Sneak peak at Cine

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Posted: 8/7/08

When Cine opened its doors in April 2007, it was merely the opening of another movie theater to many people in Athens. However, Kamala Lyons, Cine's public relations director, insists that Cine is "more than just a movie theater."

Located in an old tire plant on West Hancock Avenue, Cine has a unique atmosphere that distinguishes itself from other American theaters. The theater, which shows predominantly foreign and independent films, has a suave interior that is modeled after a European-style cinema.

In addition to water and soft drinks, Cine's BarCafe stocks fruit juice and coffee, not to mention beverages of the alcoholic variety.

Here's a look at what's ahead for Cine's two theatres in the next few weeks:

August 8

Brick Lane (UK 2007)
Awards: 2007 Dinard British Film Festival: Silver Hitchcock and Best Screenplay; 2007 San Sebastian International Film Festival: Best Director
Director: Sarah Gavron
Cast: Tannishtha Chatterjee, Satish Kaushik, Christopher Simpson, Naeema Begum, Lana Rahma

August 15

And When Did You Last See Your Father?
(UK 2007)
Director: Anand Tucker
Cast: Jim Broadbent, Colin Firth, Juliet Stevenson, Gina McKee

August 22

Reprise (Norway 2006)
Director: Joachim Trier
Cast: Anders Danielsen Lie, Espen Klouman-Høiner, Viktoria Winge, Henrik Elvestad, Christian Rubeck

Flight of the Red Balloon (France 2007)
Director: Hsiao-hsien Hou
Cast: Juliette Binoche, Simon Iteanu, Fang Song, Hippolyte Girardot, Louise Margolin

August 29

Jellyfish (France/Israel 2007)
Awards: 2007 Cannes Film Festival: Camera D'Or; SACD Screenwriting award
Director: Shira Geffen and Etgar Keret
Cast: Sarah Adler, Nikol Leidman, Gera Sandler, Noa Knoller, Ma-nenita De Latorre, Zaharira Harifai

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. S. Hunter Tompson (U.S. 2008)
Nominated: 2008 Sundance Film Festival: Grand Jury Prize Documentary
Director: Alex Gibney
Cast: Johnny Depp, Pat Buchanan, Jimmy Carter, George McGovern, Melissa Otero

- Chris Anthony