BFF24 Tuesday

BFF24 Tuesday

BFF24 Tuesday

Today's sessions
Eastend Today: 20:30

Prospect Today: Not screening today
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Death takes the form of a giant macaw in this idiosyncratic fairytale about acceptance and letting go, featuring a career-defining performance from Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

This tender UK/USA co-production follows Tuesday, who is living with a terminal degenerative illness, gradually coming to terms with her fate. While she has reached a place of acceptance, her mother Zora (Louis-Dreyfus) remains trapped in denial, finding solace in pretending that everything is still normal. When Death arrives as a lonely, overworked giant macaw who enjoys classic hip-hop and could use a bath, Tuesday forms an unexpected bond with the spectral visitor. Meanwhile, Zora desperately bargains for more time with her daughter.

Filmed in the UK, this debut feature from writer/director Daina O. Pusić presents a unique and whimsical take on the taboo topic of mortality. Her portrayal of Death as a shape-shifting bird is both absurd and touching, navigating the emotional complexities of grief. Louis-Dreyfus delivers the heart and soul of the narrative marking a memorable first feature from a promising filmmaker offering a distinct take on the human condition.

“A rewarding art house plunge in a gutsy debut feature.” - The Hollywood Reporter


OFFICIAL SELECTION - BFI London Film Festival 2023

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Telluride Film Festival 2023

Rating: M
Runtime: 110 mins

Session Times

Eastend Cinemas
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Prospect Cinemas
Sat, Dec 7:

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