Autumn Gold 2026: Cinema Eisenstadt

One Chance – Once in a Lifetime
United States, United Kingdom
Directed by: David Frankel
Starring: James Corden, Alexandra Roach, Julie Walters
Biopic, Comedy, Drama

Paul Potts (James Corden) grows up in the small Welsh port town of Port Talbot. From a young age, the somewhat chubby boy faces bullying from his classmates; a phenomenon that continues to haunt him into adulthood. Otherwise, Paul leads a normal life, with one small exception: he has an extraordinary voice and dreams of becoming an opera singer. After a long time of saving, Paul sets off for Venice to train at an opera school. However, during an audition, the famous tenor Luciano Pavarotti tells him that he lacks the confidence for this career. Heartbroken, Paul returns to Port Talbot and wants to give up on his dream entirely. But his girlfriend Julie-Ann (Alexandra Roach) and his best friend Braddon (Mackenzie Crook) convince him to try again: Paul signs up as a contestant on the talent show "Britain's Got Talent"...