Breitenseer Lichtspiele, Art house cinema in Penzing, Vienna, Austria.
Breitenseer Lichtspiele is a single-screen cinema occupying a corner building with Art Deco elements in Vienna's Penzing district. The interior retains wooden chairs from the early operating days and features an operational vintage projector from a Viennese manufacturer.
The cinema was founded in 1905 as Zeltkino Guggenberger and relocated to its current location at Breitenseer Street in 1909. This move marked the transition from a temporary venue to a permanent establishment in the district.
The cinema maintains the tradition of silent film screenings with live piano accompaniment and narrative performances in German. These regular events attract visitors who appreciate this historical approach to cinema.
The ticket office opens thirty minutes before the first screening, and the cinema shows Austrian and European productions regularly. Visitors should check the program before arriving since offerings vary by day of the week.
The projection equipment comes from Viennese manufacturer Friedl & Chaloupka, a specialist in early cinema technology. This vintage projector still operates today and is used during every screening.
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