Discomfort Movies trailer | BFI

A trailer for the BFI's upcoming season, which contemplates those films that challenge us the most.

Most people are familiar with the ‘comfort movie’ – the feel-good, film equivalent of your favourite snack; viewing that is pleasurable, familiar or undemanding, offering us precious escapism or a soothing balm from our own realities. But what about the films that make us feel bad? The films in this season form the antithesis of the comfort watch. Through a variety of content and styles, they induce feelings of fear, stress, anxiety or despair, often pushing the envelope and haunting us long after they’ve ended. From Gena Rowlands’ intense and heart-breaking portrayal of a woman unravelling in A Woman Under the Influence to the wince-inducing violent body horror of Titane, these films transcend genre and employ discomfort not just to shock, but to explore ideas. They may be veer towards the dark, but they remain boldly cinematic and often transformative – offering big rewards to open-minded audiences.

Trailer created by Battlecat Studios

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