Cinéma Opéra, Art Nouveau movie theater in Reims, France.
Cinéma Opéra is an Art Nouveau cinema in Reims featuring a facade of carved plaster, sculptures, and concrete elements. Stained glass window patterns decorate the structure, and the entrance displays curved geometric forms that define the overall design.
The building was designed in 1923 by architects Émile Thion and Marcel Rousseau as a 1,450-seat venue. It drew inspiration from Paris entertainment districts and became a defining example of cinema design from that era.
The name reflects its history as an entertainment venue with grand ambitions. Visitors today can still see the elaborate facade that shows how much artistry and craftsmanship mattered to places like this.
The cinema is located on Rue Théodore Dubois and operates as an active movie theater that is easy to visit. The architecture is visible from the street, giving visitors an impression of the building even without entering for a screening.
Interior original features such as a fresco by Rousseau-Decelle and a chandelier designed by Edgar Brandt were removed during renovations in the 1960s and 1980s. These changes significantly altered the inside while the distinctive exterior has remained intact.
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