Cinema Paris

Cinema Paris (Hebrew: קולנוע פריז) was a small, culturally significant movie theater located at 106 HaYarkon Street in Tel Aviv, Israel, at the corner of Frischman Street, opposite the Dan Tel Aviv Hotel. It opened in October 1957 under the name Cinema Kinneret (קולנוע כנרת), screening the British science-fiction film "The Quatermass Xperiment" (Hebrew title: אות משמיים) at its premiere. In March 1958 it was purchased from its owners by one of the partners of Cinema Gan Rina for 80,000 lirot, and after about a month of renovations it reopened in May 1958 under the new name Cinema Paris. From the mid-1960s onward, Cinema Paris became known as a venue for "quality" films, distinguishing itself from mainstream commercial cinemas. Over the years it hosted special screenings of cult films such as "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" as well as retrospective screenings of works by famous directors. It carved out a special status as an institution that attracted young, cinephile, and anti-establishment audiences. In 1969, the basement of the cinema hosted the satirical evening "Ketchup" written by Hanoch Levin. The cinema was owned for most of its existence, until its closure, by the brothers Moshe and Dan Gerst. It closed in January 1992. Its closure was mourned in Israeli popular culture; the band Monica Sex released the song "HaKonformist" (The Conformist) on their 2003 album "Chayot Machmad" (Pets), which laments the cinema's closure and opens with the lines: "They closed Cinema Paris, and filled it with cement, so that the building above it would be more stable."

Cinema Paris was established in October 1957 at 106 HaYarkon Street in Tel Aviv, at the corner of Frischman Street, opposite the Dan Tel Aviv Hotel. It initially opened under the name Cinema Kinneret (קולנוע כנרת) and its premiere screening was the British science-fiction film "The Quatermass Xperiment" (Hebrew title: אות משמיים). In March 1958, the cinema was purchased from its owners by one of the partners of Cinema Gan Rina for 80,000 lirot. After renovations lasting about a month, it reopened in May 1958 under the new name Cinema Paris. From the mid-1960s, Cinema Paris gained a reputation as a venue for "quality" films, setting it apart from other cinemas. It became known for special screenings, including cult films like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and retrospectives of works by famous directors. The cinema developed a unique status as a magnet for young, cinephile, and anti-establishment audiences. In 1969, the basement of the cinema hosted the satirical evening "Ketchup" written by Hanoch Levin. The cinema was owned for most of its years, until its closure, by the brothers Moshe and Dan Gerst. It closed in January 1992. The closure was commemorated in Israeli culture; the band Monica Sex released the song "HaKonformist" on their 2003 album "Chayot Machmad," which opens with the lines: "They closed Cinema Paris, and filled it with cement, so that the building above it would be more stable."

• Opened as Cinema Kinneret in October 1957.

• Purchased in March 1958 for 80,000 lirot.

• Reopened as Cinema Paris in May 1958 after renovations.

• From mid-1960s became known for quality films.

• Hosted Hanoch Levin's satirical evening "Ketchup" in 1969.

• Closed in January 1992.

Art-house cinema known for quality and cult films, attracting young and anti-establishment audiences.

Product categories. Art-house film screenings · Cult film screenings · Retrospective screenings · Special screenings

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