Mare’s Nest

Ben Rivers takes us on a playful and visually arresting journey into a dreamlike world populated by children with a liking for Don DeLillo’s plays.

Screening dates and booking

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Credits

  • Director-screenwriter

    Ben Rivers

  • With

    Moon Guo Barker

  • UK-France-Canada 2025. 98min

  • Courtesy of

    Rediance

  • Languages

    English, Catalan

    With English subtitles

Introduction

A turtle is almost run over when a car crashes into a tree. The driver is a child called Moon. Unbothered by the accident, Moon embarks on a quest, crossing paths with other children, and even a minotaur, constantly questioning the world around around them. Based on Don DeLillo’s ‘The Word for Snow’ and shot on 16mm – in both black and white and colour – Mare’s Nest is a mysterious, poetic and thought-provoking film.

Laure Bonville

How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices.

If you’re aged 16 to 25, sign up for free to BFI 25 and Under for a chance to get £6 tickets to all screenings and events (subject to availability).

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