jasdooit

As Kigali prepares to host the UCI World Championships, which will be the first of its kind in Africa, Saturday is an ideal day to relax and enjoy some great movies while you await the major race. From films inspired by cycling to thrilling new releases, The New Times has curated a list to help you get into the spirit and stay entertained. Here’s the schedule: ALSO READ: Where to eat in Kigali during UCI World Championships Allez Eddie! This touching Belgian film follows 11-year-old Freddy, the son of a butcher in a small village in 1975. His life takes a turn when the first supermarket opens in town, creating rivalry and conflict. To mark its opening, the supermarket organizes a cycling race, with the winner getting the chance to meet legendary cyclist Eddy Merckx. Despite his father’s disapproval, Freddy secretly joins the race, starting a journey that transforms not only his life but also the lives of those around him. The Flying Scotsman Based on the real-life story of Scottish cyclist Graeme Obree, this 2006 film showcases his struggles with mental health and his determination to break the world one-hour distance record using a bike he constructed from parts of a washing machine. It’s a powerful tale of perseverance, ingenuity, and strength. Breaking Away A 1979 classic coming-of-age sports film, this Oscar-winning movie follows four friends in Indiana as they navigate life after high school. One of them, obsessed with Italian cycling, dreams of becoming a professional cyclist. The film concludes with the famous “Little 500” bicycle race, blending themes of class, ambition, and friendship. Other recent films available to stream F1 Brad Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, once the most promising driver in Formula 1, until a tragic accident nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, the owner of a struggling racing team convinces him to return to the track. Partnering with a fiery young rookie, Sonny must prove he can still compete at the top level while learning that redemption is best achieved together. ALSO READ: Movies: Eight animations you shouldn’t miss this weekend Highest 2 Lowest Directed by Spike Lee, this thriller features Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky in a tense, high-stakes drama. When a powerful music mogul becomes the target of a dangerous ransom plot, he must fight for his family and legacy while facing a life-or-death moral dilemma that could destroy everything he has built. One Battle After Another Leonardo DiCaprio portrays Bob, a former revolutionary living in paranoid isolation with his independent daughter, Willa. Their fragile world falls apart when his old enemy returns and Willa disappears. Father and daughter are soon drawn into a battle against their pasts in a gripping story of survival and redemption. Naked Gun This reboot introduces Lieutenant Frank Drebin Jr., the son of a legendary detective, who follows in his father’s footsteps. With the police department facing closure, Drebin Jr. must solve a high-profile case that could determine the future of the force and his own place in the shadow of his father’s legacy. Together In this chilling drama, Tim and Millie move to the countryside hoping for a fresh start. But as tensions rise in their relationship, they encounter a mysterious and unnatural force that threatens to consume their love, their lives, and their very humanity.

Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc.Syndigate.info).