The Matrix Reloaded

  • February 1, 2025 / 15:00
  • February 12, 2025 / 19:00

Directors:  Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving
USA, 2003, 138', DCP, color
English with Turkish subtitles 

Humanity's last stronghold, Zion, is under threat from the machines. Neo, the "Chosen One," reaches a critical stage in his journey to save humankind. However, to achieve this, he must return to the Matrix. Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus face their enemies in the simulated world and reality as Agent Smith makes a menacing return. When Neo encounters the Architect of the Matrix, he confronts the truths about himself and the origins of the Matrix. This meeting forces Neo to make a challenging choice between free will and the cyclical structure of the system.

The Matrix

The Matrix

The Matrix Reloaded

The Matrix Reloaded

The Matrix Revolutions

The Matrix Revolutions

The Matrix Resurrections

The Matrix Resurrections

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The Ottoman Way of Serving Coffee

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Il Cavallo di Leonardo

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