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Dir Ira Sachs | USA, Germany, UK, Spain | 2025 | 76 mins | Rated 12A | English

An intimate, dialogue-driven drama set in 1974 New York City, recreating a real-life conversation between renowned queer photographer Peter Hujar and his friend, writer Linda Rosenkrantz, as they reflect on a single day in Hujar's life. Through their candid, meandering discussion, Hujar shares vivid anecdotes about his interactions with cultural icons like Allen Ginsberg and William Burroughs, his artistic struggles, and the rhythms of his daily existence. The film captures the essence of 1970s downtown NYC's bohemian art scene, blending humour, melancholy, and a deep dive into the mind of an artist navigating creativity, identity, and the fleeting nature of time.

Starring Rebecca Hall, Ben Whishaw

AWARDS AND FESTIVALS
Film Independent Spirit Awards: Nominee, 5 awards inc Best Lead & Best Supporting Performances
Berlin International Film Festival: Nominee, Best Feature Film
Gijón International Film Festival: Winner, Best Actor; Nominee, Best Film
The Queerties: Nominee, Best Drama Movie
Dorian Film Awards: Nominee, Unsung LGBTQ Film of the Year

REVIEWS
"It's Sachs' best film yet." ★★★★★ Luke Hicks, Little White Lies

"Paying fitting tribute to a photography legend, this slice-of-life film is a delectable treat, with among the best marriages of the ordinary and the transcendent since Perfect Days." ★★★★ Miriam Balanescu, Empire Magazine

"Whishaw's performance is a theatrical masterclass in controlled ramble; Hall's is the art of listening, with responses that range from concern to a slightly cocked head." ★★★★ Tara Brady, Irish Times

"Peter Hujar's Day is a monument to the thrillingly mundane minutiae of living. I found it almost indescribably moving." ★★★★ Kimberley Jones, Austin Chronicle