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THE ZOOKEEPER’S WIFE: Last Day Wednesday, May 17th

Watch Trailer Director: Niki Caro
Writer(s): Angela Workman, Diane Ackerman
Cast: Jessica Chastain, Johan Heldenbergh, Daniel Brühl

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The Zookeeper’s Wife tells the account of keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, Antonina and Jan Zabinski, who helped save hundreds of people and animals during the German invasion.

“This is a handsomely shot, weighty story, and Chastain is a knockout in the lead.” -Adam Graham, Detroit News

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Running Time: 127 minutes127 MIN
PG-13 Rated

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THEIR FINEST: Last Day Thursday, May 25th

Watch Trailer Director: Lone Scherfig
Writer(s): Gaby Chiappe, Lissa Evans
Cast: Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy

The year is 1940, London. With the nation bowed down by war, the British ministry turns to propaganda films to boost morale at home. Realizing their films could use “a woman’s touch,” the ministry hires Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton) as a scriptwriter in charge of writing the female dialogue. Although her artist husband looks down on her job, Catrin’s natural flair quickly gets her noticed by cynical, witty lead scriptwriter Buckley (Sam Claflin). Catrin and Buckley set out to make an epic feature film based on the Dunkirk rescue starring the gloriously vain, former matinee idol Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy). As bombs are dropping all around them, Catrin, Buckley and their colorful cast and crew work furiously to make a film that will warm the hearts of the nation.

 

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Running Time: 117 min117 MIN
R Rated
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Their Finest is one of the smartest, funniest and most surprising movies I've seen in years.

Joe Morgenstern
Wall Street Journal
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KEDI: Last Day May 4th

Watch Trailer Director: Ceyda Torun

Kedi is not a documentary about house cats or the strays you occasionally see in your back yard. Kedi is a film about the hundreds of thousands of cats who have roamed the metropolis of Istanbul freely for thousands of years, wandering in and out of people’s lives, impacting them in ways only an animal who lives between the worlds of the wild and the tamed can. Cats and their kittens bring joy and purpose to those they choose, giving people an opportunity to reflect on life and their place in it. In Istanbul, cats are the mirrors to ourselves.

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Running Time: 80 minutes80 MIN

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Festival Encore: TONI ERDMANN

Watch Trailer Director: Maren Ade
Writer(s): Maren Ade
Cast: Sandra Hüller, Peter Simonischek, Michael Wittenborn
Language: German, English, Romanian

LAST DAY THURSDAY, APRIL 13th

A practical joking father tries to reconnect with his hard working daughter by creating an outrageous alter ego and posing as her CEO’s life coach.

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Running Time: 162 minutes162 MIN
R Rated

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LOGAN: Last Day Thursday, March 30th

Watch Trailer Director: James Mangold
Writer(s): James Mangold, Scott Frank
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen

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In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan’s attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.

Logan is a punch in the gut in all the right ways. – Alan Scherstuhl, Village Voice

Easily the best Wolverine outing, Logan is The Dark Knight of the mutant-filled X-franchise, a gripping film that transcends the comic-book genre by saying something important… – Brian Truitt, USA Today

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Running Time: 137 minutes137 MIN
R Rated

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*Best Picture* MOONLIGHT: Last Day Thursday, March 23rd

Watch Trailer Director: Barry Jenkins
Writer(s): Barry Jenkins
Cast: Naomie Harris, Mahershala Ali, Trevante Rhodes, Janelle Monáe
Awards: 2017 ACADEMY AWARDS WINNER - Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor

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The tender, heartbreaking story of a young man in Miami and his struggle to find himself, told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain, and beauty of falling in love, while grappling with his own sexuality.

“An astonishing film of exquisite lyricism and deep feeling,” says A.O. Scott of The New York Times

“A Masterpiece. We leave the theater as different people than we came in,” raves David Fear of Rolling Stone

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Running Time: 110 minutes110 MIN
R Rated

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School of Film Screenings

The Ohio University School of Film fosters an educational environment of creativity, diversity, and excellence.

Our students are passionate and disciplined; their styles are eclectic.

The only Ohio filmmaking formula is the convergence of technical expertise and skilled visual storytelling. Within this rigorous setting, our students examine and develop motion pictures as an art form, educational tool, and vehicle for social change.

Admission is FREE thanks to Arts for Ohio.

 

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Beat the Heat

Summer in Athens means the return of the Athena Cinema’s BEAT THE HEAT Series – a splendid showcase of children-and-family-friendly films to be held on Saturday afternoons! Get a break from the heat and come enjoy the cool air conditioning, snack on delicious concessions, and revive the tradition of watching movies on the big screen – everything from nostalgia-inducing family films to international animation, this series offers something “cool” for folks of all ages.

The purpose of this series is to give back to children’s organizations in our area and to the greater Athens community as a whole. As a result, the admission price for each film event is simply a monetary donation to the local organization we’ve chosen to support for that week — these orgs will be announced once the summer film line-up has been determined.

It’s our pleasure to provide this ultra-affordable source of entertainment during the summer, in addition to giving families an incentive to visit Uptown Athens/Court St and increase foot-traffic to local businesses during the lean months between semesters. We hope you’ll come out and support our initiative – Take advantage of local shopping and dining, ample parking, and a fun summer event with your friends and family!

This series is made possible thanks to support from the following sponsors: OUCU Financial, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, Brenen’s Cafe and Deli, Athens County Children Services, Ohio Arts Council, and Arts for Ohio

 

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Sponsored by Ohio University, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, Athens County Children Services and Ohio University Credit Union. Additional partners include Athens County Public Libraries and Athens Community Arts, Parks & Recreation.

OU Family Weekend Movies

Bring your Mom, Dad, sister or brother to a movie at Athens’ historic theater. Established in 1915, the Athena Cinema is a great place to make memories with your family.

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ELLE: Last Day Thursday, March 9th

Watch Trailer Director: Paul Verhoeven
Writer(s): Philippe Djian, David Birke
Cast: Isabelle Huppert, Laurent Lafitte, Anne Consigny
Awards: 2017 GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER - Best Actress (Drama), Best Foreign Film

*This film is spoken in French with English subtitles.*

Michèle seems indestructible. Head of a leading video game company, she brings the same ruthless attitude to her love life as to business. Being attacked in her home by an unknown assailant changes Michèle’s life forever. When she resolutely tracks the man down, they are both drawn into a curious and thrilling game—a game that may, at any moment, spiral out of control.

“Rivetingly unpredictable, lurid, and black as pitch.” — Ignatiy Vishnevetsky, A.V. Club
“Audiences arriving for a lurid slab of arthouse exploitation will be taken off-guard by the complex, compassionate, often corrosively funny examination of unconventional desires that awaits them.” — Guy Lodge, Variety

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Running Time: 130 minutes130 MIN
R Rated

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