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Monday, 11 May 2026
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Organization

Ster-Kinekor

Also known as: Ster-Kinekor at Grove and Maerua malls · Ster-Kinekor at Grove

Cinema venue hosting film screenings and comedy events, including Chuckle Factory Comedy Club at Grove Mall and documentary premieres in Windhoek.

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In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. ‘Wrong Generation’ is set to premiere at Ster-Kinekor in Windhoek on 11 June, with a cast and crew of over 50 Namibian and regional creatives.

    The Namibian

    ‘Wrong Generation’ takes on GBV
  3. April 2026
  4. Settle in to ignite your wanderlust and have fun pretending that a Slush Puppie is a Sangiovese. ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ (2026) is now showing at Ster-Kinekor at Windhoek’s Maerua Mall.

    The Namibian

    ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ is fun in the Italian sun
  5. This is one that will leave you uncomfortable, introspecting and vowing to keep your mouth shut when asked one simple question: What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done? ‘The Drama’ (2026) is now showing at Ster-Kinekor at Maerua Mall.

    The Namibian

    Oh, ‘The Drama’
  6. March 2026
  7. The best that I can advise is to simply go with it. ‘The Bride!’ (2026) is now showing at Ster-Kinekor at Windhoek’s The Grove Mall.

    The Namibian

    ‘The Bride!’ is a wild ride
  8. February 2026
  9. While local film access is a major issue and those one-day stints at Ster-Kinekor, local cultural centres or festivals abroad aren’t going to cut it, the reality is that film culture grows where it is nurtured and supported.

    The Namibian

    Local Film Season
  10. October 2025
  11. If the police retrieve an old VHS tape from the drawer, then you should arrange a showing at Ster-Kinekor.

    The Namibian

    Publish All Notes, Really?
  12. June 2024
  13. In fact, the shared idea of taking a whole chunk of a weekday afternoon off to watch ‘Back to The Future’ (1985) during Ster-Kinekor’s ‘Throwback Cinema’ campaign actually indicates we have at least one thing in common.

    The Namibian

    Throwback Cinema
Culture

Namibian film 'Wrong Generation' explores activism and gender-based violence

The News

'Wrong Generation,' directed by Shili Munyama and inspired by activist Ndiilokelwa Nthengwe's book, premieres at Ster-Kinekor in Windhoek on 11 June with a cast and crew of over 50 Namibian and regional creatives. The film follows estranged friends reunited by a childhood companion's murder, whose grief sparks the largest protest in post-apartheid Namibian history, while examining the pain and cost of activism in confronting patriarchy, violent misogyny, and toxic masculinity.

9 hours ago · The Namibian

Today

  1. Namibian film 'Wrong Generation' explores activism and gender-based violence

    'Wrong Generation,' directed by Shili Munyama and inspired by activist Ndiilokelwa Nthengwe's book, premieres at Ster-Kinekor in Windhoek on 11 June with a cast and crew of over 50 Namibian and regional creatives. The film follows estranged friends reunited by a childhood companion's murder, whose grief sparks the largest protest in post-apartheid Namibian history, while examining the pain and cost of activism in confronting patriarchy, violent misogyny, and toxic masculinity.

    9 hours ago · The Namibian

Saturday 9 May

  1. Devil Wears Prada sequel explores print media's decline

    The new film shows how print magazines and newspapers face crisis two decades after the original, with characters confronting layoffs and algorithmic pressure. The story reflects real upheaval in the media industry, including recent mass dismissals at major outlets.

    9 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 28 April

  1. New romantic comedy 'You, Me & Tuscany' stars Bailey and Page

    The 2026 film follows Anna, a former aspiring chef turned housesitter, who moves to Tuscany and lies about having an Italian fiancé to build a new life, while navigating her attraction to a local man and the risk of losing her newfound family and happiness if her deception is revealed.

    28 April 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 24 April

  1. Chuckle Factory Comedy Club returns to Ster-Kinekor Grove Mall

    Chuckle Factory Comedy Club will bring a night of stand-up comedy to Ster-Kinekor at Grove Mall next Wednesday, as it continues to expand its presence in Windhoek's entertainment scene.

    24 April 2026 · Namibian Sun

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Zendaya and Pattinson lead dark dramedy "The Drama"

    A new film starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson follows a couple whose wedding plans unravel when the bride confesses a dark secret at a pre-wedding gathering, transforming the narrative from romantic comedy into an uncomfortable exploration of trauma, forgiveness, and societal judgment.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 27 March

  1. Documentary on Omusati premieres, exploring northern region's heritage

    A Namibian documentary film titled "Echoes of Omusati," directed by Oshoveli Shipoh and conceived by Morna Ikosa, premieres tonight at Ster-Kinekor cinema in Windhoek. The film tells stories of the Omusati region in northern Namibia, focusing on its people, culture, history, and tribal identities, including a family's 37-year separation and reunion during exile.

    27 March 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 24 March

  1. Maggie Gyllenhaal's Bride reimagines Frankenstein tale

    'The Bride' (2026), directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale, reimagines Mary Shelley's gothic story as a tale of a woman reanimated to be Frankenstein's monster's companion, who discovers agency and voice despite being created to satisfy a man's needs. The film blends classic horror aesthetics with contemporary themes of male loneliness, female bodily autonomy, and the silencing of victims of gender-based violence.

    24 March 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 28 February

  1. Namibian film nominees now accessible via streaming and Film Week

    NTFA-nominated films are available on Showmax, YouTube, and at The Film Week (12–15 March), ahead of the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards on 28 March. The author encourages local audiences to engage with nominated films including 'Speel Aan' and '#LANDoftheBRAVEfilm', which each compete for eight awards.

    28 February 2026 · The Namibian

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