CINEMA NOUVEAU – Where Great Cinema Comes Alive

Explore independent, foreign & art-house films at select Ster-Kinekor venues.

Why Cinema Nouveau?

Cinema Nouveau celebrates the art of film. It’s where storytelling takes centre stage, inviting audiences into a world of diverse voices, bold perspectives and deeply moving cinematic experiences. From acclaimed foreign features and documentaries to curated festival favourites, this is cinema that sparks conversation and touches the soul.

What Makes It Unique

Thoughtfully chosen films from around the world • challenging • beautiful • unforgettable.
From Cannes to local gems — explore cinema’s cultural diversity.
Live streams of theatre, opera, and ballet bring the world stage to your seat.

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Explore this week's curated selection from acclaimed international titles to powerful documentaries and exclusive live art events.

A couple faces a crisis in the days leading up to their wedding when unexpected revelations derail what one of them thought they knew about the other.

A married woman realizes how unhappy her marriage really is, and that her life needs to go in a different direction. After a painful divorce, she takes off on a round-the-world journey to 'find herself'.

A couple falls in love and agrees to meet in six months at the Empire State Building - but will it happen?

A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.

The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

When their evil nemesis resurfaces after 16 years, a band of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue the daughter of one of their own.

Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.

A mix of a documentary and concert film made using unused footage from Elvis: That's the Way It Is, the film of Elvis' legendary 1970 Summer Festival in Las Vegas and Elvis's road concert film from two years later, Elvis on Tour, that were found during the production of 2022's Elvis.

Follows Prince Naseem Hamed from his humble beginnings on the tough working-class streets of Sheffield and his discovery by Ingle, himself a steel industry worker turned boxing trainer. Their unlikely partnership, Naz’s unorthodox style, cocky persona, and sheer dominance in the ring propelled them to the top of boxing’s elite and unprecedented levels of global superstardom, all in the face of the rampant Islamophobia and racism of ’80s and 90’s Britain.

Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way.

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In Cape Town, a group of friends are having a barbecue. The day is disrupted when Ryan’s son goes missing. Taking place over one weekend, this sparks a series of incidents which puts a strain on Ryan, his friendships, and his marriage. Ryan's destructive actions while desperately searching for his son spark more arguments and unknown events from the past are revealed, while Ryan continues to find himself in difficult situations, despite his best intentions.

The Heart Is A Muscle is a humanist drama about generational healing and forgiveness, and a man learning that in order to be a better father, husband and friend, he must first learn to forgive himself.

THE MET OPERA: LIVE IN HD

Experience the world’s most celebrated opera productions live from New York’s Metropolitan Opera House. The Met Opera: Live in HD brings breathtaking performances, stunning stagecraft and crystal-clear sound to the big screen — offering front-row access to global cultural excellence, right here at Cinema Nouveau.

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PARIS OPERA BALLET

Experience the elegance and artistry of one of the world’s most renowned ballet companies on the big screen. The Paris Opera Ballet brings breathtaking choreography, exquisite performances and timeless storytelling to Cinema Nouveau — offering audiences a front-row seat to classical and contemporary ballet at its finest.

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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE

Enjoy the best of British theatre, broadcast directly from London's National Theatre. National Theatre Live delivers powerful performances, acclaimed productions and unforgettable storytelling capturing the intimacy of live theatre while immersing you in cinema-quality presentation.

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