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Programme of Films for the Week of FRIDAY F G THURSDAY >B MARCH ?=>E

FINAL PORTRAIT directed at William Willoughby, the town's the backdrop of Cold War America in the early UK/USA ?=>D, E> min , >CDL revered chief of police. When his second-in- 60 ’s, about a lonely janitor who forms a unique command, Officer Dixon - an immature mother's relationship with an amphibious creature that Directed: Stanley Tucci boy with a penchant for violence - gets in - is held in captivity at a secret research facility. Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Armie Hammer, volved, the battle is only exacerbated. Clemence Poesy l Deftly balances black comedy against searing The search for perfection never ends drama and draws unforgettable perform- Based on a true story... in 1964, American writer ances from its veteran cast Rotten Tomatoes James Lord is asked to sit for a portrait by artist l Soaringly satisfying viewing, blistering Alberto Giacometti. A portrait of genius, and of performances The Telegraph a friendship between two men who are utterly l Funny, brutal, breathtakingly beautiful Empire different, yet increasingly bonded through a single, ever-evolving act of creativity. The film shines a light on the artistic process, by turns CALL ME BY YOUR NAME R exhilarating, exasperating and bewildering, ITALY/FRANCE ?=>D, >@? min, >C DLNS W I N N E OSCAR Winner for Best Film questioning whether the gift of a great artist is Directed: Luca Guadagnino (I am Love, a blessing or a curse. A Bigger Splash) l Lovingly made, minutely observed and Starring: Armie Hammer, Timotheé Chalamet, l A compelling love story... B Stars Cape Argus delicately comedic The Herald Amira Casar, Michael Stuhlbarg l Sumptuously designed, thrillingly constructed , l Giacometti is played with explosive eccentric- A Oscar Noms - including Best Film - Winner of passionately romantic The Guardian ity by Geoffrey Rush Financial Times the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay l Absolutely wonderful NY Times l Highly entertaining The Guardian A Golden Globe Noms, and A BAFTA Noms l Film poetry... thanks to marvellous perform- l A stellar performance from Geoffrey Rush It's the summer of 1983, and precocious 17-year - ances and stunning production design TIFF Total Film old Elio is spending the days with his family at their 17th-century villa in Lombardy, Italy. He PHANTOM THREAD soon meets Oliver, a handsome doctoral student. R USA ?=>D, >@= min , >CLV W I N N E THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE Amid the sun-drenched splendor of the country, EBBING, MISSOURI R W I N N E Elio discovers sensual, transcendant love. Based Directed: Paul Thomas Anderson UK/USA ?=>D, >>B min, >C LVP on the acclaimed novel by André Aciman. (There will be Blood, Inherent Vice) Directed: Martin McDonagh (In Bruges) Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis (in his final role) , l A knockout! Casts a beautifully erotic, sensual Vicky Krieps, Lesley Manville Starring: Francis McDormand, Woody spell Entertainment Weekly Harrelson, Sam Rockwell l A cinematic ravishment of the senses NYT C Oscar Noms - incl. Best Film - Winner of the l Extremely sensual, intimate and piercingly Oscar for Best Costume Design honest Hollywood Reporter A BAFTA Noms - incl. Best Actor, Best Actress l This is a film to rush to, and to then savour Set in the glamour of 1950’s post-war London, every minute of The Atlantic Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker l Even as he beguiles us with mystery, whose fastidious life is distrupted by a young, Guadagnino recreates Elio's life-changing strong-willed woman who becomes his muse summer with such intensity that we might as and lover. An illuminating portrait both of an well be experiencing it first-hand Variety artist on a creative journey, and the women OSCAR Winner for Best Actress who keep his world running. THE SHAPE OF WATER l Gorgeous, unpredictable... with captivating R W I N N E Oscar Winner for Best Actress, Best Supp. Actor USA ?=>D, >?@ min, >CLN SV lead performances IGN Entertainment Winner of A Golden Globes - incl. Best Film Directed: Guillermo del Toro l Pure, delicious pleasure… superb, elegant Winner of B BAFTAs - incl. Best Film, Best Starring: Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, The Guardian Actress, Best Supp. Actor, Best Original Screen - Richard Jenkins, Octavia Spencer l A finely woven narrative filled with humour play, and Best British Film Winner of A Oscars including Best Film and and intoxicating, romantic tension R. Tomatoes After months have passed without a culprit in Best Director - >@ Oscar Nominations l Ravishing, meticulous, exquisite Rex Reed her daughter's murder case, Mildred Hayes Winner of ? Golden Globes - incl Best Director l Another gorgeous film by PT Anderson, with makes a bold move, painting 3 billboards lead- From master storyteller, Guillermo del Toro, Day-Lewis' powerhouse performance ing into her town with a controversial message comes this other-worldly fairy tale, set against matched by costar Vicky Krieps Screen Rant

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE OSCAR WINNING FILMS NOW SHOWING! Programme of Films for the Week of FRIDAY F G THURSDAY >B MARCH ?=>E SCREEN 1 SCREEN 2 SCREEN 3 SCREEN 4 THE GREATEST SHOWMAN LOVING VINCENT I, TONYA FINAL PORTRAIT >?.>B PM >?.>B PM >>.@= AM EXCEPT SAT >>.AB AM A.>B PM THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE ?.>B PM LADY BIRD ?.== PM EBBING, MISSOURI A.>B PM C.@= PM EXCEPT TUE THE SHAPE OF WATER ?.AB PM C.>B PM EXCEPT FRI, THUR DARKEST HOUR >.AB PM E.@= PM E.AB PM E.>B PM EXCEPT SAT, WED A.== PM EXCEPT TUES CALL ME BY YOUR NAME PHANTOM THREAD THE POST C.== PM E.@= PM C.>B PM EXCEPT SUN

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LADY BIRD USA ?=>D, EA min , >CDLS LOVING VINCENT THE POST USA ?=>D, >>C min, >=F>?PGL Directed: Greta Gerwig POLAND/UK ?=>D, E> min, >@ DLV Directed: Steven Spielberg Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Lucas Hedges, Directed: Dorota Kobiela, Hugh Welchman Starring: Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep Timotheé Chalamet, Laurie Metcalf Starring: Douglas Booth, Jerome Flynn, ? Oscar Noms - incl. Best Film B Oscar Noms - incl. Best Film, Best Director Saoirse Ronan 6 Golden Globe Noms - incl . Best Film Winner ? Golden Globes - incl. Best Comedy Oscar Nominated: Best Animated Feature A tribute to the power of journalism. The story An outspoken daughter must navigate a loving The world’s first fully painted animated feature of the Washington Post’s decision to publish but turbulent relationship with her strong- film about the life of the iconic Dutch master, the Pentagon Papers is an iconic moment in US willed mother over the course of an eventful and the mystery surrounding his death. history: the press claiming its freedom to call and poignant senior year of high school. out the excesses of power. l Beautiful, warm and inspired SF Chronicle l A great story well told Wall Street Journal l Infused with freshness and surprise NY Times l Excellent performances, the clarity of hard l Touching, wry humour Common Sense Media journalism and raw suspense The Guardian l Unique, original, fresh, wonderful Chicago ST l A smart piece of cinema that entertains in l Heartwarmingly affecting Empire spades Indie London l Expertly-crafted and compelling Screen Rant I, TONYA USA ?=>D, >?> min, >CDLSV R W I N N E Friday F March at C:>B pm Directed: Craig Gillespie l An animated masterpiece Deadline Starring: Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan German Language Centre, Cape Town and l A triumph Empire The Goethe Institut present a screening of @ Oscar Noms - incl. Best Actress - Winner of l A breathtaking achievement Stuff.Co.NZ the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress FREISTATT ‘Sanctuary’ Based on unbelievable, but true events: a darkly Germany ?=>B, >=A min. German, English subtitles comedic and entertaining tale of the American THE GREATEST SHOWMAN USA ?=>D, >=B min, >=F>? PG PV Directed: Marc Brummund figure skater, Tonya Harding, and one of the Starring: Louis Hofmann, Alexander Held, most sensational scandals in sports history. Directed: Michael Gracey Katharina Lorenz S t arring: Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams l Frequently hilarious, crucially revealing and May 1968: Rolling Stones, bell-bottoms, mini- Winner of Golden Globe Award for Best Song resoundingly enjoyable Stuff.co.nz skirts, sexual revolution, protests against the l You’ll laugh till it hurts! Rolling Stone The Greatest Showman is a bold and original Vietnam War… while Germany embarks on a l A hilarious tragedy of success so entertaining musical that celebrates the birth of show busi - new era of freedom, rebellious 14-year-old you cant look away! Indiewire ness. Inspired by the ambition and imagination Wolfgang gets sent to Freistatt, a foster home of P.T. Barnum, it tells the story of a visionary for difficult children, after ongoing conflicts who rose to create a mesmerizing spectacle with his stepfather. There he shall be “educat- DARKEST HOUR that became a worldwide sensation. R ed” to become a decent boy. W I N N E UK ?=>D, >?B min, DFE PG l Joyously uplifting, solid gold magi c Radio Times Tickets: R40 Bookings: (021) 424 59 27 Directed: Joe Wright l A virtuoso Hugh Jackman and spare-no- www.goethezentrum-capetown.co.za Starring: Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott - Thomas expense production values Rolling Stone www.facebook.com/goethe.cape.town Winner of ? Oscars - incl. Best Actor l A joy to watch, hugely entertaining The Sun Winner of Golden Globe for Best Actor LABIA MOVIE & DINNER SPECIALS Winner of ? BAFTA Awards: incl. Best Actor Sunday >> March at C:>B pm This thrilling and inspiring true story, from the Monday, Tuesday: director of Atonement , ushers us into the back - HEAL USA ?=>D, >=C min Societi Bistro, 50 Orange St - 021 424 2100 rooms and bunkers of British government dur - A new documentary by Kelly Noonam Gores 2 pasta dishes + 2 movie tickets: R110 ing a pivotal point in WWII, when Churchill was with Deepak Chopra, Bruce Lipton, Marianne Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday after Apm: thrust into the role of Prime Minister and Britain Williamson & others about the Power of the Diva Café, 81 Buitenkant St - 021 461 0013 was on the brink of being invaded. Churchill Mind. Scientists and spiritual teachers discuss 2 pizzas + 2 movie tickets: R110 must withstand his darkest hour, rally a nation, how thoughts, beliefs and emotions impact Thursday: and try to change the course of world history. human health and the ability to heal. Knead, 50 Kloof St - 021 424 1666 l Testament to the power of words and their Admission: R 50 plus Q&A 2 b u r g e rs & chips + 2 movie tickets: R150 infinite capacity to inspire Indiewire Bookings: Webtickets/Pick ‘n Pay Vouchers must first be purchased at the restau - l Oldman is terrific as Churchill The Guardian Info: [email protected] rant and then exchanged for tickets at the Labia.

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