Premiere Thursday: New 'Minions,' German Fantasy, and Crime Drama

Moviegoers in Bishkek can look forward to a diverse lineup of new releases hitting cinemas this Thursday. The latest offerings include a highly anticipated animated sequel, a German family fantasy, and an intellectual crime drama, promising entertainment for various tastes.

Families can enjoy the latest installment of the popular 'Minions' franchise, titled 'Minions and Monsters.' Set in the 1920s, this animated adventure follows the mischievous yellow creatures as they venture into filmmaking and search for frightening creatures to star in their own monster movie, aiming to conquer Hollywood.

For younger audiences and fantasy enthusiasts, 'Magic Animal School: Keepers of Wonder' presents a new chapter in a successful German series. The film follows students and their talking animal companions as they embark on a quest to find a magical wonder and save their school from closure.

Adding a touch of historical intrigue and philosophical depth is 'Dante's Code.' This drama centers on Nick, a 21st-century New York writer, who undertakes a perilous journey to steal a manuscript of Dante Alighieri's 'Divine Comedy.' Simultaneously, in 14th-century Florence, Dante seeks inspiration for his masterpiece. The narrative suggests a timeless connection between the two men through their shared obsessions with love, beauty, and the divine.