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Pawn Sacrifice (Zhertvuya Peshkoi, 2014): Edward Zwick directs a thriller about Bobby Fischer (Tobey Maguire) who won the 1972 World Chess Championship in Iceland. Takashi Seida / Bleecker Street / IMDB

Absolutely Anything (Vsyo Mogu, 2015): As an experiment, a group of eccentric aliens confer a human being with the power to do absolutely anything,?  Terry Jones's comedy starring Kate Beckinsale, Robin Williams and Simon Pegg.

35MM Thurs. at 5:15 p.m., Sat. at 10 a.m. In English and French; Russian subtitles.

Burnt (Shef Adam Jones, 2015): Adam Jones (Bradley Cooper) is a Chef who destroyed his career with drugs and erratic behavior. He attempts to rebuild his life and his career in London, in the hopes of opening a new restaurant that will gain three Michelin stars. A comedy directed by John Wells.

Pioner Fri. at 1:10 p.m., Sat. at 12:50 a.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 11 a.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Ghosts: Henrik Ibsen's Henrik Ibsen's psychological drama examines the hidden threats to society. Directed by Richard Ayre for the Almeida Theater.

Formula Kino Gorizont Tues. at 7:30 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Hamlet: Cumberbatch (2015): Benedict Cumberbatch stars in Lyndsey Turner's new staging of Shakespeare at the Barbican Center.

Eldar Thurs. at 7:30 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Henry V: RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran continues his exploration of Shakespeare's History Plays. Henry IV is dead and Hal (Alex Hassell) is King. With England in a state of unrest, he must gain the respect of his nobility and people. Laying claim to parts of France and following an insult from the French Dauphin, Henry gathers his troops and prepares for a war that he hopes will unite his country.

Formula Kino Gorizont Sat. at 7 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Formula Kino Praga Sat. at 3 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

How to Change the World (Kak Izmenit Mir, 2015): Jerry Rothwell's gripping chronicle of Greenpeace's early history.

Center of Documentary Cinema Fri. at 1 p.m., Sun. at 2:45 p.m., Mon. at 4:45 p.m., Tues. at 5 p.m., Wed. at 3 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Pioner Thurs. at 11:50 a.m., Fri. at 9:20 a.m., Sat. at 11:45 a.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Love (Lyubov, 2015): A young man who feels trapped by an unplanned child with his girlfriend looks back on a previous, perhaps darker, relationship with a woman who is now missing. Directed by Gaspar Noe, stars Aomi Muyock, Karl Glusman and Klara Kristin.

Pioner Fri. at 9:20 p.m. In English and French; Russian subtitles.

Macbeth (2015): Justin Kurzel's adaptation of Shakespeare starring Michael Fassbender, Elizabeth Debicki and Marion Cotillard.

35MM Fri. at 9 p.m., Sat. at 5:25 p.m., Sun. at 4:15 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Center of Documentary Cinema Thurs. and Dec. 4 at 1 p.m., Fri. at 3:15 p.m., Sun. and Tues. at 9 p.m., Wed. at 12:45 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Pioner Thurs. at 11:40 a.m. and 9:30 p.m., Fri. at 7:10 and 11:50 p.m., Sat. at 6 and 10:40 p.m., Sun. at 3:30 and 6 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Zvezda Thurs. at 1:25 p.m., Sat. at 5:35 p.m., Mon. at 8:05 p.m., Tues. at 3:25 p.m., Wed. at 1:50 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Pawn Sacrifice (Zhertvuya Peshkoi, 2014): Edward Zwick directs a thriller about Bobby Fischer (Tobey Maguire) who won the 1972 World Chess Championship in Iceland.

Pioner Thurs. at 7:15 p.m., Fri. at 5 p.m., Sat. at 3:30 p.m., Sun. at 1:20 p.m. and 1:05 a.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Zvezda Thurs. at 3:30 p.m., Sun. at 3:40 p.m., Tues. at 1:20 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Private Lives (Chastniye Zhizni): Jonathan Kent's staging of Noel Coward's comedy starring Toby Stephens and Anna Chancellor. Old romance is kindled when a former married couple — each now on honeymoons with new spouses — meets in the Riviera.

Formula Kino Gorizont Fri. at 7:30 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

GUM Hall Mon. at 8 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Rock the Kasbah (Rock na Vostoke, 2015): Barry Levinson's musical comedy starring Bill Murray, Leem Lubany and Zooey Deschanel. A down-on-his-luck music manager discovers a teenage girl with an extraordinary voice while on a music tour in Afghanistan and takes her to Kabul to compete on the popular television show, Afghan Star.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 11:25 a.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Secret in Their Eyes (Taina v Ikh Glazakh, 2015): Chiwetel Ejiofor, Nicole Kidman and Julia Roberts star in Billy Ray's dark thriller about a team of FBI agents investigating the murders of teenage girls.

35MM Thurs. at 10 a.m., Fri. at 11:35 a.m., Sat. at 7:25 p.m., Sun. at 2:15 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Pioner Thurs. at 9:25 p.m. and 1:20 a.m., Sat. at 11:20 a.m., Sun. at 10:25 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Spectre (2015): A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind the global criminal organization Spectre. Directed by Sam Mendes, stars Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz and Lea Seydoux.

Pioner Thurs. at 2:15 p.m., Sun. at 10:20 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 (Golodniye Igry: Soika-Peresmeshnitsa, 2015): As the war of Panem escalates to the destruction of other districts by the Capitol, Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant leader of the rebellion, must bring together an army against President Snow, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance.

GUM Hall Thurs. at 8:45 p.m., Fri. at 5:10 p.m., Sat. and Sun. at 7:20 p.m., Mon. at 5:15 p.m., Tues. at 4:20 p.m., Wed. at 5 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

The Winter's Tale (Zimnyaya Skazka): Shakespeare's timeless tragicomedy of obsession and redemption is reimagined in a new production of the Kenneth Branagh Theater Company. Co-directed by Rob Ashford and Kenneth Branagh, it stars Judi Dench as Paulina and Kenneth Branagh as Leontes.

Formula Kino Europe Thurs. at 10:15 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Formula Kino Gorizont Thurs. at 10:15 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

GUM Hall Thurs. at 10:15 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Victor Frankenstein (2015): Paul McGuigan's horror film based on contemporary adaptations of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel stars Daniel Radcliffe, James McAvoy and Jessica Brown.

35MM Thurs. at 1:35 and 11 p.m., Fri. at 1:30 and 7 p.m., Sat. at 3:30 and 9:20 p.m., Sun. at 12:15 and 10:20 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

GUM Hall Thurs. at 2:20 p.m., Fri. at 12:55 p.m., Sat. and Sun. at 3 p.m., Mon. at 1 p.m., Tues. at 9:05 p.m., Wed. at 12:50 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Pioner Thurs. at 2 and 7:10 p.m., Fri. at 2 and 9:35 p.m., Sat. at 2 and 6 p.m., Sun. at 11:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Youth (Molodost, 2015): A retired orchestra conductor is on holiday with his daughter and film director best friend in the Alps when he receives an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II to perform for Prince Philip's birthday. Written and directed by Paolo Sorrentino, stars Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel, Rachel Weisz, Paul Dano, and Jane Fonda.

Pioner Thurs. at 4:30 p.m., Fri. at 7:15 p.m., Sat. at 10:45 p.m., Sun. at 1:30 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 3:20 and 8 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Future Shorts. Autumn 2015: a new program of shorts and animated films.

35MM Thurs. at 3:35 p.m., Fri. at 5:25 p.m., Sat. at 11:15 p.m. In various languages; Russian subtitles.

Center of Documentary Cinema Sun. at 1 p.m., Mon. at 3 p.m. In various languages; Russian subtitles.

FESTIVAL German Cinema: Herbert (A Heavy Heart, 2013): A former East German boxing champion is forced to reflect on his life when he is diagnosed with a fatal disease.

Formula Kino Gorizont Wed. at 7 p.m. In German; Russian subtitles.

Heist 657 (Skorost: Avtobus 657, 2015): Scott Mann's crime thriller revolves around a casino heist by a sick daughter's father, who has to pay for her treatment. Stars Dave Bautista, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Robert De Niro.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 11:20 a.m. Dubbed.

Pyat Zvyozd-Paveletskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 12:10 a.m. Dubbed.

Ierei-San. Ispoved Samuraya (Priest-San. Confessions of a Samurai, 2015): Yegor Baranov's acrion film starring Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Ivan Okhlobystin, Pyotr Mamonov and Lyudmila Chursina. Music by Boris Grebenshchikov.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 8:55 p.m.

Le Tout Nouveau Testament (The Brand New Testament; Noveishy Zavet, 2015): Jaco Van Dormael's surreal comedy in which God is a real life character who lives in Brussels. Stars Pili Groyne, Benoit Poelvoorde and Catherine Deneuve.

35MM Thurs. at 6:50 p.m., Fri. at 11 p.m., Sat. at 10 a.m., Sun. at 8:15 p.m. In French; Russian subtitles.

Pioner Thurs. at 1:30 a.m., Fri. at 11:30 a.m., Sat. at 1:05 a.m., Sun. at 3:50 p.m. In French; Russian subtitles.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 11:10 a.m., 5:25 and 9:55 p.m. In French; Russian subtitles.

Metamorphosis (2015): Sergei Taramayev and Lyubov Lvova's drama focuses on a young talented pianist.

Pioner Thurs. at 5 p.m., Fri. at 11:15 a.m., Sat. at 1:30 p.m.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 4:50 and 10:40 p.m.

Raiskiye Kushchi (Garden of Eden, 2015): Alexander Proshkin's psychological drama starring Yevgeny Tsyganov and Chulpan Khamatova.

Pioner Thurs. at 11:30 p.m., Fri. at 4:30 p.m., Sat. at 4 p.m., Sun. at 9:15 a.m.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 2:55 and 8:40 p.m.

Pyat Zvyozd-Paveletskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 1:10 and 7:10 p.m.

Rolan Thurs. to Wed. at 8:30 p.m.

Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen (Ryudzo i Semero Boitsov, 2015): Takeshi Kitano's action comedy about retired Yakuza gangsters who reunite for their last battle.

Pioner Fri. at 11:55 p.m., Sun. at 12:30 a.m. In Japanese; Russian subtitles.

Sarancha (Locusts, 2014): Yegor Baranov's romantic thriller.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 10:55 p.m.

Sicario (Ubiitsa, 2015): An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by an elected government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, stars Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 5:40 and 10:20 p.m. Dubbed.

Pyat Zvyozd-Paveletskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 12:10 and 7:05 p.m. Dubbed.

Rolan Thurs. to Wed. at 3:30 and 10:20 p.m. Dubbed.

Sindrom Petrushki (The Petrushka Syndrome, 2015): Yelena Khazanova's drama on the themes of Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion" stars Yevgeny Mironov and Chulpan Khamatova.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 11:05 a.m., 1 and 6:40 p.m.

Sokhrani Moyu Rech Navsegda (Save My Word Forever, 2015): Roma Liberov's art documentary about poet Osip Mandelshtam.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 5:15 p.m.

Uchilka (The Schoolmarm, 2015): Alexei Petrukhin's crime drama starring Irina Kupchenko.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 5:20 p.m.

Rolan Thurs. to Wed. at 3:55 p.m.

Zelyonaya Kareta (The Green Coach, 2015): Oleg Asadulin's drama focuses on a successful film director whose life suddenly falls apart.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 7 p.m.

Zonda: Folclore Argentino (2015): Carlos Saura's new musical documentary.

35MM Thurs. at noon.

Center of Documentary Cinema Thurs. at 3:30 p.m., Fri. at 5:30 p.m., Sun. at 7:20 p.m., Mon. at 6:50 p.m., Tues. at 3:15 p.m., Wed. at 5:15 p.m., Dec. 3 at 12:45 p.m.

Pioner Fri. at 11:40 p.m., Fri. at 3:10 p.m., Sat. at 9:30 a.m., Sun. at 11:30 a.m.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 3:40 p.m.

Cinema Addresses

Aktovy Zal
18 Perevedenovsky Pereulok, entrance 1. M. Baumanskaya, Elektrozavodskaya. 495-221-0757

Barvikha Luxury Village
114 Rublyovo-Uspenskoye Shosse, Posyolok Barvikha. M. Molodyozhnaya. 495-933-7363, barvikhaconcerthall.ru

Beat Film Festival
en.2014.beatfilmfestival.ru

35MM
47/24 Ulitsa Pokrovka. M. Krasniye Vorota, Kurskaya. 495-780-9142

Cinema Club at Winzavod
14th Syromyatnichesky Pereulok, Winzavod Contemporary Art Center, Green Hangar. M. Chkalovskaya, Kurskaya. 495-664-3980

Cinema Park Metropolis
16A Leningradskoye Shosse, Bldg. 4. M. Voikovskaya. 495-644-4111, cinemapark.ru

Center of Documentary Cinema
2 Zubovsky Bulvar, Bldg. 7. M. Park Kultury. 495-637-7919, cdkino.ru

Central House of Artists
10 Krymsky Val. M. Park Kultury, Oktyabrskaya. 499-238-9634/9843, cha.ru

Cervantes Institute
20A Novinsky Bulvar, Bldg. 1-2. M. Krasnopresnenskaya. 495-609-9022/9422, moscu.cervantes.es/ru/default.shtm

Dom Kino
13 Vasilyevskaua Ul. M. Belorusskaya, unikino.ru

Domzhur
8A Nikitsky Bulvar. M. Arbatskaya. 495-691-5698, 222-1060, 697-20-86, domjour.ru

Eldar
105 Leninsky Prospekt. Metro Yugo-Zapadnaya, Prospekt Vernadskogo. 495-735-9944, 735-9968.

Formula Kino City
2 Presnenskaya Naberezhnaya, AfiMall City. M. Vystavochnaya. 800-250-8025

Formula Kino Europe
Ploshchad Kievskogo Vokzala. M. Kievskaya. 800-250-8025

Formula Kino Gorizont
21/10 Komsomolsky Prospekt. M. Frunzenskaya. 800-250-8025

Formula Kino Na Rublyovke
62 Rublyovskoye Shosse, EvroPark Mall. 800-250-8025

Formula Kino Praga
10 Nizhnyaya Maslovka, M. Savyolovskaya, 800-250-8025

Formula Kino Strela
23/25 Smolenskaya-Sennaya Ploshchad. M. Smolenskaya. 800-250-8025

Gogol Theater
8A Ulitsa Kazakova. M. Kurskaya. 499-262-9214, 499-261-5528, (website currently being reconstructed)

GUM Hall Na Krasnoi Ploshchadi
3 Red Square, line 3, floor 3. 495-620-3062

Hermitage Garden
3 Ul. Karetny Ryad. M. Pushkinskaya. 495-699-0432, mosgorsad.ru

Illyuzion
1/15 Kotelnicheskaya Naberezhnaya. M. Taganskaya, Kitai-Gorod. 495-915-4339, 915-4353, illuzion-cinema.ru

Karo Film
In the Atrium shopping mall, 33 Zemlyanoi Val. M. Kurskaya. 495-545-0505

Khudozhestvenny
14 Arbatskaya Ploshchad (at the intersection of Nikitsky Bulvar and Novy Arbat). M. Arbatskaya. 495-691-9624/5598/0247

MIFF Moscow International Film Festival

Moscow Museum of Modern Art on Petrovka
25 Petrovka. M. Chekhovskaya. 495-231-3660, mmoma.ru

Multimedia Art Museum
16 Ul. Ostozhenka. M. Kropotkinskaya. 495-637-1100, mamm-mdf.ru/en

Muzeon Park of Arts
2 Krymsky Val. M. Oktyabrskaya, Park Kultury. 499-238-3396, muzeon.ru

Oktyabr
24 Novy Arbat. M. Arbatskaya. 495-545-0505

Pioner
21 Kutuzovsky Prospekt. M. Kutuzovskaya. 499-240-5240

Platforma at Winzavod Center
14th Syromyatnichesky Pereulok, Bldg. 6. M. Chkalovskaya, Kurskaya. platformaproject.ru, 495-917-1799, bigbilet.ru, winzavod.ru)

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya
In the Arkadia mall, 8 Sredny Ovchinnikovsky Pereulok. M. Novokuznetskaya. 495-916-9169

Pyat Zvyozd-Paveletskaya
25 Ulitsa Bakhrushina. M. Paveletskaya. 495-916-9169

Rolan
12 Chistoprudny Bulvar. M. Chistiye Prudy. 495-916-9169

Strelka Institute
14 Bersenevskaya Naberezhnaya, Bldg. 5A. Across from Christ the Savior Cathedral over the Patriarchy Bridge. M. Kropotkinskaya. 495-771-7437, strelka.com

Zvezda
18/22 Zemlyanoi Val. M. Kurskaya. 495- 917-8301, 495-916-2805, star-moskino.ru

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