Cineplex Alhambra

Cineplex Alhambra is a cinema located in the Wedding district of Berlin, Germany. Its history dates back to 1912, when silent films were first shown in the back room of the Sachon garden restaurant. In 1916, the Wegenstein family built a dedicated cinema building on the site under the name Apollo. In 1921, the cinema was expanded and renamed Alhambra. At that time, the street corner was a nightlife hub with dance halls and cafés. During World War II, the cinema was heavily damaged. In 1953, the ruins were demolished and a new building designed by Hans Bielenberg and Helmut Ollk was constructed, featuring a single screen and 400 seats. In 1999, this building was demolished to make way for a modern multiplex with seven screens, initially called Alhambra Cine-Eck. The owner at the time financed the 14-million-DM project with a loan that proved unsustainable. The cinema briefly had a sister location, Alhambra too, on nearby Triftstraße, which closed when the new Alhambra was built. Until 1998, the cinema was owned by the Wegenstein family. The last Wegenstein owner, Leopold Wegenstein, took over in 1981 but had to file for insolvency in 2003 due to the aftermath of the multiplex construction. In 2004, the cinema went into receivership, and in 2008 it was auctioned. Since 2005, it has been operated by To the movies GmbH from Berlin-Neukölln, which is part of the Cineplex Group. The company now also owns the building. Reflecting the demographic structure of Wedding, the cinema regularly shows Turkish and Arabic films in their original versions. Of the 45 cinemas that once existed in Wedding, the Alhambra is the last surviving commercial cinema. The cinema is located at the corner of Müllerstraße and Seestraße, two of the busiest streets in the district. It has seven screens spread over four floors, and two of the auditoriums have glass walls facing the projection room to make the technology visible. The cinema has its own kitchen and several restaurants.

The history of Cineplex Alhambra begins in 1912, when silent films were shown in the back room of the Sachon garden restaurant in Berlin-Wedding. In 1916, the Wegenstein family built a dedicated cinema building on the site of the restaurant, naming it Apollo. In 1921, the family expanded the cinema and renamed it Alhambra. At that time, the street corner where the cinema stands was a vibrant nightlife center with dance halls and cafés. During World War II, the cinema was severely damaged. In 1953, the remains were demolished and a new cinema was built according to plans by architects Hans Bielenberg and Helmut Ollk. This new building had a single auditorium with 400 seats and a small concert podium. The cinema operated under the name Alhambra. In 1999, the 1953 building was demolished to construct a modern multiplex cinema with seven screens, initially called Alhambra Cine-Eck. The owner at the time financed the 14-million-DM construction with a loan that he could not repay in the long term. The cinema briefly had a second location, Alhambra too, on nearby Triftstraße, which closed when the new Alhambra was built. Until 1998, the cinema was owned by the Wegenstein family. The last family owner, Leopold Wegenstein, took over in 1981. Due to the financial aftermath of the multiplex construction, he had to file for insolvency in 2003 and sell the cinema. In 2004, the cinema came under compulsory administration, and in 2008 it was auctioned. Since 2005, the operator has been To the movies GmbH from Berlin-Neukölln, which is organized within the Cineplex Group. In the meantime, the company also acquired the building. Given the demographic structure of Wedding, the cinema regularly shows Turkish and Arabic films in their original versions. Of the 45 cinemas that once existed in Wedding, the Alhambra is the last surviving commercial cinema. Another cinema hall, the City Kino Wedding, exists in the Centre Français de Berlin, but it is also used for other events due to its large stage. The Alhambra is located at the corner of Müllerstraße and Seestraße, two of the busiest streets in the district. The cinema has seven screens spread over four floors. Two of the auditoriums have a glass wall facing the projection room to make the cinema technology visible. The cinema has its own kitchen and several restaurants.

• 2008

  Cinema auctioned.

• 2005

  To the movies GmbH becomes operator.

• 2004

  Cinema comes under compulsory administration.

• 2003

  Leopold Wegenstein files for insolvency and sells the cinema.

• 1999

  Old building demolished; multiplex with seven screens built, named Alhambra Cine-Eck.

• 1981

  Leopold Wegenstein takes over the cinema.

• 1953

  New cinema building with 400 seats constructed after WWII damage.

• 1921

  Cinema expanded and renamed Alhambra.

• 1916

  Wegenstein family builds cinema building named Apollo.

• 1912

  Silent films first shown in the back room of Sachon garden restaurant.

Historic neighborhood cinema turned modern multiplex, serving the diverse community of Berlin-Wedding.

Product categories. Cinema tickets · Film screenings · Food and beverages

1. 1Cineplex Alhambra - Wikipedia (German)de.wikipedia.org
2. 2Cineplex Alhambra - Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Cineplex Alhambra official websitecineplex.de