BFF: A Prayer for the Dying + Q&A

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BBFC Ratingf-rated FilmBFF: A Prayer for the Dying + Q&A

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 (John C Reilly) and sheriff (Johnny Flynn) 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.

Director Dara Van Dusen, actor Johnny Flynn and DoP Kate McCullough 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. Seating for Belfast Film Festival screenings is unallocated. If you have access requirements, please contact us on qftmanager@qub.ac.uk. 

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