We will be showing four films from this year’s Oscar short film lineup. This is a unique opportunity: not only is this the first time Hungarian audiences can see these works before the ceremony, but it’s also very likely that some of them will only be screened on the big screen on this one evening, in the beautiful Metropolis Hall of the Puskin Cinema.
What’s on the program?
The four films present distinctive worlds, urgent contemporary issues, and powerful boundary situations. Each one deserves attention on its own, but together they create an even more compelling cinematic experience.
In Butcher’s Stain, directed by Meyer Levinson-Blount, an Arab man working in a Tel Aviv supermarket is accused of tearing down posters depicting hostages. He then begins a desperate struggle to prove his innocence.
A Friend of Dorothy, directed by Lee Knight, borrows the classic setup of Driving Miss Daisy and features two iconic British actors, Stephen Fry and Miriam Margolyes, in the leading roles.
Jane Austen’s Period Drama, a short film by Julia Aks and Steve Pinder, is one of Emma Thompson’s latest favorites—an ironic take on femininity, focusing in particular on menstruation.
Two People Exchanging Saliva confronts us with a darkly absurd premise: what happens when a kiss carries the threat of the death penalty?
Ticket sales start today, so be sure to secure your seats early. After the screening, stay with us for an informal discussion at the Puskin Café—a great opportunity to share your thoughts and connect with others.
All films will be screened in their original language with English subtitles.
