KRS Film Distributors, together with cinema exhibitors, will be holding the 17th edition of the annual National Cinema Day next Saturday, 7 July.

The eagerly-awaited day will give local cinemagoers the opportunity to watch some of the best film

releases this year, at discounted prices of admission of €3.50 for normal films and €5 for those exhibited in 3D format.

Film shows at all cinemas in Malta on the day will start at 9am and run until late at night, while film screenings at the two-screen Citadel Cinema in Gozo will be at 6pm and 8.30/pm.

To ensure that this year’s National Cinema Day will be another cinema celebration, KRS and local exhibitors have planned a programme of films, which includes no fewer than 12 blockbusters, and a range of films of all genres to satisfy the taste of the thousands who flock to the cinema on the day.

Early booking at the following cinemas is recommended: Eden Cinema – St Julian’s 2371 0400; Empire Cinema – Bugibba 2158 1787; Embassy Cinema – Valletta 2122 2225; Tal-Lira Cinema – Fgura 2180 8000; Citadel Cinema – Gozo 2155 9955.

Some of the films scheduled to be screened

The Amazing Spider-Man (3D) Action Adventure Thriller

What to Expect When You’re Expecting Comedy Drama Romance

In a Better World Drama Thriller

Rock of Ages Comedy Drama Musical

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (3D) Fantasy Horror Thriller

How I Spent My Summer Vacation Action Drama

Prometheus (3D) Action Horror Sci-Fi

Safe Crime

The Dictator Comedy

Men In Black 3 Action Comedy Sci-Fi

Dark Shadows Drama Horror Mystery

American Pie Reunion Comedy

Marvel Avengers Assemble Action Adventure Sci-Fi

The Hunger Games Action Drama Sci-Fi

The Lucky One Drama

Battleship Action Sci-Fi