As Kigali gears up to host the UCI World Championships, the first of its kind to ever be stage in Africa, Saturday is the perfect day to settle in and catch some good movies while you wait for the big race to start. From cycling-inspired films to exciting new releases, The New Times has put together a list to get you in the mood and keep you entertained. Here’s the lineup: ALSO READ: Where to eat in Kigali during UCI World Championships Allez Eddie! This heartwarming Belgian film follows 11-year-old Freddy, the son of a butcher in a quiet village in 1975. His world is shaken when the first supermarket opens in town, sparking competition and tension. To celebrate its launch, the supermarket organises a cycling race, with the winner earning the chance to meet legendary champion Eddy Merckx. Despite his father’s opposition, Freddy secretly enters the race, setting off a journey that changes not only his life but the lives of those around him. The Flying Scotsman Based on the true story of Scottish cyclist Graeme Obree, the 2006 film depicts his battles with mental health and his fight against the odds to break the world one-hour distance record on a bike he built using parts from a washing machine. It’s a moving story of resilience, creativity, and determination. Breaking Away A 1979 classic coming-of-age sports drama, this Oscar-winning film tells the story of four friends in Indiana navigating life after high school. One of them, obsessed with Italian cycling, dreams of racing professionally. The film culminates in the famous “Little 500” bicycle race, blending themes of class, ambition, and friendship. Other new movies to stream F1 Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, once Formula 1’s most promising driver until a devastating 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 highest level while learning that redemption is a journey best traveled 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 is forced to 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 takes on the role of Bob, a washed-up revolutionary living in paranoid isolation with his independent daughter, Willa. Their fragile world unravels when his old nemesis reappears and Willa vanishes. Father and daughter are soon drawn into a fight against the ghosts of their pasts in a gripping tale of survival and redemption. Naked Gun This reboot introduces Lieutenant Frank Drebin Jr., the son of the legendary detective, who follows in his father’s footsteps. With the police department under threat of closure, Drebin Jr. must solve a high-profile case that could determine not only the future of the force but also his own place in the shadow of his father’s legacy. Together In this chilling drama, Tim and Millie move to the countryside in hopes of a fresh start. But as tensions in their relationship rise, they encounter a mysterious and unnatural force that threatens to consume their love, their lives, and their very humanity.
