Sari-Arka, Movie theater in the 4th micro-district, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Sari-Arka is a multiplex cinema with seven screening rooms located in the fourth micro-district of Almaty on Altynsarin Avenue. The facility features modern projection systems across all auditoriums and offers multiple daily showtimes for a variety of films.
This venue opened in 1966 and has remained a central entertainment destination in Almaty across different eras of Kazakhstan's history. The complex evolved over the decades while maintaining its role as a key film exhibition venue for the city.
The cinema serves as a gathering space for film enthusiasts who come to watch both local and international productions on its multiple screens. You will notice families, couples, and groups of friends enjoying films across different genres throughout the week.
The cinema offers wheelchair accessibility and has parking spaces available on the grounds. Film schedules vary throughout the day, so checking available showtimes ahead of your visit helps you plan your timing accordingly.
This was Kazakhstan's first standalone multiplex cinema where all seven screens operated under a single roof as a unified building. The design set a new standard for cinema architecture in the region when it first distinguished itself from traditional single-screen venues.
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