist Virginia Vallejo revealed all about Pablo Escobar in her bestselling memoir Loving Pablo, Hating Escobar, she stirred up some dirt. Vallejo and Escobar had a five-year romantic affair, during which Virginia witnessed first-hand the bloodshed, fear and corruption that accompanied the rise of Escobar's crime empire. A ringside seat for the drugs, sex, wealth and violence, and all told in one bestselling story that is now made into a film starring Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz. Disover Pablo Escobar, the world's most feared drug lord, from a point of view of a woman that once loved a monster.
Where to watch it?
Original English audio and Hungarian subtitles at CinemaCity Allee, Aréna, Campona and WestEnd. More details As well as at the art cinemas. More details
Mamma Mia Here We Go Again
Mamma Mia!, a musical based on the best songs of ABBA, charmed audiences ten years ago, and now here we go again a decade later with another feel-good-flick. The sequel picks up the story after the wild wedding in which bride-to-be Sophie invited three former lovers of her mum, Donna (Meryl Streep) – before it flashes back to the past, telling the tale of the young Donna and the Dynamos.
Where to watch it?
Original English audio, Hungarian subtitles at Cinema City Allee, Aréna, Campona and WestEnd. More details
Mission Impossible: Fallout
Ethan Hunt and the IMF team join forces with CIA assassin August Walker to prevent a disaster of epic proportions. Arms dealer John Lark and a group of terrorists known as the Apostles plan to use three plutonium cores for a simultaneous nuclear attack on the Vatican, Jerusalem and Mecca. When the weapons go missing, Ethan and his crew find themselves in a desperate race against time to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands.
Where to watch it?
Original audio, English subtitles at CinemaCity Allee, Aréna, Campona and WestEnd. More details
