‘Trespass Against Us’
This British-American crime drama, directed by Adam Smith, tells a story of a robber Chad (portrayed by Michael Fassbender), who wants to escape his outlaw life. It turns out to be more complicated than it seemed to be as he has to stop working for his criminal father Colby (Brendan Gleeson). The screening is in English with Ukrainian subtitles.
“Trespass Against Us” (drama). March 31, April 1. 3:20 p.m. April 2. 9:20 p.m. Zhovten Cinema (26 Kostyantynivska St.). Hr 60-70
The outdoor light show “I have a Dream” performed on the walls on Kyiv’s St. Sophia’s Cathedral opens the 12th French Spring, the annual festival of French Culture on April 4, 2015 (UNIAN)
French Spring Festival opening ‘Galileo’
The 14th French Spring Festival in Ukraine is April 1-29, and its opening will include a larg-scale street performance on Sofiyivska Square. This time, French Spring will impress visitors with the air acrobatic play “Galileo,” presented by the street performance art group Deus ex Machina. The story of Italian astronomer Galileo will be told with beautiful scenery and breathtaking stunts.
French Spring Festival opening, “Galileo.” April 1. 8.30 p.m. Sofiivska square. Free
Blue Foundation concert
Danish rock band Blue Mountain is to present their new album “Blood Moon” in Kyiv’s Atlas rock club. The world famous group is mostly known for its work on soundtracks for movies. Blue Foundation’s unique style combines rock music and tender female vocals, which will make your evening unforgettable.
Blue Foundation concert. April 2. 7 p.m. Atlas (37 Sichovykh Striltsiv St.) Hr 400-1,000
Closer jazz. Bugge Wesseltoft
Norwegian jazz musician, pianist, composer, producer and the founder of the Jazzland Recordings label Bugge Wesseltoft is coming to Kyiv again. Wesseltoft will perform his new acoustic show, that includes variations with pop music from 60s, Norwegian folk and Bach chorales.
Closer jazz. Bugge Wesseltoft. April 1. 7 p.m. Closer art center (31 Nyzhnoyurkivska St.) Hr 400-500
British National Theatre Live ‘Saint Joan’
This classic play by Bernard Shaw is brought to the stage by the famous British director Josie Rourke. “Saint Joan” is the story of French national heroine Joan of Arc (played by Gemma Arterton). She was captured by allies of England during the Hundred Years’ War, put on trial and executed because for supporting France against England in the war. Centuries later Joan of Arc was canonized as a Roman Catholic saint.
British National Theatre Live “Saint Joan.” April 6, 18, 25. 7 p.m. Kyiv Cinema (19 Velyka Vasylkivska St.) Hr 175
‘Egyptian Vision’ exhibition
Ancient Egypt’s culture has had a great impact on the world, but ironically we don’t know that much about the art and cultural life of modern Egypt. To make up for this gap in knowledge, Kyiv History Museum is preparing an exhibition of 40 paintings created by contemporary Egyptian artists.
“Egyptian Vision” exhibition. April 4-23. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Kyiv History Museum (7 Bohdan Khmelnytskyi St.) Entry is free
