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Film screenings in Leuven: according to Shou, 29 events over the next two weeks (1 November – 14 November).

Grab your popcorn and settle in as Leuven's screens light up with twenty-nine vibrant cinema events over the next two weeks. Film lovers can look forward to everything from classics like To Be or Not To Be and The Craft to quirky favorites including Shaun the Sheep: The Farmageddon, Coward, Mill, and The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.

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CinemaThe Only Living Pickpocket in New YorkSun 1 Nov · Cinema ZED - Vesalius · Leuven

CinemaCowardSun 1 Nov · Cinema ZED - Vesalius · Leuven

CinemaThe CraftSun 1 Nov · Cinema ZED - Vesalius · Leuven

CinemaTo Be or Not To BeTue 3 Nov · Cinema ZED - Vesalius · Leuven

CinemaMillSun 1 Nov · Cinema ZED - Vesalius · Leuven

CinemaShaun the Sheep: The FarmageddonSun 1 Nov · Cinema ZED - Vesalius · Leuven

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CinemaWickerA lonely fisherwoman orders a reed husband from the local basket weaver. To her surprise, this special man turns out to possess more feeling and talents than she could ever have dreamed of. In his company she discovers a desire she did not know was hiding within her. But her mysterious husband does not go unnoticed. Soon the villagers become fascinated and jealous by what he awakens in them. The arrival of this special stranger turns the conservative community completely upside down. Specifically for Cinema ZED Leuven Op Sunday October 25, it is time again for a knitting morning screening! You bring your knitting gear, we provide the coziness. The light in the hall remains slightly dimmed, so you can certainly see enough. Commentaar Met a touch of romance, sex, comedy, dark fairy tale and fantasy all in one, Wicker is one of the unique films you will see this year. Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård portray two eccentric characters with a lot of humor, empathy and humanity, alongside character actors like Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), Elizabeth Debicki (Tenet, Maxxxine) and Richard E. Grant (Saltburn). With impeccable costume and set design and strong practical effects, it is moreover a film that truly comes into its own on the big screen.Sun 1 Nov · 17:15Cinema ZED - Vesalius · LeuvenUntil 3 Novfrom €10

CinemaCoward1917. Pierre arrives at the front as a new soldier, driven to prove himself in battle. Behind the lines he meets Francis, who tries to keep the morale of the troops high with improvised shows. While the war rages on inexorably, they both try to escape reality, if only for a moment. Specifically for Cinema ZED Leuven Op Wednesday 21/10 is the big premiere day! Quickly buy your tickets for one of the three (!) screenings: 19:30 or 20:00 in Cinema ZED Vesalius, or 20:30 in Cinema ZED STUK. The screening on November 1st at 20h00 will be subtitled in English. / The screening on November 1st at 20:00 is subtitled in English. Commentaar Hou yourselves to the branches of the trees, because Coward promises to blow an absolute gale through the (Flemish) film landscape. With Na Girl (2018) and Close (2022), Lukas Dhont scored high again with his third feature film at the Cannes Film Festival, where his two lead actors were also jointly awarded the prize for Beste Acteur. Coward is a Belgian WWI film like you have never seen one before, with an eye for the misery, but also for the love and camaraderie behind the lines, and the redemption that art can bring in dark times. The film is meanwhile also officially the Belgian submission for the Oscars, and also has a very high chance of actually landing on the famous shortlist for Beste Buitenlandse Film.Sun 1 Nov · 19:30Cinema ZED - Vesalius · LeuvenUntil 3 Novfrom €10

CinemaIron BoyChristophe is an 11-year-old farm boy who is bored to death on his strict father's farm. Suddenly he starts falling over for no reason, everywhere and always, even with the tractor. The solution? An orthopedic corset. But if Christophe is no longer allowed to lean over, he simply tilts the whole world. With a heavy dose of imagination, he discovers how fun it is to turn everything upside down… Commentaar Zijn's name might not ring a bell immediately, but director Louis Clichy is no stranger to the animation genre: for instance, he collaborated on Pixar films like Wall-E and Up. Met Iron Boy he delivers—in line with those films—a wonderfully mature family film, complete with a brilliantly nostalgic animation style. Young or old, empathizing with the sympathetic main character—who physically cannot always keep up quite as well with his peers—happens almost naturally. The coming-of-age edge and the richly present youthful fantasy complete this heartwarming film.Sun 1 Nov · 14:30Cinema ZED - Vesalius · LeuvenUntil 3 Novfrom €10

CinemaThe Only Living Pickpocket in New YorkHarry is an aging pickpocket who practices his trade with increasingly diminishing returns in a drastically changed New York. Wallets full of cash have made way for easily blockable credit cards, and Harry struggles to make ends meet while caring for his wife Rosie. But one day his luck turns: he steals a mysterious USB drive and sells it for a fortune. However, this precious loot belongs to a ruthless criminal organization that will do anything to get it back. Harry has only a few hours to find the USB drive and bring it back. Commentaar Deze's entertaining crime film is an ode to the genre, to the city of New York, to changing times, and to the wonderful acting talent of John Turturro (The Big Lebowski, Do the Right Thing). Critics are unanimous: it is one of Turturro's best roles ever. Add to that a fantastic ensemble cast including Steve Buscemi (Reservoir Dogs, Fargo) and Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad) and you know that director Noah Segan has made a gem that no thief could resist. A film thoroughly imbued in a good way with a touch of nostalgia for the analog past, not only with the seasoned pickpocket Harry, but also with the old-school police officer Warren, and perhaps also with the audience.Sun 1 Nov · 15:00Cinema ZED - Vesalius · Leuvenfrom €10

CinemaCoyote vs AcmeAfter years of ingloriously failed attempts to catch the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote is utterly fed up with it. With a washed-up lawyer by his side, he goes to battle against the almighty Acme Corporation. A ruthless corporation that produces the most bizarre products that break down at the most inconvenient moments and cause Wile E. Coyote's plans to fail catastrophically time and time again. Until now... Commentaar De the whole controversy surrounding Coyote vs Acme has meanwhile become almost bigger than the film itself. In 2023, Warner Bros decided to dump the film—which was already completely finished and ready to be released—in the trash for a tax write-off of 30 million dollars. The backlash that followed from both the public and the industry ensured that Warner allowed the producers to sell the film to another distributor. Ultimately, it still took 3 years before the film ended up in cinemas, but here it is. A delightfully nostalgic love letter to the Looney Tunes, a fine mix between animation and live-action, (adult) humor and visual gags, and charismatic acting performances by John Cena and Will Forte, make this an instant cult classic in the making.Sun 1 Nov · 17:30Cinema ZED - STUK · LeuvenUntil 3 Novfrom €10

CinemaMillJune 1943. Jean Moulin, the leader of the French resistance, is arrested just as he is about to unite the forces of the Geheime Leger. In Lyon he finds himself facing Gestapo chief Klaus Barbie. What follows is a merciless interrogation. Voor Moulin begins an extremely heavy battle against manipulation and brutal violence. The survival of free France hangs by a thread. Commentaar De Hongaarse László Nemes (Son of Saul) is having a productive year: a few months ago his post-WWII drama Orphan was showing with us, and now it is time for the next one already. Met Moulin he dives deep into themes and narratives well known to him. How far a person can and wants to go in the resistance against oppression and absurd cruelty — here in the form of the Gestapo — is the central theme of the film, and a common thread throughout his entire filmography. What Wat Moulin makes especially clear is that Nemes is far from done telling stories, and is operating at the peak of his abilities as a technical filmmaker as well. The film premiered in Cannes, where it competed in the official competition.Sun 1 Nov · 20:00Cinema ZED - Vesalius · LeuvenUntil 3 Novfrom €10

CinemaHopeIn the remote village of Hope, near the heavily guarded Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), chaos breaks out when a mysterious discovery is made on the edge of the remote port town. Soon the inhabitants find themselves in a desperate struggle for survival against something they have never encountered before. Commentaar Tien years after The Wailing — one of the biggest horror hits ever in South Korea — Na Hong-jin is back, this time with a completely different kind of film. No psychological horror this time, but a straight-up sci-fi/action epic with spooky elements, spectacular set pieces, a bombastic atmosphere, and a whole load of camp. One that, with its ironic humor and over-the-top approach, will tickle your funny bone just as much as it will make you shudder. With its budget of 70 million dollars, it is by some margin the most expensive South Korean film ever made. The film premiered a bit like a fish out of water — but no less deservedly so — in Cannes, where it competed for the Palme d'Or. Press “Na Hong-jin's savage and smart monster movie is a must-see” — Slate MagazineSun 1 Nov · 20:30Cinema ZED - STUK · LeuvenUntil 3 Novfrom €10

CinemaThe CraftA young girl who has just started at a Catholic school quickly befriends a coven of witches that is shunned or feared by the other students. But when a powerful spell goes wrong, the consequences can endanger their lives, and that of everyone at school. Specific to Cinema ZED Leuven The Craft is the choice of Girls On Film, a feminist film collective that wants to give a broader platform to cinema by and about women. Before the screening on Thursday, October 29, they will explain why this is their favorite 'schoolgirl' film. Commentaar The Craft came out at a tipping point in the horror genre. Basically, the genre was practically (creatively) dead in the '90s, but something was in the air that would soon change that. Later that same year, Scream (1996) confirmed that trend as the best-known example within 'campy' meta-horror. But actually The Craft was a bit earlier, because here too the irony flies thick and fast and a special balance is found between genuine suspense, fun, and pulp, drenched in a wonderfully kitschy high school vibe and cheesy '90s special effects. Actress Neve Campbell also had a huge year, because in combination with this role and a few months later Sydney Prescott in Scream, she became world-famous.Sun 1 Nov · 21:45Cinema ZED - Vesalius · LeuvenUntil 2 Novfrom €10

CinemaShaun the Sheep: The FarmageddonThe residents of the farm are looking forward to Halloween immensely in this film, but the celebration is put at risk when a clumsy farmer destroys the sheep's pumpkin patch. Shaun tries a scientific experiment, but that goes wrong too. When it turns out that the farmer has disappeared and that a mysterious beast is also roaming the woods around the farm, it is up to the flock to sort out the chaos. Commentaar Shaun the Sheep is back for his third cinematic adventure! After the gigantic success of the first two parts, the iconic Aardman Studio turns this third film into a true Halloween adventure, with a wonderfully spooky (no worries, it never gets too scary) atmosphere, a missing farmer, a roaming beast, fields full of pumpkins, and of course plenty of festive Halloween preparations that naturally go completely haywire again.Sun 1 Nov · 14:30–12:30Cinema ZED - Vesalius · Leuvenfrom €10

CinemaYuglyMeet Yugly, the ugliest dog in the world... and in a strange way also the cutest. Yugly dreams of doing something that seems impossible: participating in the famous Beste Showhond Gala. Against all expectations and despite every obstacle, Yugly is determined to prove that every dog deserves a chance. Secretly he hopes that along the way he will also find what he desires most: a forever family.Sun 1 Nov · 15:00–17:00Cinema ZED - STUK · Leuvenfrom €10

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CinemaExpo Prinsessen, draken en kastelenAs is its annual tradition, Cinema ZED is presenting an exhibition open to the public at all times in the entrance hall of ZED Vesalius Come and let your imagination run wild in this little corner filled with princesses, dragons, knights, castles, and magical adventures in faraway kingdoms. Festive opening reception on Thursday, November 5, at 4 p.m.Fri 6 Nov · 09:30Cinema ZED - Vesalius · LeuvenUntil 8 Nov

CinemaShaun het schaap: het beest op de boerderij [Cinema ZED - STUK]In this movie, the farm’s residents are really looking forward to Halloween, but the celebration is in jeopardy when a clumsy farmer destroys the sheep’s pumpkin patch. Shaun tries his hand at a science experiment, but that goes wrong, too. When it turns out that the farmer has disappeared and that a mysterious creature is roaming the woods around the farm, it’s up to the flock to sort out the chaos.Fri 6 Nov · 14:30–12:30Cinema ZED - STUK · LeuvenUntil 7 Novfrom €10

CinemaMumbo [Cinema ZED - Vesalius]The small and slightly clumsy hippo Mumbo Jumbo accidentally grows into a giant. To become himself again, he sets off on an adventure with his best friends to find the fearsome witch Baba Yaga. A heartwarming story about friendship and believing in yourself, no matter how big or small you are. Film breakfast Before the film, you can enjoy breakfast together at Het Strand and then head into the cinema.Sat 7 Nov · 11:00Cinema ZED - Vesalius · LeuvenUntil 8 Novfrom €10

CinemaFilm breakfastAs tradition goes, everyone is once again warmly welcome during Rode Hond for a cozy film breakfast on Sunday morning (9 AM–11 AM) at Het Strand, above Cinema ZED Vesalius. Simply buy a film breakfast ticket (per person) for one of our Sunday morning screenings and get ready to tuck in and enjoy! Our Sunday morning screenings are: 10 a.m. – Cinemini: Timmy Time 11 a.m. – Arco 11.15 a.m. – Cinemini: Timmy TimeSun 8 Nov · 09:00–11:00Cinema ZED - Vesalius · Leuvenfrom €27

CinemaDraak Dries [Cinema Zed-STUK]During his first years at Dragon School, Dries the Dragon learns to fly, roar, and breathe fire—everything a “real dragon” needs to know. But at the same time, he also learns the value of friendship and teamwork.Sun 8 Nov · 14:30–16:30Cinema ZED - STUK · Leuvenfrom €10

CinemaBallet 2026: Romeo and JulietShakespeare's timeless love story comes to life in one of the most beautiful ballets ever created. Romeo and Juliet fall head over heels in love, but their love is made impossible by the centuries-old feud between their families. A compelling story about passion, hope and a fateful destiny. To the poignant music of Sergej Prokofjev, ballet legend Rudolf Nureyev created an impressive and cinematographic choreography. With stunning ballroom scenes, compelling duels and a beautifully reconstructed Renaissance Verona, this is an unforgettable ballet classic.Sun 8 Nov · 15:45–18:20Kinepolis Leuvenfrom €11

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CinemaTo Be or Not To BeJoseph and Maria Tura run their own Shakespeare theater company in Warsaw and play the lead roles themselves. Maria has many admirers, including a young lieutenant in the Polish air force, Stanislav Sobinski. When Wanneer de Duitsers Polen invade and thus unleash the Tweede Wereldoorlog, Sobinski and his colleagues flee to England, while the Tura's face strict censorship. During the middle of the war, Sobinski suddenly returns with an important but dangerous assignment for Joseph and Maria: intercepting a German spy. Specific to Cinema ZED Leuven De, the screening of 3/11 will be introduced by Roel Vande Winkel, professor of Film History (KU Leuven). The film is spoken in English and is not subtitled. / The movie is spoken in English and is not subtitled. Commentaar Ernst Lubitsch fled as a German-Jewish filmmaker from the emerging National Socialism in Europe and managed to make a name for himself in Hollywood, where he also became a prominent member of the Hollywood Anti-Nazi League. His political convictions were integral to all his films, but certainly in the no fewer than 6 films he made during WWII, of which To Be or Not To Be is one. In a world teetering on the edge of the abyss, the themes of artisanship, censorship, collaboration, and resistance are both contemporary and timeless. Featuring wonderful black-and-white cinematography, a masterful Oscar-nominated soundtrack, and convincing acting performances by Carole Lombard (who died that same year in a plane crash..) and Jack Benny.Tue 3 Nov · 21:30–23:30Cinema ZED - Vesalius · Leuvenfrom €10

CinemaGugu’s WorldGugu wants to be a footballer. He lives with his grandmother Dilma, who is slowly losing touch with reality due to dementia. Gugu wants to stay with her for as long as possible, because there he can let his imagination run wild with face paint and fancy dress. Gugu is completely himself when he’s with his grandmother, and their close bond shields him from the disapproval of his father and their small community. As Dilma becomes more vulnerable, Gugu tries ever more determinedly to protect their open-minded little world.Thu 5 Nov · 10:30Cinema ZED - Vesalius · LeuvenUntil 8 Novfrom €10

CinemaMonster MiaExpelled student Mia and her pet rat Quentin arrive at Rotwood Academy, where she's the only human among monster classmates. With principal Van Vlad's hatred of humans, she must team up with the monsters to thwart his schemes.Thu 5 Nov · 10:30Cinema ZED - STUK · LeuvenUntil 8 Novfrom €10

CinemaShaun het schaap: het beest op de boerderij [Cinema ZED - Vesalius]In this movie, the farm’s residents are really looking forward to Halloween, but the celebration is in jeopardy when a clumsy farmer destroys the sheep’s pumpkin patch. Shaun tries his hand at a science experiment, but that goes wrong, too. When it turns out that the farmer has disappeared and that a mysterious creature is roaming the woods around the farm, it’s up to the flock to sort out the chaos.Thu 5 Nov · 11:00Cinema ZED - Vesalius · LeuvenUntil 8 Novfrom €10

CinemaPak me dan, als je kanA poisonous mushroom that wants to cook, a young rooster that can’t crow, or a hedgehog looking for its quills… in a dog’s butt? And how about a sad dragon or a mischievous mouse? The youngest viewers can’t get enough of the eight zany short films in this selection. With live concert accompaniment during the film.Thu 5 Nov · 14:30Cinema ZED - Vesalius · LeuvenUntil 7 Novfrom €10

CinemaMumbo [Cinema ZED - STUK]The small and slightly clumsy hippo Mumbo Jumbo accidentally grows into a giant. To become himself again, he sets off on an adventure with his best friends to find the fearsome witch Baba Yaga. A heartwarming story about friendship and believing in yourself, no matter how big or small you are.Thu 5 Nov · 14:30–12:30Cinema ZED - STUK · LeuvenUntil 6 Novfrom €10

CinemaDraak Dries [Cinema Zed-Vesalius]During his first years at Dragon School, Dries the Dragon learns to fly, roar, and breathe fire—everything a “real dragon” needs to know. But at the same time, he also learns the value of friendship and teamwork.Thu 5 Nov · 15:00Cinema ZED - Vesalius · LeuvenUntil 7 Novfrom €10

CinemaDe laatste EenhoornFantasy about the last remaining unicorn on earth who leaves her home in the lilac woods in the hope that she will find another unicorn somewhere in the world. A wondrous adventure begins; capture, exhibition, confrontation with the evil Red Bull, friendship with an inept magician and the release of other unicorns from a horrible fate in the sea. Finally, the unicorns return to the lilac woods to live happily ever after.Thu 5 Nov · 16:00Cinema ZED - Vesalius · LeuvenUntil 7 Novfrom €10

CinemaOpening Expo 'Prinsessen, draken en kastelen' met kinderreceptieAs is its annual tradition, Cinema ZED is presenting an exhibition open to the public at all times in the entrance hall of ZED Vesalius (with a festive opening reception on Thursday, November 5, at 4 p.m.). Come and let your imagination run wild in this little corner filled with princesses, dragons, knights, castles, and magical adventures in faraway kingdoms.Thu 5 Nov · 16:00–18:00Cinema ZED - Vesalius · Leuven

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CinemaSeniors: PressureWhile the fate of the free world hangs in the balance, the British meteorologist Kapitein James Stagg tries to convince the Allies, led by the Amerikaanse Generaal Eisenhower, to adjust their D-Day plans. An almost impossible choice knowing that a wrong strategy would mean loss of the entire war.Tue 10 Nov · 13:30–15:10Kinepolis Leuvenfrom €11

CinemaCineLive: Swan LakeBeleef Tsjaikovski's iconic Het Zwanenmeer during a unique CineLive performance, where live ballet and impressive projections come together for an unforgettable experience.Thu 12 Nov · 19:45–21:15Kinepolis Leuvenfrom €11

CinemaFood.Film.Fest: Land for LifeWhat does it mean to turn your life around and choose for agriculture that restores the earth? Land for Life follows four Lenteland farms where farmers take the step toward regenerative agriculture. Over Food.Film.Fest and the movie A film by Rik van der Linden - Netherlands - 2024 - 54 min. Food.Film.Fest. is back! From November 10 until December 10 you can go watch inspiring stories in numerous Flemish and Dutch cities and municipalities about how food can be different. In collaboration with Content we program the movie Land for Life. Land for Life, an inspiring documentary about regenerative agriculture, follows four Lenteland farms where farmers take the step toward a new way of working with the earth. From city life to countryside, from dream to practice: their stories show how soil restoration, biodiversity and local food networks go hand in hand with sense of purpose and community building. An inspiring and hopeful documentary that shows that system change is not a distant future, but is already happening today. After-discussion with Content Na the movie takes Sara, driving force of Content, us behind the scenes of the cooperative. How does that actually work, together running a local and sustainable grocery store? And how can we as consumers help build a fairer and more sustainable food system? About the organizers Content is a cooperative and packaging-free, local grocery store. You find there your daily portion of fresh vegetables and fruit, grains, dairy, drinks and freshly baked bread, without — or with reusable — packaging. By choosing for local, seasonal, ecological and fairtrade food Content wants to bring citizens and food producers closer together again and in that way to make society more sustainable and (climate) friendly together. As the cherry on the cake Content is a first-class meeting place for engaging activities or simply for an old-fashioned chat. Voedsel Anders Voedsel Anders is a network of 27 member organizations that work together on a world in which everyone can eat well and healthily. That means as much local, fair and organic food as possible: healthy for humans and for nature, with a fair price for the farmers. Avansa Oost-Brabant brings people together and builds bridges in 32 municipalities and cities in East Brabant Programma 7:45 PM: The doors of Content swing open, you are welcome! 8:00 PM: Start of the film screening Land for Life 9:00 PM: After-discussion with Sara van ContentThu 12 Nov · 20:00–22:00Content · Leuvenfrom €5

CinemaOpera 2026: Carmen (Encore)When soldier Don José falls for the free-spirited Carmen, he becomes entangled in an all-consuming passion that completely derails his life. Bizet's famous opera is a sizzling story about love, jealousy, and freedom, with a tragic ending that belongs to the most well-known in opera history. Richard Eyres beloved production of Bizet's masterpiece returns this season for a special revival. Sopraan Elīna Garanča shines as Carmen, opposite tenor Roberto Alagna as Don José, in the iconic Met production from 2010 — an absolute audience favorite. The score of Carmen contains so many world-famous melodies that you would almost forget how ingeniously it is constructed. From the famous Toreador aria to the heartbreaking Flower Aria and Carmen's seductive Habanera and Seguidilla: every aria combines irresistible melodies with strong dramatic power. The duets and ensembles also belong to the most compelling in the opera repertoire.Sat 14 Nov · 18:30–21:32Kinepolis Leuvenfrom €11

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