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Behind the creation of everyone’s one-time obsession:Tetris is a biographical drama starring Taron Egerton that takes us back to 1980s Moscow, where the game of Tetris first burst onto the scene. Directed by Jon S. Baird, the visually stunning film explores the story behind the game’s creation, as well as the political backdrop against which it emerged. Egerton plays the role of Henk Rogers, who was a key part of ironing out licensing issues that allowed Tetris to expand outside of the Soviet Union. The rise of Tetris, the film shows, included a complicated history of licensing the addictive puzzle video game, with several players — including Soviet b’naires — racing for distribution rights. Egerton leads an impressive cast, which also includes Alexandra Shipp and Peter Sarsgaard, who deliver stellar performances bringing the characters to life. Tetris is available on Apple TV.

⚽ The Champions League continues tonight with another showdown to secure a spot in the championship final, with Manchester City facing off against Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium at 10pm for the second leg of the semi-final round. The first leg ended with each team scoring one goal. Whichever team comes out on top tonight will face Inter Milan, which secured its spot in the final match after beating AC Milan yesterday.

Here on the local scene, we have two matches to keep an eye on:

• National Bank v Al Ismaily (Egyptian Premier League — 8pm)
• Pyramids v Raya Ghazl (Egypt Cup — 6pm)

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Calling all fondue lovers — head to Swiss Cottage for a cozy dinner: Swiss Cottage situated on road 254 in Maadi, features a cozy and warm ambiance with a menu to match it. The cheese lovers among you need to try their variation of delicious classic bubbly blends of melted cheese — their Swiss mushroom and cheese fondue is our personal favorite. And because we don’t want to exclude anyone, we suggest that the more carnivorous eaters check out Swiss Cottage’s raclette selection, which has yet to disappoint. For dessert — if you somehow find space in there — we recommend a classic Swiss chocolate fondue.

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Cairo Cinema Days kicks off at Zawya Cinema in downtown Cairo today. The festival showcases the latest films from the Arab region, with this year’s edition including 16 documentaries and feature films from Egypt, Tunisia, Sudan, Morocco, Iraq, Palestine, Algeria, and Lebanon. The festival runs through 10 June — you can check out the screening schedule and find more details here.

Movie night on the banks of the Nile:Ahimsa — located on Dahab Island in Cairo — is hosting a special movie night under the stars with a screening of rom-com The Proposal tomorrow at 8pm. More details are available here.

Disco Misr at Sakia: Pop and disco musical group Disco Misr is putting on two shows at Sakia Culturewheel next Wednesday and Thursday, 24-25 May. Tickets are available for the first show here, and the second here.

The annual Flower Exhibition — which is typically held at the Orman Gardens — opened to the public at the Agricultural Museum in Dokki over the weekend. The exhibition will run for one month.

Dive into Egypt’s infinitely rich contemporary art world: The “Traces of Egypt” Exhibition began in late March and will continue until Thursday, 15 June, at the Grand Egyptian Museum. The exhibit is organized by Egyptian-German artist Susan Hefuna and celebrates the country’s Khayamiya tradition through 28 dresses celebrating local artisans and their craftsmanship.

Expressionist depiction of Egypt’s rural communities: Artist Omar Abdel Zaher’s latest art exhibition, Roots, is still running through Wednesday, 24 May. The exhibition is “a sincere, impassioned exploration and meditation on the modest and down-to-earth sanctities of Egypt’s rural communities.”

Start training for your next half marathon: The TriFactory is hosting another edition of itsMadinaty Half Marathon on Friday, 9 June at Madinaty. You can sign up for the event through the TriFactory website.

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Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson explores the complexities of relationships, love, and identity through the eyes of two Black British artists. The story is set in London, where the two main characters, named Nelson and Selby, meet and start to build a relationship despite their differences. Nelson is a photographer who enjoys capturing life’s fleeting moments, while Selby is a dancer who expresses herself through movement. As they navigate their way through the intricacies of love, they also have to cope with the challenges that come with being Black in a white-dominated society, including experiencing racism, discrimination, and ignorance from the people around them. Throughout the book, Nelson and Selby’s relationship is tested by external forces, including Selby’s ex-partner and Nelson's struggling career. However, their love and connection remain strong, providing a sense of hope and optimism.