Going to the cinema in Kiev

In January 2007 the government made decision that all films should be either dubbed or subtitled in Ukrainian, which meant that even those expats who speak Russian were kept out of the local movie theatres. The situation has changed now. Several cinemas show films in English with Russian or Ukrainian subtitles. The number of such films arriving here is limited, but it marks a considerable improvement on days gone when the only films in English to be found were those sold as DVDs for the equivalent of $4 at Petrovka market.

You can reliably enjoy a film in its original version during the various film festivals held throughout the year here, often the result of collaboration between the various foreign embassies and the Ministry of Culture - or as often the cinemas themselves. Usually there are two screening times - one in original language and one dubbed or subtitled. Most cinemas in Kiev show mainstream titles. If you're interested in alternative and art movies, check the schedule of cinema Zhovten occassionally. Cinema Ukraina  and Kiev are the most popular venues for festivals.

Films in English

Cinema Club at Master Klass Cultural Center (Lavrska 16)

You can enjoy full length classic British or American films in English every Thursday and world classic films in the original language with Ukrainian subtitles every Tuesday at 19.00 in the 300-seat cinema.

The Searchers (US, 1956) Date: 02 June at 19.00 Venue: Cinema Club at Master Klass Cultural Centre Language: English with English subtitles                                                             Directed by John Ford Starring John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter A true masterpiece to be definitely seen
Essential Killing (Poland, 2010) Date: 28 May at 19.00 Venue: Kyiv Cinema  Language: English with Ukrainian subtitles                                                          Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski Starring Vincent Gallo, Emmanuel Seigner Special Jury Prize in Venice last year	The Game of the Hanged Person(Spain, Ireland, 2011) Date: 01 June at 17.00 Venue: Kyiv Cinema  Language: English with Ukrainian subtitles                                                          Directed by Manuel Gomez Pereira Starring Clara Largo, Alvaro Cervantez
Women without Men (Germany, 2011) Date: 02 June at 19.00 Venue: Kyiv Cinema  Language: English with Ukrainian subtitles                                                          Directed by Shirin Neshat Starring Shabli Toloui, Arita Shahizad

Festival of European Films  as part of the cultural program of the Days of Europe in Ukraine All films are screened in language of the original with Ukrainian subtitles. Date: 26 May - 01 June 2011  Venue: Kyiv Cinema   Tickets: 234 7381
Week of Turkish Films All films are screened in Turkish with English and Ukrainian subtitles. Date: 01 June - 05 June 2011  Venue: Zhovten Cinema   Tickets: 234 7381 Schedule of screenings
"EcoCup in Ukraine" International Festival of Ecological Films Aall films are screened in language of the original with Ukrainian subtitles Date: 03 June - 05 June 2011 Venue: Kinopanorama Cinema   Tickets: 287 3041 Schedule of screenings