CONSTANTINE: Keanu Week at FOMO Cinema Tbilisi
Thursday 6. August at 21:15 - 23:15
FOMO Secret Cinema, Tbilisi
CONSTANTINE
Francis Lawrence, 2005, USA, 2h01m, English with English subtitles
Before comic book films became the dominant force in Hollywood, CONSTANTINE offered something stranger, darker and far more unsettling. Blending supernatural horror with detective noir, Francis Lawrence's stylish debut feature has grown from an overlooked release into one of the defining cult films of the 2000s, with Keanu Reeves delivering one of the most distinctive performances of his career.
Reeves stars as John Constantine, a chain-smoking occult detective and exorcist who walks the uneasy boundary between Heaven and Hell. Condemned by his own past and convinced his soul is beyond salvation, Constantine spends his days battling demons that have crossed into the human world. When police detective Angela Dodson, played by Rachel Weisz, asks him to investigate her twin sister's mysterious death, the pair uncover a conspiracy that threatens the balance between good and evil itself.
Directed by Francis Lawrence in his feature debut, CONSTANTINE transforms Los Angeles into a rain-soaked city haunted by angels, demons and forgotten corners of the supernatural. Adapted loosely from DC's Hellblazer comics, the film departs significantly from its source material while creating a rich mythology entirely of its own. Over the years, its striking visual design, unforgettable supporting performances and unapologetically Gothic atmosphere have earned it a devoted following.
Reeves' restrained, world-weary performance gives the film its emotional core. Rather than playing Constantine as an action hero, he presents him as a man exhausted by the knowledge of what exists beyond ordinary reality, someone fighting not for glory but for the faint possibility of redemption. Alongside memorable turns from Tilda Swinton, Peter Stormare and Djimon Hounsou, Reeves anchors a supernatural thriller that feels both epic and deeply personal.
Twenty years after its release, CONSTANTINE has become a genuine cult classic. Stylish, imaginative and unlike any other comic book adaptation of its era, it's a film whose reputation has only grown with time, rewarding audiences willing to embrace its unique vision of the eternal battle between Heaven and Hell.
FOOD AND DRINK POLICY: FOMO Cinema Lounge Bar opens 1 hour before the first screening of the day and closes at 02:00, serving a wide selection of beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic refreshments, as well as fresh hot popcorn! Outside food is allowed in the bar but not in the cinema. No alcohol from outside allowed. All guests are invited to arrive early and stay late!
LOCATION: FOMO Secret Cinema, Bazari Orbeliani, Tbilisi. A five minute walk from Liberty Square metro.
HOW TO FIND FOMO: Enter Bazari Orbeliani via Atoneli St above Carrefour and take the stairs on your left to Level 1. Signage on the door. You can also check our Instagram story highlights for a video showing exactly how to find us: https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3OTMzMTA2Mjk0MDI5MjM1
FOMO Secret Cinema • Bazari Orbeliani, 0105 Tbilisi, Georgia