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west norwood free film festival: The Grand Budapest Hotel

Keep your eyes on the concierge and your hands off the heirloom! Zero Moustafa, a humble lobby boy seeking refuge in the declining grandeur of the Republic of Zubrowka, chances upon the mentorship of the legendary Gustave H. The plan involves the inheritance of a priceless Renaissance painting, a daring prison break, and a frantic race across a continent on the brink of war. This is a ticketed event.

Director Wes Anderson masterfully constructs a dollhouse-perfect vision of a vanished Europe, grounding the film in a poignant nostalgia for a world that was already ending. Throw in a vibrant, balalaika-heavy score by Alexandre Desplat and a career-best, mile-a-minute performance by Ralph Fiennes, and this film is one of the most visually stunning and emotionally resonant comedies of the 2010s. Also starring Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe, Tilda Swinton, Edward Norton, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Murray and more more.

When: Monday 20 April 2026; 7:30pm
 
Where: The Great North Wood, 3 Knight's Hill, West Norwood, London, SE27 0HS
 
Further info.: Tickets are free but the Film Festival recommends booking ahead to reserve your place. Some shows may be fully booked before the screening date. Book here on Ticket Source.
 
 

event date: 

Monday, April 20, 2026