A Single Man is our movie of choice in this week's new arrival of films.
A SINGLE MAN
Language: English with Ukrainian subtitles
Drama. USA (2009)
Directed by Tom Ford
Starring Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode
In 1962, it was hard to admit you were gay. Teaching English literature in L.A., British native George struggles to come to terms with his partner’s death. His relationship with Jim lasted for 16 years but Jim’s family didn’t even allow him to attend their son’s funeral.
As he tries to get over his loss, he reminisces about his life with Jim.
In the course of one day in November, he meets all kinds of people who just may help him to get the answer he needs.
Based on the novel of the same name by Christopher Isherwood, the film was directed and financed by clothing designer Tom Ford.
The film is rich on 1960s’ memorabilia: from clothes to furniture.
SHORTS FROM THE STOCKHOLM FILM FESTIVAL “SWEDISH LOVE”
Stockholm Film Festival has been around for 20 years.
A platform for modern filmmakers, it screens more than 150 films each year.
A collection of shorts has made it to Kyiv with a choice of six best Swedish films from 2008 – 2009.
Selected works are made by debuting directors. They don’t stray from regular subjects of love, friendship, and difficult relationships common in mainstream Hollywood works, giving you a quick ride through Sweden onscreen.
All films will be shown in Swedish with Ukrainian subtitles.
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Language: English with English subtitles
Drama/Fantasy/Romance. USA (1946)
Directed by Frank Capra
Starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore
“It’s a Wonderful Life” is an all-time American classic movie. Right before Christmas, businessman George is falsely accused of embezzlement. The man who dedicated all his life to helping others cannot believe the grim reality and decides to commit suicide.
In this stressful time, angel Clarence pops up on the scene to show George what life in his town would be like if he never existed.
The film was nominated for five Oscars, but didn’t win any. Box office sales and soaring television ratings since then, however, jumped the film into the Top 100 Best American Films of all times.
SANTA CLAUSE IS A BASTARD
Language: French with Ukrainian subtitles
Comedy. France (1982)
Directed by Jean-Marie Poiré
Starring Anémone, Josiane Balasko, Marie-Anne Chazel
Brace yourself for a mad French comedy taking place at the Lifesavers, the suicide-prevention hotline.
Felix, disguised as Santa Claus, decides to throw a huge sexy Christmas party.
His place, however, is taken by someone from Africa also dressed as Santa.
As he returns home, his girlfriend is about to leave him. As he’s chasing after her, she seeks shelter at the trust hotline center.
A series of odd and eccentric events ensues, but with it being Christmas, expect a happy ending.
TO THE SOUTH
Language: French with Ukrainian subtitles
Drama. France (2005)
Directed by Laurent Cantet
Starring Charlotte Rampling, Karen Young, Louise Portal
Haiti, late 1970s’. Three women arrive in Haiti in search of sea, sun and sex.
Ellen is a French literature professor from Boston; Brenda is a housewife from Savannah, Georgia; and Sue is a Canadian factory worker.
Neglected by men in their own countries, they seek comfort with handsome local young men, who they pay a few bucks for their services.
They don’t care much about appalling poverty outside their hotel window or the dictatorship of Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier. Their only problem is that two of them have sights on the same man.
EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP
Language: English with Ukrainian subtitles
Documentary/Comedy. UK (2010)
Directed by Banksy
Starring Banksy, Thierry Guetta, Space Invader
An eccentric French shopkeeper becomes a documentary filmmaker in Los Angeles.
He wants to find a notorious British graffiti artist, Banksy, and befriend him.
Banksy, however, is a tough cookie. His street art mocks politics, religion and social structures through witty visual images sprayed on the houses and pavements.
He keeps his identity secret and doesn’t let camera capture his face.
His real name is believed to be Robert or Robin Banks.
Dubbed as the world’s first street art disaster movie, the film contains exclusive footage of Banksy, Shephard Fairey, and Invader, among many other famous graffiti artists at work.
ZHOVTEN
26 Konstyantynivska St., 205-5951
www.zhovten-kino.kiev.ua
Exit Through the Gift Shop
Dec. 10-12 at 3:10 p.m., 6:20 p.m.
Dec. 11-12 at 12 p.m.
Dec. 13-14 at 3:25 p.m., 6:35 p.m., 9:45 p.m.
Dec. 15 at 1:50 p.m., 5 p.m., 8:10 p.m.
A Single Man
Dec. 10-11 at 3:15 p.m., 9:30 p.m.
Dec. 12 at 2:10 p.m., 9:30 p.m.
Dec. 13-15 at 2 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 9:30 p.m.
Swedish Love
Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.
Dec. 11-12 at 5:55 p.m., 7:55 p.m.
MASTER CLASS CINEMA CLUB
34 Mazepy St., 594-1063,
www.masterklass.org/eng
Santa Clause is a Bastard
Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.
It’s a Wonderful Life
Dec. 16 at 7 p.m.
BUDYNOK KINO
6 Saksaganskogo St., 287-7557
To the South
Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.
KINOPANORAMA
19 Shota Rustaveli, 287-3041,
www.kinopanorama.com.ua
Exit Through the Gift Shop
Dec. 10-15 at 11:30 a.m., 2:40 p.m., 5:50 p.m., 8:50 p.m.
