Rexx Sineması, Independent cinema in Caferağa neighborhood of Kadıköy, Turkey
Rexx Sineması is a cinema in the Caferağa neighborhood of Kadıköy, housed in a historic building on Sakız Gülü Street. It features four screening halls and sits near Kadıköy's main entertainment district.
The building originally served as the Apollo Theatre from the 1870s and hosted performances by actress Afife Jale. She was the first Turkish female stage performer and shaped the country's theatrical history.
The cinema shows films that occupy a smaller space in Istanbul's broader film landscape, including festival selections and works from Turkey and abroad. It is a place where film lovers gather to discover stories not shown in mainstream multiplexes.
The venue is easy to reach, located on Sakız Gülü Street in a spot convenient to shops and restaurants nearby. A terrace outside provides space to rest between screenings and enjoy the neighborhood surroundings.
The structure preserves original architectural details from its days as a theater building. Visitors can still spot small elements in the halls that recall its earlier use and give the space a distinctive character.
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