Cinema

A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence (Golub Sidel na Vetke, Razmyshlyaya o Bytii, 2014): Sam and Jonathan, a pair of hapless novelty salesman, embark on a tour of the human condition in reality and fantasy that unfold in a series of absurdist episodes. Directed by Roy Andersson.

35MM Thurs. at 10:30 a.m., Fri. at 2:35 p.m., Sat. at 10:20 p.m., Sun. at 10 a.m. In Swedish and English; Russian subtitles.

Center of Documentary Cinema Thurs. at 3 p.m., Sat> at 12:45 p.m. In Swedish and English; Russian subtitles.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 4:55 p.m. In Swedish and English; Russian subtitles.

Rolan Thurs. to Wed. at 11:55 a.m. Dubbed.

A Royal Night Out (Londonskiye Kanikuly, 2015): On V.E. Day in 1945 Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are allowed out to join the celebrations. It is a night full of excitement, danger and the first flutters of romance. Directed by Julian Jarrold, stars Emily Watson, Bel Powley and Sarah Gadon.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 11:25 a.m. Dubbed.

All Work All Play (V Pogone za Kiberslavoi, 2015): A documentary about life and struggle of people for becoming professional gamers.

Formula Kino Europe Tues. at 9 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Ant-Man (Chelovek-Muravei, 2015): Armed with a super-suit that has the ability to shrink in size but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang embraces his inner hero and helps his mentor Dr. Hank Pym pull off a heist that will save the world. Directed by Peyton Reed, stars Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Corey Stoll.

GUM Hall Thurs. and Fri. at 12:35 p.m., Sat. and Sun. at 7:10 p.m., Mon. to Wed. at 12:30 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Pioner Thurs. at 11:20 a.m., 7:15 and 11:25 p.m., Fri. at 1 and 9:15 p.m., Sat. at 11:20 a.m. and 7:25 p.m., Sun. at 1:40 and 6:10 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 4 and 9:20 p.m. Dubbed.

Pyat Zvyozd-Paveletskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 10:20 a.m., 12:40, 4:05, 6:35, 7:35 and 11:10 p.m. Dubbed.

Rolan Thurs. to Wed. at 3:35 and 10 p.m. Dubbed.

Before Sunrise (Pered Rassvetom, 1995): A young man and woman meet on a train in Europe, and spend one evening together in Vienna, realizing this will be their only night together. Directed by Richard Linklater, stars Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy and Andrea Eckert.

Pioner Sun. at 6 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Brides (Brak za Reshyotkoi, 2014): Tinatin Kajrishvili's naturalistic drama focuses on a woman whose partner is serving a 10-year prison sentence, and the stressful hoops she must jump through in order to see him.

35MM Thurs. at 8:30 p.m., Fri. at 4:30 p.m., Sat. at 4:35 p.m. In Georgian; Russian subtitles.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 3:05 p.m. p.m. In Georgian; Russian subtitles.

Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci: David McVicar's production of the verismo by Mascagni, and by "Leoncavallo" starring Marcelo Alvarez. Metropolitan Opera.

Formula Kino Gorizont Tues. at 7:30 p.m. In Italian; Russian subtitles.

Citizenfour (2015): A documentarian and a reporter travel to Hong Kong for the first of many meetings with Edward Snowden. A documentary by Laura Poitras.

35MM Sat. at 10:20 a.m., Sun. at 3:50 p.m. In English, Portuguese and German; Russian subtitles.

Center of Documentary Cinema Thurs. at 9 p.m., Fri. at 2:30 p.m., Sat. at 9:10 p.m., Sun. at 6:45 p.m. In English, Portuguese and German; Russian subtitles.

Pioner Thurs. at 3:15 p.m., Fri. at 5:05 p.m. and 1:20 a.m., Sat. at 1:40 p.m. and 1:15 a.m., Sun. at 4 and 8:30 p.m. In English, Portuguese and German; Russian subtitles.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 11:05 a.m. and 6:50 p.m. Dubbed.

Pyat Zvyozd-Paveletskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 2:55 p.m. Dubbed.

Dedushka Moyei Mechty (The Grandad of My Dream, 2015): Alexander Strizhenov's family comedy starring Nikolai Dobrynin, Yekaterina Strizhenova and Leonid Yakubovich.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 3:15 p.m.

Far From the Madding Crowd (Vdali ot Obezumevshei Tolpy, 2015): This British romantic drama, directed by Thomas Vinterberg and starring Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Sheen, Tom Sturridge, and Juno Temple, is an adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel about a headstrong woman who attracts three very different suitors.

35MM Sun. at 10:05 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 11:10 a.m. and 6:20 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

FESTIVAL French Holidays: Jealousy (Revnost, 2013): As a man leaves his wife and daughter, a series of brief conversations, observed gestures, chance encounters and impulsive acts tell the story of the relationships that flounder and thrive in the wake of his decision. Directed by Philippe Garrel, stars Louis Garrel, Anna Mouglalis and Rebecca Convenant.

Summer Pioner in Sokolniki Tues. at 9:30 p.m. In French; Russian subtitles.

From Dusk Till Dawn (Ot Zakata do Rassveta, 1996): Two criminals and their hostages unknowingly seek temporary refuge in an establishment populated by vampires, with chaotic results. Drected by Robert Rodriguez, stars Harvey Keitel, George Clooney, Juliette Lewis and Quentin Tarantino.

Pioner Sat. at 6 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Goroskop na Udachu (A Horoscope for Luck, 2015): Arman Gevorgyan's comedy starring Dmitry Yendaltsev, Svetlana Khodchenkova and Gosha Kutsenko.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 9:05 p.m.

Pyat Zvyozd-Paveletskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 3:05 p.m.

Rolan Thurs. to Wed. at 6:10 p.m.

FESTIVAL Israeli Film: Suicide (2014): Benny Fredman's action thriller follows a young, successful lawyer, who, in the course of one day, must commit the perfect crime to save her family from a psychotic loan-shark.

Summer Pioner in Sokolniki Mon. at 9:30 p.m. In Hebrew; Russian subtitles.

It Follows (Ono. Sleduyet za Toboi, 2014): A young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after getting involved in a sexual encounter. Written and directed by David Robert Mitchell, stars Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist and Olivia Luccardi.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 11:20 a.m. Dubbed.

KLIK: Amsterdam Animation Festival features a selection of animated shorts.

Center of Documentary Cinema Thurs. at 1 p.m. In various languages; Russian subtitles.

La Prochaine Fois Je Viserai le Coeur (Next Time I'll Aim for the Heart; V Sleduyushchy Raz Ya Budu Strelyat v Serdtse, 2014): For several months in 1978-1979 inhabitants of the Oise region live in terror as a serial killer disturbs their peace. Cedric Anger's thriller stars Guillaume Canet, Ana Girardot and Jean-Yves Berteloot.

35MM Thurs. at 12:25 p.m., Sun. at 6 p.m. In French; Russian subtitles.

Pioner Thurs. at 11:30 a.m., Fri. at 9:15 a.m. In French; Russian subtitles.

Minions (2015): Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world. Animated family comedy directed by Kyle Balda and Pierre Coffin.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 11:15 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. Dubbed.

Pyat Zvyozd-Paveletskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 10 and 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6:25, 7:20, 10:25 and 11:40 p.m. Dubbed.

Rolan Thurs. to Wed. at 11:30 a.m. and 5:50 p.m. Dubbed.

Paper Towns (Bumazhniye Goroda, 2015): A young man and his friends embark upon the road trip of their lives to find the missing girl next door. American teen mystery comedy directed by Jake Schreier stars Nat Wolff, Cara Delevingne and Austin Abrams.

GUM Hall Thurs. and Fri. at 2:50 p.m., Sat. and Sun. at 12:35 p.m., Mon. to Wed. at 2:45 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 3:20, 9:30 and 11:40 p.m. Dubbed.

Pyat Zvyozd-Paveletskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 12:45 and 7:05 p.m. Dubbed.

Zvezda Thurs. at 8 p.m., Fri. and Tues. at 3:55 p.m., Sat. at 1:45 p.m., Sun. at 10 a.m. and 6:05 p.m., Mon. at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., Wed. at 4:55 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Pixels (2015): When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack Earth using the games as models. Chris Columbus' action comedy starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Michelle Monaghan.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 3:10 and 7:10 p.m. Dubbed.

Pyat Zvyozd-Paveletskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 2:20, 5, 9:25 and 11:25 p.m. Dubbed.

Rolan Thurs. to Wed. at 1:25 and 7:50 p.m. Dubbed.

Pod Elektricheskimi Oblakami (Under Electric Clouds, 2015): Alexei German, Jr.'s, episodic tale of 21st-century Russia won the Silver Bear at the Berlin Festival.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 11 a.m.

Spy (Shpion, 2015): A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster. Paul Feig's action comedy starring Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne and Jude Law.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 3:50 and 11 p.m. Dubbed.

Starred Up (Ot Zvonka do Zvonka, 2013): British prison drama focuses on a 19 year-old, violent criminal who is transferred to the same adult prison facility as his estranged father. Directed by David Mackenzie, stars Jack O'Connell, Ben Mendelsohn and Rupert Friend.

35MM Thurs. at 6:30 p.m., Fri. at 10:20 a.m., Sat. at 8:20 p.m., Sun. at 11:55 a.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Center of Documentary Cinema Fri. at 7 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Terminator Genisys (2015): John Connor sends Kyle Reese back in time to protect Sarah Connor, but when he arrives in 1984, nothing is as he expects it. Directed by Alan Taylor as a retcon to the Terminator series. Stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke and Jai Courtney.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. ato Wed. at 1:35 and 8:20 p.m. Dubbed.

Pyat Zvyozd-Paveletskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 10 p.m. Dubbed.

The Audience (Audientsiya, 2013): Peter Morgan's play imagines a series of pivotal meetings between Downing Street incumbents and their queen. Directed by Stephen Daldry, stars Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II. National Theater production.

Formula Kino Europe Fri. at 7:30 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

The Crossing (Pereprava, 2014): During the Chinese Revolution in the late 1940s, three couples flee to the island of Taiwan. First part of an epic drama about the steamer "Taiping" sinking in 1949, leading to the deaths of 1,500 passengers and crew. Directed by John Woo.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 1:30 and 8:40 p.m. Dubbed.

Pyat Zvyozd-Paveletskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 5:05 p.m. Dubbed.

Rolan Thurs. to Wed. at 3:50 and 10:10 p.m. Dubbed.

The Crucible (Surovoye Ispytaniye, 2014): Lust and betrayal against the backdrop of the Salem witch trials. Yael Farber's staging of Arthur Miller's play for the Old Vic Theater stars Richard Armitage.

Eldar Thurs. at 7:30 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Oktyabr Wed. at 8 p.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

The Salt of the Earth (2014): For the last 40 years, photographer Sebastiao Salgado has traveled the continents in the footsteps of ever-changing humanity. His life and work are revealed in this French-Brazilian documentary co-directed by his son Juliano Ribeiro Salgado and renowned filmaker Wim Wenders.

35MM Thurs. at 2:30 p.m., Fri. at 10:15 p.m., Sat. at 12:30 p.m. In English, French and Portuguese; Russian subtitles.

Center of Documentary Cinema Thurs. at 4:50 p.m., Fri. at 9:15 p.m., Sat. at 3 and 7 p.m., Sun. at 4:30 and 9 p.m. Dubbed.

Pioner Thurs. at 9:15 a.m., Fri. at 11 a.m., Sat. at 9:20 a.m., Sun. at 11:20 a.m. In English, French and Portuguese; Russian subtitles.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 5:30 p.m. Dubbed.

Tokyo Fiancee (Tokiiskaya Nevesta, 2014): A young Japanophile Belgian woman in Tokyo falls into a whirlwind romance with a Francophile Japanese student. Directed by Stefan Liberski, stars Pauline Etienne, Taichi Inoue and Julie LeBreton.

35MM Thurs. at 4:35 p.m., Fri. at 6:20 p.m., Sat. at 6:25 p.m., Sun. at 1:55 p.m. In French, Japanese and English; Russian subtitles.

Center of Documentary Cinema Sun. at 1 p.m. In French, Japanese and English; Russian subtitles.

Pioner Thurs. at 9:20 a.m., Fri. at 11:15 p.m., Sat. at 9:15 a.m., Sun. at 11:35 a.m. In French, Japanese and English; Russian subtitles.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 1:20, 7 and 8:55 p.m. In French, Japanese and English; Russian subtitles.

Un Moment d'egarement (One Wild Moment; Etot Nelovky Moment, 2015): A divorced fortysomething father (Vincent Cassel) finds himself having sex with his best friend's 17-year-old daughter. A French comedy directed by Jean-Francois Richet.

35MM Thurs. at 10:20 p.m., Fri. at 8:15 p.m., Sat. at 2:35 p.m., Sun. at 8:05 p.m. In French; Russian subtitles.

Pioner Thurs. at 9:20 p.m., Fri. at 7:10 p.m. and 1:015 a.m., Sat. at 1:35 and 10:15 p.m., Sun. at 3:50 p.m. and 12:35 a.m. In French; Russian subtitles.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 1:25, 7:35 and 11:05 p.m. Dubbed.

Pyat Zvyozd-Paveletskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 8:20 p.m. Dubbed.

Rolan Thurs. to Wed. at 1:50 and 8:10 p.m. Dubbed.

Unfriended (Ubrat iz Druzei, 2014): A group of online chat friends are haunted by a mysterious, supernatural force using the account of their dead friend. A horror thriller directed by Levan Gabriadze.

Pioner Thurs. at 1:30 p.m., Fri. at 11:30 p.m., Sat. at 5:40 and 11:30 p.m., Sun. at 12:30 a.m. In English; Russian subtitles.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 5:15 and 10:50 p.m. Dubbed.

Vedma (The Witch, 2015): Dmitry Fyodorov's horror thriller set in a summer youth camp by the sea.

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya Thurs. to Wed. at 1:15 p.m.

Wacken 3D: (2014): Norbert Heitker's documentary about this annual heavy metal festival stars Rammstein, Alice Cooper and Deep Purple.

Center of Documentary Cinema Sat. at 5:15 p.m. In English and German; Russian voiceover.

Cinema Addresses

Aktovy Zal
18 Perevedenovsky Pereulok, entrance 1. M. Baumanskaya, Elektrozavodskaya. 495-221-0757

Barvikha Luxury Village
114 Rublyovo-Uspenskoye Shosse, Posyolok Barvikha. M. Molodyozhnaya. 495-933-7363, www.barvikhaconcerthall.ru

Beat Film Festival
en.2014.beatfilmfestival.ru

35MM
47/24 Ulitsa Pokrovka. M. Krasniye Vorota, Kurskaya. 495-780-9142

Cinema Club at Winzavod
14th Syromyatnichesky Pereulok, Winzavod Contemporary Art Center, Green Hangar. M. Chkalovskaya, Kurskaya. 495-664-3980

Cinema Park Metropolis
16A Leningradskoye Shosse, Bldg. 4. M. Voikovskaya. 495-644-4111, www.cinemapark.ru

Center of Documentary Cinema
2 Zubovsky Bulvar, Bldg. 7. M. Park Kultury. 495-637-7919, www.cdkino.ru

Central House of Artists
10 Krymsky Val. M. Park Kultury, Oktyabrskaya. 499-238-9634/9843, www.cha.ru

Cervantes Institute
20A Novinsky Bulvar, Bldg. 1-2. M. Krasnopresnenskaya. 495-609-9022/9422, moscu.cervantes.es/ru/default.shtm

Dom Kino
13 Vasilyevskaua Ul. M. Belorusskaya, http://www.unikino.ru/

Domzhur
8A Nikitsky Bulvar. M. Arbatskaya. 495-691-5698, 222-1060, 697-20-86, www.domjour.ru

Eldar
105 Leninsky Prospekt. Metro Yugo-Zapadnaya, Prospekt Vernadskogo. 495-735-9944, 735-9968.

Formula Kino City
2 Presnenskaya Naberezhnaya, AfiMall City. M. Vystavochnaya. 800-250-8025

Formula Kino Europe
Ploshchad Kievskogo Vokzala. M. Kievskaya. 800-250-8025

Formula Kino Gorizont
21/10 Komsomolsky Prospekt. M. Frunzenskaya. 800-250-8025

Formula Kino Na Rublyovke
62 Rublyovskoye Shosse, EvroPark Mall. 800-250-8025

Formula Kino Strela
23/25 Smolenskaya-Sennaya Ploshchad. M. Smolenskaya. 800-250-8025

Gogol Theater
8A Ulitsa Kazakova. M. Kurskaya. 499-262-9214, 499-261-5528, (website currently being reconstructed)

GUM Hall Na Krasnoi Ploshchadi
3 Red Square, line 3, floor 3. 495-620-3062

Hermitage Garden
3 Ul. Karetny Ryad. M. Pushkinskaya. 495-699-0432, www.mosgorsad.ru

Illyuzion
1/15 Kotelnicheskaya Naberezhnaya. M. Taganskaya, Kitai-Gorod. 495-915-4339, 915-4353, www.illuzion-cinema.ru

Karo Film
In the Atrium shopping mall, 33 Zemlyanoi Val. M. Kurskaya. 495-545-0505

Khudozhestvenny
14 Arbatskaya Ploshchad (at the intersection of Nikitsky Bulvar and Novy Arbat). M. Arbatskaya. 495-691-9624/5598/0247

MIFF Moscow International Film Festival

Moscow Museum of Modern Art on Petrovka
25 Petrovka. M. Chekhovskaya. 495-231-3660, www.mmoma.ru

Multimedia Art Museum
16 Ul. Ostozhenka. M. Kropotkinskaya. 495-637-1100, www.mamm-mdf.ru/en

Muzeon Park of Arts
2 Krymsky Val. M. Oktyabrskaya, Park Kultury. 499-238-3396, www.muzeon.ru

Oktyabr
24 Novy Arbat. M. Arbatskaya. 495-545-0505

Pioner
21 Kutuzovsky Prospekt. M. Kutuzovskaya. 499-240-5240

Platforma at Winzavod Center
14th Syromyatnichesky Pereulok, Bldg. 6. M. Chkalovskaya, Kurskaya. www.platformaproject.ru, 495-917-1799, BigBilet.Ru, www.winzavod.ru)

Pyat Zvyozd-Novokuznetskaya
In the Arkadia mall, 8 Sredny Ovchinnikovsky Pereulok. M. Novokuznetskaya. 495-916-9169

Pyat Zvyozd-Paveletskaya
25 Ulitsa Bakhrushina. M. Paveletskaya. 495-916-9169

Rolan
12 Chistoprudny Bulvar. M. Chistiye Prudy. 495-916-9169

Strelka Institute
14 Bersenevskaya Naberezhnaya, Bldg. 5A. Across from Christ the Savior Cathedral over the Patriarchy Bridge. M. Kropotkinskaya. 495-771-7437, www.strelka.com

Zvezda
18/22 Zemlyanoi Val. M. Kurskaya. 495- 917-8301, 495-916-2805, star-moskino.ru