Escurial, Art house cinema in Gobelins district, Paris, France.
L'Escurial is a cinema preserving its original 1940s interior with red velvet seats, gold accents, chandeliers, and mirrors throughout the 329-seat auditorium. The main screening room features a curved panoramic screen that spans nearly 10 meters in width.
Founded in 1911, the cinema operated through decades of changing entertainment tastes. A group of film enthusiasts intervened during financial difficulties in the 1980s to preserve its operations in the neighborhood.
The theater screens independent and international films, with a programming focus on works rarely found in larger multiplex cinemas. Regular director meetings and special events create a space where film lovers can engage with cinema beyond typical commercial releases.
The cinema is located at Boulevard de Port-Royal in the Gobelins district, accessible via public transportation. It helps to check the website beforehand for current showtimes and the program being screened.
The building's crafted interior architecture is less well known than what visitors expect from its exterior appearance. Many discover the elaborate decorative details only upon stepping inside the auditorium.
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