Paola Cortellesi's work "There is Still Tomorrow" was the most-watched film of the year in Italy last year, ahead of Barbie and Oppenheimer. The heroine of the story is Delia, a mother of three living in Rome in the second half of the 1940s. The city is caught between the hope of liberation and the financial difficulties caused by the war that has just ended. Day after day, Delia does the impossible, working at home and at work, tidying the family nest, looking after the children and elderly family members, putting up with the tantrums of her war-torn husband. A tireless woman, she tries her best to prevent her daughter from marrying, but her efforts seem futile. One day, however, she receives a letter that prompts her to take a surprisingly bold step. Is it possible to make a film about women's equality and even domestic violence that is entertaining, humorous and relatable at the same time? Italian superstar Paola Cortellesi has succeeded so well that Our Tomorrow will Be Tomorrow not only won the Audience Award and the Special Jury Prize at the Rome International Film Festival, but was also the most-watched film of last year in her country. […]

Advent screenings return to the Apollo Cinema in the spirit of festive, spiritual preparation. Every Saturday from the 30th of November to the  21st of  December, films will be screened, helping to get into the festive spirit, together with the host congregations, and their pastors who are inviting the audience to a discussion after each screening.  Within the series, on the 14th of December, Movie Inception (12) will be screened in English with English subtitles on the 14th of December from 4.00 p.m. Every Saturday of Advent, visitors are welcome to the events, which are free of charge but registration is required. You can register via the following link, through the Apollo Cinema ticket booking system or in person at the cinema's box office. About the screening on the 14th of December: English language, American film with English subtitles, 142 min, 2010 The screening and subsequent discussion will be hosted by the Reformed University Congregation of Debrecen Please note that the original English language version of the film will be screened and the subtitles will be in English.  The post-screening talk will be given in English by Doug McClintic, American Reformed pastor of the congregation.   Date: 14 December Location: […]

All German speakers are very welcome to join the Advent evening of Deutsches Kulturforum Debrecen on the 14th of  December at 6.00 p.m. At the event, participants can get to know each other, while drinking a mug of mulled wine or hot tea, tasting typical German and Hungarian Christmas desserts and experiencing the real Christmas spirit together!   Date: 14 December, 6.00 p.m. Location: Deutsches Kulturforum Debrecen Source:deutsches-kulturforum.hu

Those who want to get in the mood for Advent are welcome to make their own little angels, from colourful coffee capsules and beads, which will be the perfect decoration for a Christmas tree. During the workshop, Christmas cheer, music and hot tea will ensure to really feel the magic of Advent. The pack contains 8 angels that everyone can make to their own taste, plus 5 small Christmas cards to decorate. Price: HUF 4000/person Registration for the event is needed, to register, please use the contact details below: E-mail: borossemese@gmail.com Phone+36 30 3395753   Date:15 December, 9.30 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. Location:Debrecen Pagony Source:FB events  

The following events and progammes await visitors between the within the framework of Debrecen Advent this week. 20 December 5:00 p.m. - 5:40 p.m.  Concert of  Vivien Csakmag at Kossuth Square Young singer-songwriter  Vivien Csakmag Vivien has been actively singing in various productions for 12 years, but her love of music has been evident since she was a little girl. Besides performing, she is involved in talent education as a music teacher. The members of the orchestra are: Vivien Csakmag, Ádám Féss, Zalán Huff and Márk Szodin. 6:00 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. Music Performance of Kitti Péter and Marcell Horváth at Kossuth Square A vocal piano duo formed in 2023. Their style is pop, jazz and its combination, reinterpretation for vocals and piano. New rhythms, exciting harmonies, the meeting of pop and jazz will create exciting moments. 21 December 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Dósa nádor Square and at 4.15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. at Kossuth Square The five-piece brass band is a returning participant in the Debrecen Advent.Their wide repertoire includes classical music, film music and pop music.Their Advent program features well-known Christmas melodies from various nations. Their festive selection brings the audience closer to the intimate anticipation. 5.00 […]