A Real Pain (2024) USA/Poland Comedy-drama

Directed by Jesse Eisnberb
With Jesse Eisenberg, Kieren Culkin.
Duration 1:38 hours
In English ahd Polish with English subtitles
Programmer: Elías Nahmías
Moderator: Amy Cotler

A Real Pain follows Jewish-American cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) as they travel to Poland to honor their late grandmother. What begins as a family pilgrimage evolves into an unexpected exploration of grief, identity, and intergenerational trauma. Along the way, their clashing personalities create moments of humor and tension, as they confront their shared history and personal struggles. Blending sharp wit with emotional depth, Jesse Eisenberg’s sophomore directorial effort offers a fresh and poignant perspective on family and cultural memory. Following the film there will be a discussion with Amy Cotler.

Donation:

Members: $100
Non-Members: $150