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.

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.

The true story of technical troubles that scuttle the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970, risking the lives of astronaut Jim Lovell and his crew, with the failed journey turning into a thrilling saga of heroism. Drifting more than 200,000 miles from Earth, the astronauts work furiously with the ground crew to avert tragedy.

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.

An elderly goat herder falls victim to a scam promising long-awaited reparations for her father's WWII service. Structured as a series of recurring visual 'variations', Variations on a Theme is a portrait of endurance and loss.

After years away from the cage, a once-feared MMA champion is pulled back in for the fight of his life when his younger brother is put in danger. Reuniting with the trainer who once made him a legend, he commits to one final showdown against the reigning title-holder — a brutal fighter determined to dismantle the ex-champ's legacy in front of the world.

Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer Sam Anselm on the eve of her comeback performance.

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.

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

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For Lieutenant Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell and his friend and co-pilot Nick 'Goose' Bradshaw, being accepted into an elite training school for fighter pilots is a dream come true. But a tragedy, as well as personal demons, will threaten Pete's dreams of becoming an ace pilot.

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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