Rob Roy, 1995 (USA , 1995, Dir: Michael Caton-Jones,
134 mins, English)
In an era when corruption is as sharp as a sword, only
one has the courage to stand up to his rivals. A thrilling adventure about
the legendary eighteenth century Scottish hero, Rob Roy MacGregor. El Bireh,
Wednesday 03 and 31 May 19:30, Popular Art Center.
Loch Ness (UK 1998, Dir: John Henderson, 96 mins,
English)
Dr. Jonathan Dempsey (Danson) travels to Scotland to
discover the truth behind the mystery of the Loch Ness monster. Lock Ness
is an enchanting adventure for all the family to enjoy….. El Bireh Tuesday
16 May 19:30, Popular Art Center.
The Last of the Mohicans (USA, 1992, Dir: Michael Mann,
111 mins (USA), English)
Set in the American colonies in 1757 during the Anglo-French
wars, this fierce romantic adventure chronicles the story of Hawkeye, a
white man raised by Mohicans (Native Americans), who becomes entangled
in a raging battle between the two rival nations. El Bireh Saturday 06
May 19:30, Popular Art Center.
The Godfather (3rd part) Seven Academy Award nominations;
including Best Picture (USA, 1974, Dir: Francis Ford Coppola, 171 min,
English)
In this third film in the epic Corleone trilogy, Al Pacino
reprises the role of powerful family leader Michael Corleone. Now in his
60s, Michael is dominated by two passions: freeing his family from crime
and finding a suitable successor. This film masterfully explores the themes
of power, tradition, revenge and love… El Bireh, Thursday 04 May 19:30,
Popular Art Center.
Shakespeare in Love Winner of 6 Oscars (UK, 1998,
Director: John Madden , 115 min, English)
A romantic comedy set in London in the late 16th
century. A young Shakespeare, out of ideas, short of cash, meets his ideal
woman and is inspired to write one of the most famous plays "Romeo and
Ethel the Pirate's Daughter". A great fan of Shakespeare's plays is young,
wealthy Viola who is promised in marriage to a Lord, but constantly dreams
of becoming an actress. Soon she and William are caught in a forbidden
romance that provides rich inspiration for his play. El Bireh, Sunday 14
and Tuesday 23 and Thursday 25 May 19:30, Popular Art Center.
Paris, Texas Winner or the Golden Palm at Cannes Festival
(USA, 1984, Dir: Wim Wenders, 114 min, English )
The film tells the story of Travis Anderson attempting
to come to terms with his role as a father and reuniting with his estranged
wife Jane in the start Texan town of Paris which symbolises one of Wender's
favorite themes- the cultural tension between the old and new worlds. El
Bireh, Thursday 18 May 19:30, Popular Art Center.
Blade Runner (USA, 1982, Dir: Ridly Scott , 112 min.,
English)
Retired Super-cop "blade runner", Harrison Ford is specialized
in identifying and destroying anadroids. He is pressed back into service
when a group of "replicates" illegally return to Earth, but he soon finds
himself as desperate, vulnerable and uncertain as the androids themselves.
El Bireh, Tuesday 02 and Saturday 27 May 19:30,Popular Art Center.
The Milky Way (Israel 1997, 104 min., Dir. Ali Nassar,
color, Arabic)
1964 - an Arab village in the Galilee, during the last
year of the Military Rule. There, on the rocky hills, love and social ritual
coexist with deep unhealed wounds, a legacy from the 1948 war. Mabrouq,
the village fool, befriends Muhammad, one of the few who dare stand up
to the Military Governor and the village's fierce leader, the Mukhtar.
El Bireh, Tuesday 09 and Saturday 13 and Sun-day 28 May , Popular Art Center.
Trainspotting (UK 1996, Dir. Danny Boyl, 89 min.)
This is the story of Mark Renton and his friends – a
bunch of losers, liars, psychos, thieves and junkies. Set in Edinburgh,
this hilarious but tough Scottish film follows their friendship. One of
the best British films of the 90s. El Bireh, Wednesday 10 and Sunday 21
May, Popular Art Center.
Saving Private Ryan (USA 1998, Dir. Steven Spielberg)
Based on a World War II drama, a mission is de-ployed
to find private James Ryan, the fourth son of a mother who lost the other
three in the war. However, they find out that he is stationed behind enemy
lines. El Bireh, Sunday 07, Thursday 11, Wednesday 17 Saturday 20 and Tuesday
30 May, Popular Art Center.