Mismatched cousins David and Benji are very different from each other. They reunite for a tour of Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the eccentric pair's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.
Genre: buddy comedy, drama
Language: English, subtitles: Dutch
Length: 1hr. 30 mins.
This award-winning buddy dramedy blends humor with heartache, history with hilarity — and features a brilliant performance by Kieran Culkin (Succession), who won both the Oscar and BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor. The film is written, directed, and co-starred by Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network), whose second feature firmly establishes him as a director to watch.
Awards
The film won major awards for its screenplay and supporting performance, including the Oscar and BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor (Kieran Culkin) and Best Original Screenplay at the BAFTAs
Reviews
“It’s a powerful feeling to witness art that reminds us that all aspects of our existence are valuable, especially our pain.” RogerEbert
“There ends up being something really profound about the way ‘A Real Pain’ lets the undercurrent of history serve as contrast to the deeply felt emotions of its core character story.” Consequence
“What Eisenberg accomplishes overall here is beyond measure. It’s the real deal.” Rolling Stone
Ticket information
This film will be shown at Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos.
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Please be on time
The screening of the film begins promptly at 19:30 (with no pre-film advertisements), and the cinema hall will open at 19:10. We kindly request that you arrive at the ticket counter at least 10 minutes before the start of the film to ensure a smooth and timely experience for all.
The Studium Generale film program is created in collaboration with the Student Film Committee and Natlab.