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19:30 | National Theater Live: A Small Family Business |
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Theatre production. UK 2014, 160 min. Directed by Adam Penford. Jack McCracken: a man of principle in a corrupt world. But not for long. Moments after taking over his father-in-law's business he's approached by a private detective armed with some compromising information. Jack's integrity fades away as he discovers his extended family to be thieves and adulterers, looting the business from their suburban homes. Rampant self-interest takes over and comic hysteria builds to a macabre climax. In English with Russian subtitles.
Formula Kino Europa  |
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19:30 | National Theater Live: King Lear |
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Theatre production by Royal National Theatre. UK 2014, 205 min. Directed by Sam Mendes. Starring: Simon Russell Beale, Stephen Boxer, Cassie Bradley, Tom Brooke, Olivia Vinall. In English with Russian subtitles. An aged king decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is most eloquent in praising him. His favourite, Cordelia, says nothing.
Kronwerk Cinema Lefortovo |
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19:30 | Stratford Shakespeare Festival: Caesar and Cleopatra |
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Theatre production. Canada 2009, 131 min. Directed by Des McAnuff. Starring: Christopher Plummer, Nikki M. James, Diane D'Aquila, Peter Donaldson, Timothy D. Stickney. Starring Academy Award Winner Christopher Plummer and Tony Award winning Nikki James Caesar and Cleopatra is a witty and seductive comedy about the relationship between a veteran Roman political strategist and an enchanting Egyptian teenage queen. Stratford's production was hailed by The New York Times as "the climactic event in the company's impressive current season." Now movie audiences can witness the acclaimed performance of legendary Canadian actor Christopher Plummer, and experience the drama, intrigue and comedy of George Bernard Shaw's celebrated play. The production also stars Nikki M. James, who later when on to receive the 2011 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Nabulungi in The Book of Mormon. The high quality production captures the true experience of witnessing Shaw's celebrated play on the prestigious Stratford Festival stage. In English with Russian subtitles.
Formula Kino Praga |
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