BFI IMAX, IMAX theater in South Bank, London, United Kingdom
Description
The BFI IMAX is a cinema on the South Bank featuring an enormous screen that rises several stories high and spans the width of an average building. The theater is fully equipped as a modern multiplex facility with seating for hundreds of viewers.
History
The building was completed in 1999 by architect Bryan Avery and marked a turning point for cinema in the Lambeth area. Its opening established a new standard for large-format film screenings across Britain.
Culture
The program here mixes mainstream releases with independent films, documentaries, and special screenings curated by the British Film Institute. The programming draws together film enthusiasts and casual viewers looking for variety beyond typical blockbusters.
Practical
The venue sits near Waterloo Station and is easily accessible by public transport. Tickets can be booked online at any time, and shows run daily with multiple screenings throughout the day.
Did you know?
The screen here is one of Britain's largest permanent cinema displays and uses a modern dual-projection system in high resolution. This technical setup delivers a film experience in quality and scale that few other theaters in the country can match.
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