Filmoteca de Catalunya, Film archive and cinema complex in El Raval, Barcelona, Spain.
Filmoteca de Cataluña is a film archive and cinema complex in El Raval with two screening rooms, exhibition areas, a specialized film library, and offices spread across its floors. The collection holds over 200,000 audiovisual items, ranging from historical films and newsreels to classics of Catalan cinema.
The institution started in 1963 with weekly screenings at ABC Cinema and grew into a major film collection. The current building opened in 2012 as part of the El Raval neighborhood's renewal.
The name reflects its role as a regional film institution and gathering place for cinema enthusiasts across Barcelona. Visitors experience a community dedicated to sharing and discussing films from different eras and traditions.
The venue operates Tuesday to Sunday with screenings from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, offering regular admission with discounts for various age groups. The building is easily accessible on foot and well-connected by public transport in the heart of the neighborhood.
The building comprises two rectangular volumes: an underground section houses the cinemas while the above-ground portion allows natural light to flood the exhibition areas. This split design lets visitors move between dark screening rooms and sunlit gallery spaces.
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