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Elijah Wood plays a poet in ?€?Set Fire to the Stars?€? about a true-life encounter when a Harvard educated writer ends up on a weeklong retreat to save his hero, the rabble-rousing Dylan Thomas. In English at 35mm and Pioner. Set Fire to the Stars

1915 (2015): Exactly 100 years after the Armenian genocide, a theatre director stages a play to bring the ghosts of the past back to life. Written and directed by Garin Hovannisian and Alec Mouhibian.

Pioner Thurs. at 11:30 a.m., Fri. at 4:15 p.m., Sat. at 11:10 a.m., Sun. at 1:30 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

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

Rolan Thurs. to Wed. at 3:40 p.m. Dubbed.

5 to 7: (2014): An aspiring novelist enters into a relationship with a married woman. A romantic comedy written and directed by Victor Levin.

35MM Thurs. at 8 p.m., Fri. at 3:10 p.m., Sat. at 11 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., Mon. at 6:40 p.m., Tues. at 10 a.m., Wed. at 8 p.m. In English and French; Russian subtitles.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 9:40 p.m. In English and French; Russian subtitles.

A Zori Zdes Tikhiye (And the Dawns Are Quiet Here, 2015): Renat Davletyarov's war drama based on Boris Vasilyev's story.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 2, 6:30 and 8:50 p.m.

Pyat Zvyozd-Paveletskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 10:20 a.m., 12:35, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:55 p.m. and 12:15 a.m.

Rolan Thurs. to Wed. at 10:45 a.m., 3:35 and 8:25 p.m.

As the Gods Will (Strashnaya Volya Bogov, 2014): A group of high school students are forced to play a game of death without knowing why or how. A horror film by Takashi Miike.

35MM Thurs. at midnight, Fri. at 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., Sat. at 12:50 p.m., Sun. at 3:30 p.m., Mon. at 10:20 p.m., Wed. at 2 p.m. In Japanese; Russian subtitles.

Pioner Thurs. at 4:20 p.m., Fri. at 1:40 p.m., Sat. and Sun. at 11:40 p.m. In Japanese; Russian subtitles.

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

Avengers: Age of Ultron (Mstiteli; Era Altrona, 2015): When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and it is up to the Avengers to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plans. Joss Whedon's superhero film starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo.

Pioner Thurs. at 1:30, 7:10 and 9:55 p.m., Fri. at 7:10, 9:20 p.m. and 12:30 a.m., Sat. at 11:25 a.m., 12:55, 6:15, 8:05 and 9 p.m., Sun. at 3:30 p.m., 6, 6:20 and 8:40 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 11:15 a.m., 1:55, 4:35, 7:20, 10:05 and 11:10 p.m. Dubbed.

Rolan Thurs. to Wed. at 12:55, 5:45 and 10:35 p.m. Dubbed.

Birdman (2014): In the Oscar best-film winner, a washed up actor, who once played an iconic superhero, battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career and himself in the days leading up to the opening of a Broadway play. Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's comedy starring Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis and Edward Norton.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 12:50 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Bitva za Sevastopol (The Sevastopol Battle, 2015): Russian-Ukrainian war drama tells the true story of legendary sniper Lyudmila Pavlichenko (Yulia Peresild).

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

Danny Collins (Vtoroi Shans, 2015): An aging rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old letter written to him by John Lennon. Written and directed by Dan Fogelman, stars Al Pacino, Annette Bening, Jennifer Garner, Bobby Cannavale and Christopher Plummer.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 7:35 and 11:45 p.m. Dubbed.

Pyat Zvyozd-Paveletskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 2:55 and 8:45 p.m. Dubbed.

Rolan Thurs. to Wed. at 1:35 and 7:10 p.m. Dubbed.

El Ardor (Khozyain Dzhunglei, 2014): Pablo Fendrik's western stars Gael Garcia Bernal as a lone shaman who rescued the kidnapped woman from the mercenaries who killed her farmer father and took over her property.

35MM Thurs. at 1:30 p.m. and midnight, Fri. at 5 p.m., Sun. at 10 p.m., Mon. at 1 p.m., Tues. at 7 p.m. In English and Spanish; Russian subtitles.

El Cinco (Pyaty Nomer, 2014): Argentinian soccer player leaves his club for a career outside sports. During his last five matches, he struggles with the question of what he will do with his life. Directed by Adrian Biniez.

35MM Thurs. at 9:50 p.m., Fri. at 1:15 p.m., Sun. at 5:50 p.m., Mon. at 11 a.m., Tues. at 11:50 a.m., Wed. at 6 p.m. In Spanish; Russian subtitles.

Pioner Thurs. at 9:10 a.m., Fri. at 5:20 p.m., Sat. at 1:20 a.m. In Spanish; Russian subtitles.

Force Majeure (2014): Ruben Ostlund's wickedly funny psychodrama tells the story of a model Swedish family on a skiing holiday in the French Alps.

35MM Thurs. at 3:40 p.m., Fri. at 11 and 12:20a.m., Sat. at 4:45, Sun. at 7:45 p.m., Tues. at 4:40 p.m., Wed. at 10 a.m. In Swedish, English, French and Norwegian; Russian subtitles.

Center of Documentary Cinema Sun. and Wed. at 5 p.m., Mon. at 1 p.m., Tues. at 7 p.m. In Swedish, English, French and Norwegian; Russian subtitles.

Pioner Thurs. at 11:55 p.m., Sat. at 9:10 a.m., Sun. at 1:25 a.m. In Swedish, English, French and Norwegian; Russian subtitles.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 11:50 p.m. In Swedish, English, French and Norwegian; Russian subtitles.

From Here to Eternity (Otnyne i Vovek): A musical based on the novel of the same name by James Jones. Music by Stuart Brayson, lyrics by Tim Rice, directed by Tamara Harvey. Shaftesbury Theatre production.

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

Furious 7 (Forsazh 7, 2015): James Wan directs another installment of this series of thrillers starring Vin Diezel. Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 11:25 a.m. Dubbed.

Future Shorts — London Edition.

35MM Thurs. at 10 a.m. and midnight, Fri. at 12:20 a.m., Sat. at 7 p.m., Sun. at 11 a.m., Mon. at 5 p.m., Tues. at 9 p.m., Wed. at 12:20 p.m. In English, French and Bulgarian; Russian subtitles.

Center of Documentary Cinema Thurs. at 5:20 p.m., Sat. at 1 p.m., Sun. at 9:45 p.m., Mon. at 3:15 p.m., Tues. at 9:15 p.m. In English, French and Bulgarian; Russian subtitles.

Pioner Thurs. at 5:25 p.m., Fri. at 3:30 p.m., Sat. at 2:05 p.m., Sun. at 4 p.m. In English, French and Bulgarian; Russian subtitles.

Gemma Bovery (Drugaya Bovari, 2014): Anne Fontaine reworks Gustave Flaubert's "Madame Bovary" in this contemporary romantic comedy set in Normandy.

35MM May 7 at 10:30 p.m. In French and English; Russian subtitles.

Iolanta/Bluebeard's Castle: Metropolitan Opera production of one-act operas by Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Bela Bartok directed by Mariusz Trelinski. Leading actors are Anna Netrebko, Piotr Beczala, Aleksei Markov, Ilya Bannik, Elchin Azizov, Nadja Michael and Mikhail Petrenko. Valery Gergiev conducts.

Cinema Park Metropolis Tues. at 7:30 p.m. In Russian and Hungarian; Russian subtitles.

Formula Kino Gorizont Mon. at 3 p.m. In Russian and Hungarian; Russian subtitles.

Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015): Brett Morgen's documentary about the grunge rocker who died young.

Center of Documentary Cinema Thurs. at 3 p.m., Fri. at 7 p.m., Sat. at 6:45 p.m., Sun. at 7:15 p.m., Mon. at 8:45 p.m., Wed. at 7:15 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Pioner Thurs. at 7:15 p.m., Fri. at 9:50 p.m., Sat. at 3:35 p.m., Sun. at 9 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Mama Daragaya! (Mom, Dear!, 2014): an ironic comedy by Yaroslav Chevazhevsky.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 11:05 a.m.

Prilichniye Lyudi (Decent People, 2015): Klim Poplavsky's crime comedy starring Sergei Shnurov.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 3:05 and 8:45 p.m.

Pyat Zvyozd-Paveletskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 6:45 and 10:50 p.m.

Set Fire to the Stars (Zazhigaya Zvyozdy, 2014): In 1950s New York, Harvard graduate and aspiring poet John M. Brinnin embarks on a week-long retreat to save his hero, acclaimed Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. Andy Goddard's semi-autobiographical drama filmed in black-and-white.

35MM Thurs. at 6 p.m., Fri. at 12:20 a.m., Sat. at 8:40 p.m., Mon. at 8:30 p.m., Tues. at 8:30 p.m., Wed. at 4:10 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Pioner Thurs. at 3:30 p.m., Fri. at 11:30 a.m., Sat. at 3:55 p.m., Sun. at 11:40 a.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Territory (2015): Alexander Melnic's adaptation of Oleg Kuvayev's novel about a group of geologists searching for gold in the tundra.

35MM Fri. at 7:10 p.m., Sun. at 12:35 p.m., Tues. at 1:45 p.m., Wed. at 9:50 p.m.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. ato Wed. at 6, 8:55 and 10:35 p.m.

Pyat Zvyozd-Paveletskaya Thurs. ato Wed. at 11:55 a.m.

Rolan Thurs. ato Wed. at 9:15 p.m.

The Longest Ride (Dalnyaya Doroga, 2015): George Tillman, Jr. directs a romantic drama based on Nicholas Sparks' novel of the same name. Stars Scott Eastwood, Britt Robertson and Alan Alda.

Pioner Thurs. at 11:05 a.m., Fri. at 9:10 a.m., Sat. at 10:45 p.m., Sun. at 9:20 a.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 11:10 a.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (Marigold Hotel: Zaseleniye Prodolzhayetsya, 2015): John Madden's sequel to his 2012 comedy starring veteran British actors.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 1:40 p.m. Dubbed.

The Taming of the Shrew (Ukroshcheniye Stroptivoi): 2012 production of the Globe Theater. Directed by Toby Frow, stars Samantha Spiro, Simon Paisley Day, Tom Anderson and David Beames.

Formula Kino Europe Sun. at 7 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

The Tempest (Burya): Shakespeare's play as staged by Jeremy Herrin stars Roger Allam and Colin Morgan. Production of Shakespeare's Globe Theater.

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

Theory of Everything (Vselennaya Stivena Khokinga, 2014): James Marsh's drama about the relationship between the famous physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife. Stars Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones and Tom Prior.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 1:25 p.m. Dubbed.

Twelfth Night (Dvenadtsataya Noch): William Shakespeare's romantic comedy about twins who are separated by a shipwreck and later reunited by a series of amorous intrigues. Directed by Tim Carroll. 2012 Production of Shakespeare's Globe Theater.

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

We'll Never Have Paris (Ne Vidat Vam Parizh Kak Svoikh Ushei, 2014): Simon Helberg directs a romantic drama about a loser (Helberg) who, after dating a girl (Melanie Lynskey) for 10 years, decides to finally propose, but the day before that a gorgeous blonde co-worker reveals her love for him.

35MM Thurs. at 11:40 a.m., Sat. at 3 p.m., Mon. at 3:10 p.m. In English and French; Russian subtitles.

Center of Documentary Cinema Fri., Sun. and Wed. at 3 p.m., Tues. at 1 p.m. In English and French; Russian subtitles.

Pioner Thurs. at 9:20 a.m., Fri. at 11:40 a.m., Sat. at 9:15 a.m., Sun. at 11:30 a.m. In English and French; Russian subtitles.

What We Do in the Shadows (Realniye Upyri, 2014): Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi's horror comedy about three contemporary vampires.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 3:20, 7:25 and 11:30 p.m. Dubbed.

Rolan Thurs. to Wed. at 5:25 p.m. Dubbed.

Wild (Dikaya, 2014): Jean-Marc Vallee directs a biographical drama that chronicles one woman's 1,100-mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent catastrophe. Stars Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern and Gaby Hoffmann.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 1:05, 5:10 and 9:15 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

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, www.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, www.cinemapark.ru

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

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

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

Illyuzion
1/15 Kotelnicheskaya Naberezhnaya. M. Taganskaya, Kitai-Gorod. 495-915-4339, 915-4353, www.gosfilmofond.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, www.mmoma.ru

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

Muzeon Park of Arts
2 Krymsky Val. M. Oktyabrskaya, Park Kultury. 499-238-3396, www.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. www.platformaproject.ru, 495-917-1799, BigBilet.Ru, www.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, www.strelka.com

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

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