Think about arriving in Greece and having the possibility to see a cinematic basic at an out of doors theatre that has been an iconic native landmark for many years. And all this towards the backdrop of the Acropolis! A very wonderful expertise for any cinephile.
I can subsequently sympathize with guests who, drawn by Cine Paris’s new marquee, try and sneak a peek contained in the newly refurbished out of doors theatre that shall be reopening its doorways to the general public on Saturday, Might 11, after a four-year hiatus. A screening of Jules Dassin’s “By no means on Sunday” will mark the – unofficial – begin of Cine Paris’ new period on Friday Might 10. In the course of the theatre’s first week of operation, the movie may also be screened alongside Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers.”
The open-air cinema on Kydathinaion Road has been restored because of the efforts of Cinobo and its founder Dafni Bechtsi, who’ve been instrumental within the revitalization of Athens’ cinemas. Thus, the Greek streaming service has introduced again to life one more of Athens’ cinematic “establishments,” following the nice shock of the reopening of the Cinobo Opera theatre final winter.
Dafni Bechtsi and her group set to work as quickly because the theatre was listed on the market in Might 2023. “Due to its historical past, location, and significance for Athens, we believed that Cine Paris wanted to be taken over by individuals who love each cinema and the town,” says Dafni. The Cinobo workforce had been capable of finding widespread floor with the proprietor of the property, well-known Cypriot businessman Stelios Chatziioannou, which helped form the imaginative and prescient of the cinema’s new tenants.
Folks are inclined to affiliate Cinobo with a extra various, cinephile outlook; how will you reconcile this notion of Cinobo with the undeniably business character of Cine Paris, which is situated within the coronary heart of Athens’ vacationer district? “I don’t suppose that these two parts are mutually unique,” Dafni explains. “Clearly, we shall be displaying high quality movies, however we may also do every little thing attainable to capitalize on the world’s excessive variety of international guests. Many of those guests have expressed a robust curiosity within the cinema, which will increase our duty.” Within the first occasion, this may entail displaying Greek movies and non-English productions with English subtitles, in addition to fastidiously curating their choice. “We wish to retain a component of shock, which is why we shall be displaying classics alongside first-run movies. Greek cinema will at all times maintain a particular place, and this yr we’re planning a particular season devoted to movies set in Athens.”
The cinema shall be open every day from 19:30, permitting moviegoers to take pleasure in a fantastic sundown and a refreshing drink on the absolutely refurbished bar earlier than the primary screening (21.00). Because it occurs, all that is still of the outdated Cine Paris is its unparalleled view of the Sacred Rock of the Acropolis, since a lot of the constructing has been renovated – with out, nevertheless, compromising its authenticity. Cine Paris is absolutely accessible to individuals with disabilities. See you on Might 11, and have a fantastic summer time!
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