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- In 1906 Greek cinema was born when the Manakis brothers started recording in Macedonia, and the French filmmaker "Leons" produced the first "Newscast" from the midi- Olympic games of Athens (the unofficial Olympic games of 1906). The first cine-theater of Athens opened about a year later and other special 'projection rooms' begun their activity.
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Mar 22, 2023 · The iconic Rex – an Art Deco building constructed in 1935 to house a cinema, theater, and ballroom – was declared a historic monument after its damage by fire in 1982 and has been used since as a venue for the National Theater.
Mar 22, 2023 · The iconic Rex – an Art Deco building constructed in 1935 to house a cinema, theater, and ballroom – was declared a historic monument after its damage by fire in 1982 and has been used since as a venue for the National Theater.
In the spring of 1897, the Greeks of Athens watched the first cinematic ventures (short movies in "journal"). In 1906 Greek cinema was born when the Manakis brothers started recording in Macedonia, and the French filmmaker "Leons" produced the first "Newscast" from the midi-Olympic games of Athens (the unofficial Olympic games of 1906).
Shortly afterwards, the first official open-air cinemas started popping up, with free entrance at first. They became so popular that by the 1960s over 500 cinemas were operating in Attica. Today, there are 65 outdoor cinemas in Athens.
The Ciné Palace in Pakgrati District, first opened its doors in 1925, 94 years ago, and is the oldest cinema in Athens. Its biggest boom came in the 1950s-60s when queues formed in order to get in. Today it evokes nostalgia while unforgettable also remains the experience in its summer section.
In its early form, cinema was a street show and film screenings took place in open spaces such as squares or coffee shop yards. The first specialist halls that exclusively hosted film screenings appeared in the beginning of the 20th century.
In 1932, Athenian entertainment was transformed practically overnight. Inspired by innovations taking place in Parisian movie theatres, the Pallas building was fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and its immense, 2,500-seat theatre was radically upgraded with new lighting, plush seats and distinctive new décor.
