This week’s movie line-up at The Galileo Open Air Cinema offers a delightful buffet of entertainment! Dig into an all-time swoon-worthy tale of friendship and romance, a dose of surf-spiced inspiration with a side of ocean biopics, and an extra-large helping of superhero-seasoned action!
So book your spot here, swing by when the doors open, grab your snacks and soak in all the picnic vibes before getting cosy in front of the silver screen with your fellow film fanatics (which now starts 15 minutes earlier as we head to earlier sunsets).
Don’t forget: Students and pensioners can snag discounted tickets starting at just R140 (that’s R25 off!).
Here’s what’s on the silver screen this week:
6 March: Four Weddings And a Funeral
Four Weddings and a Funeral is a 1994 British romantic comedy film featuring Hugh Grant.
The movie follows the adventures of Charles (Grant) and his circle of friends through a number of social occassions as they each encounter romance.
Andie MacDowell stars as Charle’s love interest, Carrie, with Kristin Scott Thomas, James Fleet, Simon Callow, John Hannah, Charlotte Coleman, David Bower, Corin Redgrave and Rowan Atkinson in supporting roles.
- Day: Thursday
- Location: Battery Park, V&A Waterfront
- Time: Gates open at 6pm, and the movie starts at 7:45pm
- Genre: Romantic Comedy Drama
- Age restriction: 10 L
- Tickets: Webtickets
7 March: Wavescape Film Festival
The annual Wavescape Film Festival showcases a wave of exhilarating surfing short films from all over the world. This year’s edition includes:
Changing Tempo
A beautifully crafted mini-biopic following Cape Town surfer Mikey February’s journey across Africa after leaving the pro tour to become a free surfer.
In just 15 minutes, the film showcases his exceptional skill and connection to the cultures of the Wild Coast, Cape Town, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique and Angola while blending indigenous lore, picturesque landscapes and surfing.
Where We Thrive
A 34-minute documentary celebrating Kommetjie, a once-isolated village turned surf mecca. Narrated by endurance runner Ryan Sandes, the short film explores the town’s deep connection to big-wave surfing and adventure sports.
Surrounded by the Atlantic’s wild expanse, Kommetjie has fostered generations of ocean lovers and mountaineers. More than just a local tribute, the film is an ode to Cape Town’s rugged beauty, weaving together trail running, surfing, diving and paragliding.
The Source
A stunning 32-minute travelogue following pro surfer Koa Smith from Hawaii to South Africa. Expecting an adrenaline-fuelled surf film, he instead embarks on a deeply human journey, discovering the need to slow down.
A chance encounter in the Deep South shifts his focus to connection, nature and introspection, turning his adventure into a powerful meditation on simplicity – something we could all use in these times.
- Day: Friday
- Location: Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
- Time: Gates open at 6pm, and the movie starts at 7:45pm
- Genre: Ocean Surfing Documentaries
- Age restriction: TBC
- Tickets: Webtickets
8 March: Batman Begins
Batman Begins is a 2005 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, based on the DC Comics character Batman and stars Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman with Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, Gary Oldman, Cillian Murphy, Tom Wilkinson, Rutger Hauer, Ken Watanabe and Morgan Freeman in supporting roles.
The film reboots the Batman film series, telling the origin story of Bruce Wayne from the death of his parents to his journey to become Batman and his fight to stop Wa’s al Ghul and the Scarecrow from plunging Gotham City into chaos.
- Day: Saturday
- Location: Nederburg Wine Farm
- Time: Gates open at 5pm, and the movie starts at 7:45pm
- Genre: Action Crime Drama
- Age restriction: 13 V
- Tickets: Webtickets
To check out this season’s full movie line-up, visit The Galileo’s website here.
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