Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Rebuilding starring Josh O'Connor to open Film Festival
6th Hebden Bridge Film Festival: 20-22 March
The Hebden Bridge Film Festival today announced that its 2026 opening night screening will take place on Friday 20 March 7pm (doors 6pm) at the Hebden Bridge Picture House, featuring a special preview of the much-anticipated neo-Western film "Rebuilding".
Following its world premiere at Sundance, "Rebuilding" comes to Hebden Bridge as an exclusive preview screening ahead of its official release, continuing the Film Festival's tradition of opening the festival with bold, timely cinema. The film stars Josh O'Connor (Challengers, God's Own Country) and Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus) in the lead roles.
After losing his family ranch to devastating wildfires, Dusty (O'Connor) finds himself displaced and living among fellow climate refugees. Struggling with grief, he begins to rebuild his sense of purpose through reconnecting with his young daughter and finding strength in a new-found community.
Shot against the vast, striking landscapes of Southern Colorado, the film is a quietly powerful story about loss, resilience, and the chance to begin again.
Festival Director Louise Wadley said, "We're thrilled to be opening the 2026 Festival with "Rebuilding". Josh O'Connor delivers a deeply moving performance in a film that speaks powerfully to our times - exploring climate, displacement, and the redemptive power of community. It's the perfect film to kick off this year's festival."
After many years of sold out opening night screenings, early booking is strongly advised. Tickets for the March 20 screening of "Rebuilding" are available to book here.
Full programme details are due to be announced on Friday 6 March 2026, at which point tickets for the remaining screenings will go on sale the Film Society's Ticket Source page.
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