Event 233
The General
Book to Screen: Film Screening
– MUBI Cinema
A screening of Buster Keaton’s critically-acclaimed 1926 silent comedy, which was inspired by the Great Locomotive Chase, a true story from the American Civil War.
After being rejected by the Confederate military, not realising it was due to his crucial civilian role, an engineer must single-handedly recapture his beloved locomotive after it is seized by Union spies, and return it through enemy lines.
Directed by Buster Keaton (1926). Film duration: 1 hour 19 minutes. Certificate U.
Booking is now open to Hay Festival Membership+ and Circle members. Please sign in to access your account or become a member to book now.
Booking for all other Members opens at 12pm on Wednesday 11 March.
General booking opens at 12pm on Saturday 14 March.
In partnership with MUBI
