Time to drink too much cola and eat too much popcorn.
With cinemas re-opening to the public today, we couldn’t be more excited to get out there and start crunching popcorn once again in front of a massive cinema screen. Loads of fantastic films have been released this year, and although sitting in our sofas watching them on the TV or on our laptops makes for some fantastic downtime, it’s just not the same – there isn’t the same amazing atmosphere. [Featured photos: themoviedb]
Most international films are shown in the original language, in Copenhagen, but subtitled in Danish. Additionally, films in Danish or another language excluding English are sometimes shown with English subtitles for specific screenings. So, it’s not difficult to catch a film in English here.
Please remember that you must provide a negative Covid-19 test result to get into any of these screenings.
1. Druk (Another Round)
🕘 Saturday, 4 pm
📍 Empire Bio, Guldbergsgade 29 F 2200
Watch Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Magnus Millang and Lars Ran play four teachers who are keen to see if being constantly tipsy makes life more rewarding. Amusing antics ensue, and this film has been so well received that it was in the running for the Best Nordic Film award at Göteborg Film Festival this year. This is the only screening subtitled in English at this specific cinema. You can order tickets here.
2. Minari
🕘 Sunday, 4 pm
📍 Empire Bio, Guldbergsgade 29 F 2200
Minari is a grounded, profound, and detailed look at a Korean family’s attempt at assimilation and chasing the American dream in 1980s America. Led by striking performances from Steven Yeun and Yeri Han, Minari is a classic immigrant tale that stands out because of its detailed screenplay and atmospheric nature. With six Oscar nominations and one win, this is one you shouldn’t miss. This is the only screening of the film subtitled in English at this specific cinema. You can book tickets here.
3. Retfærdighedens Ryttere (Riders of Justice)
🕘 Tonight: 7.30 pm and 9 pm
📍Empire Bio, Guldbergsgade 29 F, 2200 Copenhagen N
Mads Mikkelsen stars as Markus in this unusual but hilarious comedy. Markus’ wife dies in a train crash and so he has to return home to care for his teenage daughter. However, things start to get interesting when a survivor of the train wreck gives Markus the impression that his wife may have been murdered, and he embarks on a revenge mission. These are the only screenings subtitled in English at this particular cinema and you can book tickets here.
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4. Promising Young Woman
🕘 Saturday: 3.10 pm, 5 pm, 6.20 pm, 9.10 pm
🕘 Sunday: 3.10 pm, 5 pm, 6.20 pm, 9.10 pm
📍CinemaxX, Kalvebod Brygge 57, 1560 Copenhagen V
Promising Young Woman is not just another feminist revenge thriller, it’s a clever mix of comedy tropes meeting the serious and complex narratives of the #MeToo movement. Helmed by writer-director Emerald Fennell, the film stars Carey Mulligan as Cassie, a confident and smart woman who leads a secret double life by night. The movie is bold and infectious, just like its protagonist and makes a loud, important statement. You can buy tickets here.
5. Nomadland
🕘 Friday: 4.15 pm, 6.30 pm
🕘 Saturday: 4.15 pm, 6.30 pm
🕘 Sunday: 4.15 pm, 6.30 pm
📍 Cafébiografen Vester Vov Vov, Absalonsgade 5, 1658 København V
Nomadland follows a woman who leaves her home to travel around the American West following a personal tragedy, Zhao makes Oscar history by becoming the first Chinese woman to win Oscars for both Best Picture and Best Director with Frances McDormand winning the best actress trophy as well. The film carries a simple message- the inner strength and resilience that people carry in the face of hardship; a message that resonates particularly loud in these times. You can buy tickets here.
6. Sound Of Metal
🕘 Friday: 8.45 pm
🕘 Saturday: 8.45 pm
🕘 Sunday: 8.45 pm
📍 Cafébiografen Vester Vov Vov, Absalonsgade 5, 1658 København V
Directed and co-written by Darius Marder, Sound of Metal stars Riz Ahmed as a metal drummer who loses his hearing. The movie is a powerful drama led by an arresting performance by Ahmed and evokes genuine empathy and heartbreak for its lead. The movie is overall fantastic and touches upon themes of loss and resilience — another heartening lesson in these times. You can buy tickets here.