From dark ballet drama and backstage rock ‘n roll nostalgia to whimsical Parisian charm, pop-concert spectacle and classic rom-com comfort, The Galileo Open Air Cinema is delivering a genre-hopping week of movie magic under the stars.
Expect intensity with Black Swan, music-fuelled memories in Almost Famous, a touch of cinematic romance with Notting Hill, a larger-than-life sing-along Taylor Swift: Eras Tour concert experience and a touch of luxury with a Royale Experience screening of Amélie.
So book your spot here, swing by when the doors open, grab your snacks and soak in golden-hour picnic vibes and lawn games before getting cosy in front of the silver screen after sunset (±8:30pm) with your fellow film fanatics.
Here is what’s on the silver screen this week:
28 January: Black Swan
Black Swan is a 2010 American psychological drama directed by Darren Aronofsky from a screenplay by Mark Heyman, and starring Natalie Portman, with Vincent Cassel, Mila Kunis, Barbara Hershey and Winona Ryder.
Nina (Portman) is a ballerina whose passion for the dance rules every facet of her life. When the company’s artistic director decides to replace his prima ballerina for their opening production of Swan Lake, Nina is his first choice. She, however, has competition in newcomer Lilly (Kunis)
While Nina is perfect for the role of the White Swan, Lily personifies the Black Swan. As rivalry between the two dancers transforms into a twisted friendship, Nina’s dark side begins to emerge.
- Day: Wednesday
- Location: Kirstenbosch Garden
- Time: Gates open at 6pm, and the movie starts at 8:30pm
- Genre: Psychological Drama
- Age restriction: 16 L S V
- Tickets: Webtickets
29 January: Almost Famous
Almost Famous is a 2000 American semi-autobiographical comedy-drama film, written and directed by Cameron Crowe and starring Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson, Patrick Fugit and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Set in 1973, the film chronicles the funny and often poignant coming of age of 15-year-old William, an unabashed music fan who is inspired by the seminal bands of the time.
When his love of music lands him an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to interview the up-and-coming band Stillwater – fronted by lead guitarist Russel Hammond and lead singer Jeff Bebe William embarks on an eye-opening journey with the band’s tour, despite the objections of his protective mother.
- Day: Thursday
- Location: Kirstenbosch Garden
- Time: Gates open at 6pm, and the movie starts at 8:30pm
- Genre: Comedy Drama
- Age restriction: 13 L
- Tickets: Webtickets
29 January: Amélie – Royale Experience
Indulge in intimate movie magic and escape to the whimsical streets of Paris with the Galileo’s Royale Experience, complete with starlit skies and a curated menu that pairs French flair with Nederburg’s best.
Amélie is a whimsical 2001 French-language romantic comedy film set in Montmartre, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and featuring an ensemble cast, including Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, Rufus, Lorella Cravotta, Serge Melin and Jamel Debbouze.
After discovering a hidden box of childhood treasures, shy, imaginative waitress Amélie Poulain (Tautou) decides to secretly engineer small, joyful acts of kindness to improve the lives of those around her.
While spreading happiness, she overcomes her own isolation to find love.
- Day: Thursday
- Location: Nederburg Wine Farm
- Time: Gates open at 6pm, and the movie starts at 8:30pm
- Genre: Romance Comedy
- Age restriction: 13
- Tickets: Webtickets
30 January: Taylor Swift: Eras Tour
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) 2023 is a concert film experience that captures the essence and excitement of her 2023-2024 Los Angeles performances.
Get ready to jump on the Swiftie bandwagon as you witness the once-in-a-lifetime concert experience while belting out the lyrics of Taylor’s hit songs, including three songs from the tour not shown in theatres: ‘Long Live’, ‘The Archer’ and ‘Wildest Dreams’.
- Day: Friday
- Location: Central Park, Century City
- Time: Gates open at 6pm, and the movie starts at 8:30pm
- Genre: Music Show
- Age restriction: 13 PG L
- Tickets: Webtickets
31 January: Notting Hill
Notting Hill is a 1999 romantic comedy film directed by Roger Michell, and starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, with Rhys Ifans, Emma Chambers, Tim McInnerny, Gina McKee and Hugh Bonneville in supporting roles.
The humdrum life of a simple bookshop owner ( Grant) is thrown into romantic turmoil when he meets the most famous American film star (Roberts) in the world.
As the average bloke and glamorous movie star draw closer and closer together after their chance encounter, they struggle to reconcile their radically different lifestyles in the name of love.
- Day: Saturday
- Location: Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards
- Time: Gates open at 5pm, and the movie starts at 8:30pm
- Genre: Romance Comedy
- Age restriction: PG L
- Tickets: Webtickets
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