Cinéma Eldorado

The Cinéma Eldorado is an independent Art et Essai (art-house) cinema located in Dijon, in the Côte-d'Or department of France. It is one of the city's historic picture palaces, occupying a building whose construction permit was granted on 17 October 1919 and which opened to the public in July 1920. The façade, designed in an Art Deco style with borrowings from classical architecture such as projecting drip-moulded cornices, stands on the site of the ruins of an old dance hall frequented by local workers. The cinema has held the French 'Art et Essai' classification since 1972, a state label recognising cinemas dedicated to auteur, repertory and non-mainstream programming. Its façade was inscribed on the list of monuments historiques by decree on 20 August 1986, acknowledging its architectural and heritage value. Since January 2008 the Eldorado has been directed by Matthias Chouquer, who succeeded Alain Cramier. The cinema closed for a restoration and reopened its doors in 2012, preserving its historic character while modernising its facilities. Beyond daily screenings, the Eldorado plays a role in the cultural life of Dijon: since 1995 it has hosted the closing ceremony and awards presentation of the Festival international du court-métrage de Dijon (Dijon International Short Film Festival). As an Art et Essai venue, the Eldorado programmes a mix of arthouse, independent, foreign-language and heritage films, appealing to audiences seeking alternatives to mainstream multiplex fare. It operates as an independent, privately run cinema rather than part of a large national chain. Its combination of a protected historic façade, a long exhibition history dating back to the early 20th century, and its ongoing role as a festival venue make it a notable institution in Dijon's cinema landscape. The official website is cinema-eldorado.fr.

The Cinéma Eldorado in Dijon traces its origins to the early 20th century. A construction permit for the building was granted on 17 October 1919, and the cinema was inaugurated in July 1920. It was built on the site of the ruins of an old dance hall that had been frequented by workers employed in the surrounding area. The façade was designed in an Art Deco style, incorporating classical architectural references such as projecting drip-moulded cornices ('tables saillantes à gouttes'). Over the following decades the Eldorado established itself as a local cinema. In 1972 it received the 'Art et Essai' classification, a French state designation for cinemas committed to programming that supports film culture, auteur cinema and diversity of offerings. On 20 August 1986, the façade of the cinema was inscribed on the list of monuments historiques by official decree, recognising its architectural significance. In January 2008, Matthias Chouquer took over the direction of the cinema, succeeding Alain Cramier. Under this leadership the Eldorado underwent a restoration and reopened its doors in 2012, allowing the historic venue to continue operating with updated facilities. Since 1995, the cinema has hosted the closing ceremony and awards presentation of the Festival international du court-métrage de Dijon, reinforcing its role as a cultural hub in the city. The Eldorado remains an independent, privately operated Art et Essai cinema in Dijon, Côte-d'Or, combining its protected historic façade with ongoing arthouse and festival programming.

• 2012

  Cinema reopened after restoration.

• 2008

  Matthias Chouquer became director in January 2008, succeeding Alain Cramier.

• 1995

  Began hosting the closing ceremony and awards of the Dijon International Short Film Festival.

• 1986

  Façade inscribed as a monument historique by decree on 20 August 1986.

• 1972

  Classified as 'Art et Essai'.

• 1920

  Cinema inaugurated in July 1920.

• 1919

  Construction permit granted on 17 October 1919.

Independent Art et Essai cinema with a protected historic Art Deco façade, serving Dijon audiences with arthouse and festival programming.

• Art et Essai film screenings

• Repertory and heritage film programming

• Festival screenings and award ceremonies

1. 1Cinéma Eldorado — Wikipédiafr.wikipedia.org
2. 2Cinema Eldorado, Dijon — Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Official websitecinema-eldorado.fr
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