Cinémathèque québécoise, Film archive and theater in Quartier des Spectacles, Canada
Cinémathèque québécoise is a film archive and screening venue in Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles that holds vast collections of films, television programs, and photographs. The venue regularly shows classic films, independent work, and documentaries.
The Cinémathèque was founded in 1963 and went through several name changes before receiving its current name in 1971. This evolution reflects growing recognition of the importance of film preservation in the region.
The institution preserves films and television productions that matter to Quebec and cinema worldwide. Visitors can see how moving pictures from everywhere are gathered and shown to keep film history alive.
The building is easy to access and provides wheelchair accessibility throughout. It helps to check the programming schedule in advance to find what suits your interests.
The current building was renovated in 1997 and won a major architecture award shortly after. The modern spaces house the vast archive while creating a pleasant setting for watching films.
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