Cineteca Nacional, Film archive and theater complex in Coyoacán, Mexico
The Cineteca Nacional is a film facility in Coyoacán with ten screening rooms and a digital library for archiving films in multiple formats. The complex includes exhibition spaces and areas dedicated to research and public access to its collection.
The original location was destroyed by fire in 1982, resulting in significant loss of materials and collections. The institution relocated to its current site on Avenida México-Coyoacán and resumed operations there.
The name reflects the institution's role as a center dedicated to film culture and the preservation of cinematography as an art form in Mexico. Visitors experience this through screenings and exhibitions that celebrate both local and world cinema in a public space designed for film appreciation.
The complex is located in Coyoacán with multiple entrances and clear signage for visitors to navigate. Weekday hours are shorter than weekend hours, so plan your visit accordingly based on when you want to attend screenings.
The site includes an outdoor cinema area that hosts free screenings on selected evenings throughout the week. This allows visitors to experience films in the open air, creating a different kind of viewing environment from the indoor halls.
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