Film Archive Unveils Its Own Movie Theater
Cinémathèque Association Expands Presence with New Screening Venue in Leipzig
The Cinémathèque association is set to open a new screening venue in Leipzig, located at Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 109. This addition marks an expansion of the association's presence in the city, offering a unique and separate location for its screenings and events.
Until now, the Cinémathèque association has primarily presented its program at the NATO. However, the new venue will not replace this primary location, as the programs at the NATO, Conne Island, and Moritzbastei will continue alongside the new venue.
The new venue consists of a 30-seat theater and an exhibition room, providing a cosy and intimate setting for film enthusiasts. The association's diverse programming will now be accessible at multiple locations in the city, offering a wider reach to the local community.
The new venue's focus on educational programming and themed events aims to engage and educate the local community. Screenings include thematic series like "Family Matters," accompanied by discussions with filmmakers. Ticket pricing ranges from about €3.50 to €7.50 depending on concessions and film length.
The new venue is also linked to broader cultural events such as exhibitions at the Museum der bildenden Künste (MdbK) Leipzig and Intercultural Weeks. The association annually hosts the Sommerkino at Conne Island and the Moritzbastei, and these events will continue to be hosted.
Regarding capacity, no explicit number is provided in the available information. However, the association is actively promoting the new venue on social media with updates on screenings and special events.
In addition to the Karl-Liebknecht-Straße venue, the Cinémathèque association continues ongoing programs at other locations in Leipzig, engaging with events like photography exhibitions at Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst (HGB Leipzig), showing an interconnected cultural presence in the city.
The new screening venue for the Cinémathèque association will officially open on Monday. This expansion is an exciting development for the association and the city of Leipzig, offering more opportunities for film enthusiasts to engage with the world of cinema.
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- The Cinémathèque Leipzig expansion can now offer a variety in entertainment options, as their programming will extend beyond movies-and-tv to encompass lifestyle, home-and-garden, and even cultural events such as Leipzig Woche, Leipzig Live, Leipzig Kulturszene, and Leipzig Gegenwart.
- With the new screening venue at Karl-Liebknecht-Straße, the association hopes to foster a sense of community involvement in its entertainment, enticing not only film enthusiasts but also those with an interest in varying aspects of lifestyle, including home-and-garden and cultural events.
