It's Such a Beautiful Day + ME (Manipulate Festival)

<b>This film contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.</b> In this double bill <i>It’s Such a Beautiful Day</i> and <i>ME</i> offer two strikingly different yet deeply connected explorations of what it means to be human in an increasingly fragmented world <b><i>It’s Such a Beautiful Day</i></b> Celebrated as one of the greatest independent animated films of the 21st century, Don Hertzfeldt’s <i>It’s Such a Beautiful Day</i> is a haunting, poignant, and darkly humorous masterpiece. The film follows Bill, an ordinary man grappling with memory loss, hallucinations, and the slow unravelling of his sense of self. Through Hertzfeldt’s signature hand-drawn style and existential narration, this deceptively simple animation becomes an extraordinary meditation on life, death, and the fragile threads that hold consciousness together. At once absurdly funny and profoundly moving, the film captures both the beauty and the aching meaninglessness of existence, leaving a lasting mark on anyone who experiences it. <i>“The best animated film of the year” Slate</i> <i>“A truly moving meditation on identity, family and the meaning of life” Hollywood Reporter</i> <i>★★★★ “funny, oddly affecting and cherishably personal” The Guardian</i> <b><i>ME</i></b> A bold and visionary work, <i>ME</i> is an epic, wordless musical and political odyssey that pushes the boundaries of animated storytelling. Set to a sweeping score, the film explores the entangled relationship between technology, narcissism, and the human condition in an age of hyper connectivity and self-obsession. Without a single spoken word, it unfolds as a sensory and emotional journey, at once mesmerising, unsettling, and deeply reflective. <i>“As visceral and alive as anything Hertzfeldt has ever made” Indiewire</i> <i>“An exceptional work from one of the great masters of animated moviemaking” Cinephile Corner</i>PT1H30M12A2026-02-08
Don Hertzfeldt
Sara Cushman
Don Hertzfeldt
Don Hertzfeldt
It's Such a Beautiful Day + ME (Manipulate Festival)"It's Such a Beautiful Day + ME (Manipulate Festival)"

Showtimes

February 8, 8:00 pm

Filmhouse Cinema