Cine Cosmos

Cine Cosmos is a two-screen movie theater housed in a restored Art Deco building on Avenida Corrientes in Buenos Aires. The venue shows European and Latin American films within spaces that preserve the original architectural details of the structure.

Built in 1929 as Cine Cataluña, the building originally served as a standard commercial cinema. In the 1960s under businessman Argentino Vainikoff's ownership, it shifted focus to showcase Soviet and Eastern European films.

The University of Buenos Aires took over the cinema in 2009 and transformed it into a hub for independent film culture, where local and Latin American productions find their audience. You can feel the presence of a community that values alternative cinema and engages with the venue's careful programming.

The cinema sits on Avenida Corrientes, one of Buenos Aires' main streets for theater and culture, making it easy to reach on foot. Daily screenings change regularly, so checking the schedule before you visit helps you plan your trip.

During the Cold War, this cinema was a rare place in Buenos Aires where audiences could watch Soviet and Eastern European films, making it a gathering spot for film enthusiasts. This specialized role has shaped the venue into something more meaningful than a typical movie house.