Pathé Buitenhof, Movie theater at Buitenhof, The Hague, Netherlands
Pathé Buitenhof is a cinema housed in a protected monument building that displays wrought iron balconies and architectural elements from Vienna Secession design. The complex contains multiple screening halls equipped with contemporary sound and projection technology.
The building was designed in 1904 by architect Johan Mutters as a restaurant for Hotel De Twee Steden and converted to Cineac Buitenhof cinema in 1935. This conversion reflects how cinema became a major entertainment form in the mid-20th century.
The cinema programs international films in their original languages alongside live broadcasts from major ballet and opera companies. This approach draws audiences who value seeing world cinema and performances without dubbing.
The cinema opens 15 minutes before the first screening and features several halls with hundreds of seats and contemporary sound systems. Visitors should arrive early enough to navigate the historic building and enjoy the architectural details.
The building still carries the name 'Des Deux Villes' from its restaurant days on its facade. The stone exterior also displays carved coats of arms belonging to Alkmaar and Enkhuizen, which were tied to the hotel's original history.
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