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.

Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point.

Ivy is a teenager in remission from cancer, whose mum and dad insist she attend Children Run Free Camp, a summer retreat for young adults affected by cancer. However, as Ivy is reluctantly dragged through camp experience, she discovers new feelings with new friends.

Before he led a nation, George Washington was a young soldier thrown into a global conflict. With alliances crumbling and war closing in, he must choose who to trust and confront the leader he's becoming.

Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.

Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down?

An in-depth portrayal of Michael Jackson, a complicated man, who became the King of Pop. The biopic will bring to life Jackson’s most iconic performances as it gives an informed insight into the entertainer’s artistic process and personal life.

Miranda Priestly navigates her career amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing. She faces off against Emily Charlton, her one-time assistant, now a high-powered executive for a luxury group, with advertising dollars that Priestly desperately needs.

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 contains several sequences with flashing lights that may affect those who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or have other photosensitivities.

A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.

Coming Soon

This year, André Rieu celebrates a spectacular milestone — the 20th anniversary of his iconic summer concerts on the magnificent Vrijthof square — with a new concert recorded in 2026, welcoming artists never before seen on the Vrijthof stage.

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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