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Cultural Tidbit: Historic Cinemas of Buenos Aires

cine viewersArgentina’s film industry has been undergoing a revitalization in recent years, with movies like 2010’s “El Secreto de Sus Ojos” seeming to revive international interest in Spanish language films. As a Spanish student, you don’t face the main obstacle that others do when it comes to watching movies in Spanish: subtitles. Instead you can view the movies and listen to the dialogue in its original language, which provides a much richer experience. If you happen to be studying Spanish in Buenos Aires, you can even see some Spanish languages movies in some of the city’s most iconic theaters to immerse yourself in Spanish language film even further.

Cine 25 de Mayo

This lovely theater was built in 1927 and represents the golden era of world cinema, when movies were first taking off. The theater’s ornate facade resembles a miniature version of  Buenos Aires’ famous Teatro Colon. The theater closed in 1982, but was recently opened as the Complejo Cultureal 25 de Mayo. You can now enjoy a variety of films and music, dance, and theatrical performances here.

Cine Gaumont

Tucked away in a residential part of the Congreso neighborhood, Cine Gaumont is an Art Nouveau treasure that is often overlooked. Since its opening in 1946, Cine Gaumont has been a favorite spot for Portenos to view films. The interior has been completely remodeled, transforming the original theater into three smaller screening areas, but the exterior is still authentic. Today the Cine Gaumont is run by the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts.

Cine Lorca

This retro-style theater will transport you back to the 1970s. It features two screening rooms, old-fashioned seats, and funky wood paneling. The interesting thing about Cine Lorca is that it is one of the few commercial theaters that screens art films as well as international blockbusters. This is the best place to go if you want to see Argentine film.

cine viewersArgentina’s film industry has been undergoing a revitalization in recent years, with movies like 2010’s “El Secreto de Sus Ojos” seeming to revive international interest in Spanish language films. As a Spanish student, you don’t face the main obstacle that others do when it comes to watching movies in Spanish: subtitles. Instead you can view the movies and listen to the dialogue in its original language, which provides a much richer experience. If you happen to be studying Spanish in Buenos Aires, you can even see some Spanish languages movies in some of the city’s most iconic theaters to immerse yourself in Spanish language film even further.

Cine 25 de Mayo

This lovely theater was built in 1927 and represents the golden era of world cinema, when movies were first taking off. The theater’s ornate facade resembles a miniature version of  Buenos Aires’ famous Teatro Colon. The theater closed in 1982, but was recently opened as the Complejo Cultureal 25 de Mayo. You can now enjoy a variety of films and music, dance, and theatrical performances here.

Cine Gaumont

Tucked away in a residential part of the Congreso neighborhood, Cine Gaumont is an Art Nouveau treasure that is often overlooked. Since its opening in 1946, Cine Gaumont has been a favorite spot for Portenos to view films. The interior has been completely remodeled, transforming the original theater into three smaller screening areas, but the exterior is still authentic. Today the Cine Gaumont is run by the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts.

Cine Lorca

This retro-style theater will transport you back to the 1970s. It features two screening rooms, old-fashioned seats, and funky wood paneling. The interesting thing about Cine Lorca is that it is one of the few commercial theaters that screens art films as well as international blockbusters. This is the best place to go if you want to see Argentine film.

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