Smadar Cinema, Art Deco movie theater in German Colony, Jerusalem
Description
Smadar Cinema is an Art Deco movie theater in Jerusalem's German Colony neighborhood with one auditorium seating approximately 260 viewers. An attached bar allows patrons to purchase drinks and snacks before and after screenings.
History
The building was constructed in 1928 by a German architect originally for British military patrons. By 1935, it was converted into a public commercial cinema for neighborhood residents.
Culture
The cinema serves as a gathering place for people seeking independent and international films in a neighborhood setting. It remains a locally rooted venue where residents watch films together away from multiplexes.
Practical
The cinema is located in the German Colony neighborhood with street parking available nearby. Wheelchair accessible facilities are provided for visitors with mobility requirements.
Did you know?
The ownership transferred to Jewish managers in 1935 due to political circumstances of that era. This transition allowed the venue to continue serving the neighborhood for many decades afterward.
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