Kon-Tiki (Norway/UK 2012)

When anthropologist Thor Heyerdahl develops a theory that native Polynesians originally came from the Americas rather than Asia, his ideas are dismissed by the scientific community. Determined to prove that the ocean journey would be possible, Heyerdahl builds a balsawood raft, the Kon-Tiki, and sets sail with five companions from Peru to Polynesia.

Wednesday 27 November, 6.30pm at Galaxy Cinema, 67 Abd El-Aziz Al-Saud St., El Manial

Read more on the film, watch the trailer and see screening times here

La Belle et La Bete (Beauty and the Beast) (France 1946)

Once upon a time, there was a lovable and affectionate girl named Belle. When her father offends the "Beast" by plucking a rose from his garden, Belle offers to become his hostage in place of her father. Little by little she learns to pity, to understand and finally to love the monster, who is eventually transformed through her love into a charming prince.

Wednesday 27 November, 10.30am at City Stars Cinema, Omar Ibn El-Khattab Street, Nasr City

Read more on the film, watch the trailer and see screening times here

Quartet (UK 2012)

Directed by Dustin Hoffman, and based on Ronald Harwood's stage play, Quartet is a quintessentially British comedy about professional rivalry, friendship, love and last chances, as four famous opera singers are forced to set aside their differences for one final performance.

Wednesday 27 November, 9.30pm at Plaza Cinema, Americana Plaza Mall, Sheikh Zayed

Read more on the film, watch the trailer and see screening times here

Read Ahram Online's review here

COMPLETE PROGRAMME OF PANORAMA OF THE EUROPEAN FILM