Jerusalem Cinematheque, Film archive in Jerusalem, Israel
The Jerusalem Cinematheque is a film archive and movie theater in Jerusalem, dedicated to Israeli and international cinema. It has several screening rooms and runs film festivals and special programs throughout the year.
The Cinematheque was founded in 1974 to collect and screen films from Israel and around the world. Over the decades, the archive grew and the building was expanded to offer more screening rooms and better facilities.
The building sits at the edge of the Old City, and its terrace looks directly onto the ancient walls of Jerusalem. This setting gives every screening an added layer, since the city's past and present are literally side by side.
The building is accessible for wheelchair users, and all screening rooms can be reached without stairs. It is worth checking the program in advance, as the schedule changes with the seasons and during festivals.
The archive holds rare footage from the early 20th century showing everyday scenes from Palestine and the early years of the Israeli state. Some of these recordings are the only known visual records of places and moments that have since disappeared.
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