Editor’s Note: To see the full list of events, please check the calendar. To let us know about the upcoming shows, exhibitions, concerts, movie screenings, festivals, and parties, please send an e-mail to [email protected].
‘Jojo Rabbit’
The 2020 Oscar Best Picture nominee “Jojo Rabbit” is finally hitting cinemas in Kyiv. The satirical World War II drama depicts a lonesome German ten-year-old boy, Jojo, who is a member of the Hitler Youth. When Jojo discovers his mother (Scarlett Johansson) is sheltering a Jewish girl in their attic, the boy starts to doubt his views. Written and directed by star New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi, the film received wide critical acclaim and six Academy Awards nominations including Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Editing and Best Supporting Actress for Johansson’s performance. Waititi also starred in the film, giving an ironic twist to his performance: Having Jewish roots, the filmmaker plays Adolf Hitler, an imaginary friend who Jojo talks to while whiling away his companionless days. The film will be screened in English.
“Jojo Rabbit.” Zhovten Cinema (26 Kostiantynivska St.) Jan. 25. 4:40 p.m. Jan. 26. 3:25 p.m. Hr 105
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Giant Chinese Lanterns Festival
A festival with huge glowing Chinese lanterns at Spivoche Pole is probably the best place in Kyiv to spend the eve of Jan. 25, the 2020 Chinese New Year. Returning to Ukraine for the second year, the Giant Chinese Lanterns Festival has over 30 illuminated installations depicting Chinese folk characters and mythical creatures, flowers, animals and other symbols. There are children’s areas and exclusive shows, souvenirs market and Chinese food courts. The tradition of the Lantern Festival is about 2,000 years old and can be traced to the ancient customs of Buddhist monks, who lit lanterns to show respect to Buddha on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the end of Chinese New Year celebrations.
Giant Chinese Lanterns Festival. Spivoche Pole (33 Lavrska St.) Jan. 1 – Feb. 2. 4-10 p.m. Hr 200 for adults, Hr 160 for children under 16, free for children under 7, Hr 150-180 for family tickets
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‘Dolittle’
The long-awaited fantasy film “Dolittle,” about a physician who can understand and speak with animals, will be screened in English at Kyiv cinemas. The movie is a reboot of the 1967 classic musical film “Doctor Dolittle,” based on the novels by British author Hugh Lofting. The new film shows Dolittle’s adventurous journey to a mystical island and his attempts to find a remedy for the Queen of England, who has fallen seriously ill. The film stars well-known U.S. actor Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. John Dolittle, alongside Spanish actor Antonio Banderas and Michael Sheen of Wales, who also play human characters. The list of stars who voice animal characters in the film includes Ralph Fiennes, Emma Thompson, Selena Gomez, Marion Cotillard, Octavia Spencer, Tom Holland and Rami Malek.
“Dolittle.” Check screenings in the calendar of events.
