ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
THE MAN WHO SOLD HIS SKIN 15
A refugee film with a difference, this Tunisian drama sees a young Syrian flee the war to be with the love of his life. In order to seek asylum in Europe he agrees to have his back tattooed by a famous artist, thus transforming himself into a valuable work of art. A fascinating look at the value of human life. Out Friday in cinemas
OASIS KNEBWORTH 1996 15
This rock doc celebrates the largest concert of the 1990s. Allegedly two per cent of the UK population attempted to buy tickets for Oasis’s two recordbreaking nights at Knebworth. Now you can relive it from the comfort of your local cinema. Directed by Jake (son of Ridley) Scott.
Out tomorrow in cinemas
GAGARINE 12A
Shot on the cusp of the real-life demolition of Cité Gagarine, the infamous 1960s red-brick housing estate on the outskirts of Paris, directors Fanny Liatard and Jérémy Trouilh’s film follows the journey of Youri (Alséni Bathily), a fictional 16-year-old resident who dreams of becoming an astronaut.
Out Friday in cinemas
THE ALPINIST 12A
Those without a head for heights should avoid this ‘we’re not worthy’ portrait of endearingly goofy Canadian ‘solo’ climber Marc-André Leclerc. As I watched the 23-year-old unconcernedly hanging by his fingertips, trees tiny dots below him, I felt my stomach lurch upwards then plummet down to my toes. The Alpinist doesn’t touch the peaks of the Oscar-winning Free Solo but it’s a stirring testament to an extraordinary spirit who redefined what is possible.
DUNE 12A
No, not that one, not quite yet. Ahead of Denis Villeneuve’s massively anticipated sci-fi epic (released on October 22) here’s a chance to re-evaluate David Lynch’s notorious flop from 1984. Similarly adapted from Frank Herbert’s novel, it stars Kyle MacLachlan, Sting and some hilariously dated prosthetics, and has achieved a dubious cult status.
Out Friday in cinemas