BFC 2026 Schedule
May Screening
Drama France, 102 mins
Cast: Isabelle Huppert, André Marcon, Roman Kolinka, Édith Scob
Nathalie teaches philosophy in a Parisian high school, but for her it is not just a job, it is a way of living and thinking.
With a past permeated by youthful idealism, she now aims to teach students to think for themselves, using philosophical texts that stimulate confrontation and discussion.
Her life flows between her work, her husband, her two grown children, and her ex-model mother who needs constant attention. However, suddenly everything changes: her husband leaves her, her mother dies and Nathalie finds herself with unexpected and unusual freedom.
War Drama Denmark 2015, 100 mins
Cast: Roland Møller, Louis Hoffman, Joel Basman, and Emil Belton
The story follows a group of young German prisoners of war who are forced by Danish authorities to clear buried landmines from the country’s beaches.
Under the command of Danish Sergeant Carl Rasmussen, the boys - many of them barely more than teenagers - face the threat of death with every step.
As the harsh realities of their task unfold, Rasmussen’s initial hostility begins to soften, and the film explores themes of revenge, compassion, and the moral cost of war as both captor and captives are changed by their shared ordeal.
Caper Comedy Ireland 2024, 93 mins
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Bill Furlong, Eileen Walsh, Emily Watson
Small Things Like These is a historical drama set in a small Irish town during the Christmas season of 1985. The story follows Bill Furlong, a hard working coal merchant whose quiet life supporting his wife and daughters takes a grave turn when he stumbles upon disturbing secrets connected to the local convent and its treatment of young women.
As Bill becomes more aware of the harsh realities of Ireland's infamous Magdalene laundries - religous insitiutions where "fallen" women were confined and exploited - he is forced to confront not only the complicity of his community but also painful truths about his own past and conscience.
Musical Drama USA 1972, 2h 4m
Cast: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw
Reviewers say 'The Sting' is celebrated for its intricate plot, charismatic performances by Paul Newman and Robert Redford, and nostalgic charm of the 1930s setting.
The film's clever con schemes, dynamic character interactions, and witty dialogue are frequently highlighted. The iconic ragtime music enhances the atmosphere, while meticulous production design immerses viewers.
Despite some criticisms regarding historical inaccuracies and predictability, 'The Sting' is widely regarded as a timeless classic.
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