Join us for a screening taking place at America House Kyiv and participate in a discussion about heroism, the value of teamwork and trust, and the contrast between selfishness and altruism in “Speed” (1994) from director Jan de Bont. 

Explore the language of cinema, watch movies in their original language, and practice your English-speaking skills through friendly moderated discussions at American Film Nights with America House Kyiv. Join us Tuesdays at 18:30 at America House Kyiv. Participation is by pre-registration only. Learn more about our upcoming films and how to attend here.

Our next event will take place on January 28th, at 18:30 at America House Kyiv (Mykoly Pymonenka Street 6.) 

“Speed” (1994)

When a young Los Angeles police department, Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) officer called Jack Traven angers retired Atlanta police department bomb squad member Howard Payne, by foiling his attempt at taking hostages stuck in an elevator with a bomb, Payne in retaliation arms a bus with a bomb that will explode if it drops below 50 miles per hour. With the help of spunky passenger Annie, Jack and his partner Detective Harry Temple try to save the people on the bus before the bomb goes off, while also trying to figure out how Payne is monitoring them. 

• Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller

• Runtime: 1h 56m

• Rating: R

All America House Kyiv events and activities are free. Please register yourself and anyone else planning to come with you by 12:00 PM on January 28th so we can save you a seat.

Spots are limited, but if you can’t make it this time, we’ll be happy to see you at our other events.

Please familiarize yourself with the rules of admission before your visit. Remember to bring your passport or driver’s license to enter America House Kyiv. 

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