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Patricia Kaas (pop, chanson)
French singer and actress Patricia Kaas has had the greatest success in Germany, Switzerland, Canada and she is well-known in Ukraine, too. In her music she mixes pop, cabaret, and French chanson. Born in a small village on the border with Germany, since the very young age Kaas knew how to rock the stage with millions people watching her performance. And that is what she plans doing in Kyiv.
Patricia Kaas (pop, cabaret). Palace Ukraine. (103 Velyka Vasylkivska St.) Nov. 15. 7 p.m. Hr 1,000 – 5,000
‘Murder on the Orient Express’
The new adaptation of the renowned novel by Agatha Christie “Murder on the Orient Express” is about to hit the world’s cinemas, and Ukraine is no exception. The story unfolds around 13 strangers that become suspects of the murder committed in the train, where they all are stranded. The cast of the film gathered acclaimed actors: Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Willem Dafoe, Michelle Pfeiffer and Penélope Cruz.
“Murder on the Orient Express.” Ukraine Cinema (5 Horodetskoho St.) Nov. 11, 12. 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Hr 50 – 70. Zhovten (26 Kostiantynivska St.) Nov. 11, 12. 2:30 p.m. Hr 75 – 95
Alessandro Safina (classical crossover)
He is the kind of singer who successfully mixes opera and classical pop music. He contributed to Baz Luhrmann’s film Moulin Rouge where he performed Elton John’s “Your Song” with Ewan McGregor, recorded a duet with Sarah Brightman, and now he arrives to Kyiv together with symphonic orchestra to present his new program.
Alessandro Safina (classical crossover). Palace of Sports (1 Sportyvna Sq.) Nov. 18. 7 p.m. Hr 150 – 2,750
‘Super Size Me’
American Library continues its Documentary Film Festival with screening of the controversial film “Super Size Me.” The documentary shows American filmmaker Morgan Spurlock eating only fast food from McDonald’s restaurant chain for a month. The film features the director’s diary and the changes that his physical and psychological well – being has taken during this month.
“Super Size Me.” American Library (8/5 Voloska St.) Nov. 14. 5 p.m. Free
David Lynch in Kyiv
US director David Lynch salutes after receiving a lifetime achievement award during the 12th Rome Film Festival on November 4, 2017 in Rome. (AFP)
The iconic American director David Lynch, who is best-known for his series “Twin Peaks,” comes to Ukraine on Nov. 16 – 18 to open the branch of his charitable David Lynch Foundation in Kyiv. Lynch will meet with Ukrainian students, officials and politicians and will hold two meetups with fans in Planeta Kino cinema and a dinner at Fairmont Hotel on Nov. 17.
Gala Dinner. David Lynch (meetup). Fairmont (1 Naberezhno – Khreshchatytska St.) Nov. 17.6 p.m. Hr 55,000
Meeting with David Lynch. Planeta Kino (34 Stepan Bandery Ave.). Nov. 17. 2 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Hr 400
‘Follies’ (theater recording)
One of the most renowned musicals with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, “Follies” is about the reunion of the former performers of Weismann Theater on the night before building’s demolition. The musical focuses on two couples who are deeply unhappy in their marriages. The play will be screened in English with Ukrainian subtitles.
“Follies” (British Theater Live). Multiplex (Lavina Mall, 6D Berkoverstka St.) Nov. 16. 9 p.m. Hr 175 – 225
