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New British Film Festival
The British Council starts celebrating its 25th anniversary of work in Ukraine with the annual New British Film Festival. This year it includes Cannes award winners, contenders for top British prizes and festival hits. Among others, the festival will screen a mystery drama “The Killing of a Sacred Deer,” a thriller “You Were Never Really Here,” and a drama “T2: Trainspotting.” The screenings are in English with Ukrainian subtitles.
New British Film Festival. Kyiv Cinema (19 Velyka Vasylkivska St.) Dec. 13–20. Hr 90–100
‘Rebel in the Rye’
The new American biographical drama film unravels the story behind the bestseller “The Catcher in the Rye” and its author — American celebrated writer J. D. Salinger. The film details Salinger’s personal life, relationships with parents, his experiences fighting in the World War Two and a writing career. Written and directed by Danny Strong, the movie made its world premiere at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
“Rebel in the Rye.” Kinopanorama (19 Shota Rustaveli St.) Dec. 12, 14. 3 p. m., 9 p. m. Dec. 16, 17. 3 p. m. Hr 50–80
Christmas Art Market
Around 50 modern Ukrainian artists will present their works at the Christmas Art Market at Izone gallery. The visitors will have an opportunity to buy works of art, participate in workshops, enjoy Christmas movies and taste mulled wine. The market will end up with a DJ set and the Drink and Print party.
Christmas Art Market. Izone (8 Naberezhno-Luhova St.) Dec. 16. 12–11 p. m. Free entrance for market, Hr 150 for the party starting at 8 p. m.
US singer and guitarist Laura Pergolizzi aka LP performs during the 24th edition of the Cognac Blues festival in Cognac on July 8, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Yohan BONNET
LP
Laura Pergolizzi, or LP, is best known for her hit “Lost on You.” She has also found fame as songwriter for Cher, Rihanna, the Backstreet Boys and Christina Aguilera.
LP. Palace of Sports (1 Sportyvna Sq.) Dec. 12. 7 p. m. Hr 1,550–1,750
Brawther (electronic music)
Alexandre Goyette aka Brawther knows a lot in house music. This French DJ started creating music at the age of 15, and now, in his 20s, he is an accomplished DJ and producer, performing in nightclubs all over the world.
Brawther (house). Closer (31 Nyzhn’oyurkivs’ka St.). Dec. 16. 11 p. m. Hr 220–300
