BFF: A Prayer for the Dying + Q&A

BBFC RatingBFF: A Prayer for the Dying + Q&A

Showing: 01 November 2026

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Sun 1 Nov 2026

CertificateNot Rated
Year2026
GenreDrama, Western
Director(s)Dara Van Dusen
LanguageEnglish, Norwegian
CountrySweden, UK, Greece, Norway
Running Time1HR 35MINS
Extra InfoRecommended 18+
Season Belfast Film Festival, Main Programme

This sparse and spiky western set in 1870s Wisconsin is the story of a sheriff’s struggle between duty and family in the face of a diphtheria outbreak.

When a drifter is found dead on the outskirts of town, it becomes apparent a deadly disease is doing the rounds. With the town’s doctor and sheriff divided on what to do, the town’s future is in doubt.

The film has emotional resonance in a post-pandemic age, and a daring, against-type performance from the irrepressible John C Reilly as the town’s exhausted doctor.

The filmmaker will be taking part in a Q&A after the screening.

Screening as part of Belfast Film Festival. Find out more about the festival programme here.

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