Park Bio

Park Bio is a cinema located at Østerbrogade 79 in Copenhagen, Denmark. It traces its origins to Park Teatret, which was established following a concession granted to filmmaker Benjamin Christensen in 1922 in cooperation with Københavns Idrætspark. The cinema opened on 31 October 1926 and is described as a continuation of Denmark's oldest cinema. The building forms part of the neoclassical perimeter development around Østerbro Stadium and was designed by architects Arthur Wittmaack and Vilhelm Hvalsøe, who also designed the adjacent Øbro Hallen. Park Teatret closed briefly in 1936 to install a more modern sound system, with the first film presented using the new equipment being 'En kvinde i nettet'. That same year, on the occasion of the cinema's 10th anniversary, mayor Peder Nielsen Hedebol gave a celebratory speech to the audience. In 1937, a severe fire broke out at 2 a.m. on 30 December, caused by a discarded cigarette stub in a box seat. Only sculptor Axel Poulsen's reliefs in the foyer survived undamaged. The fire led to an early example of a smoking ban. Park Teatret was rebuilt in the same form by the same architects. Park Teatret was the first cinema in Denmark where audiences could experience MGM's Perspecta Stereophonic Sound system, introduced with the film 'Forrådt' in late 1954 using new Bauer B12 machines. In December 1970 the cinema was modernized for 200,000 kroner, but it closed in the mid-1970s. The original vestibule — where Poulsen's reliefs still hang — and the auditorium first became an Irma store, then a Fakta in 1993, and later a Netto store. The new and current cinema, Park Bio, opened later on Park Teatret's former balcony. Today Park Bio operates as a cinema with one of the largest auditoriums in the country, seating 238 guests. Its programme includes first-run films, children's matinees such as the Børnebiffen series, special events, film clubs, and anniversary screenings. The cinema's website lists daily showtimes and events, reflecting its role as an active neighbourhood cinema on Østerbro.

Park Bio's history begins with Park Teatret, which was established after filmmaker Benjamin Christensen, together with Københavns Idrætspark, obtained a concession in 1922 to operate a cinema on Østerbro in Copenhagen. The cinema opened on 31 October 1926 and is described as a continuation of Denmark's oldest cinema. The building is part of the neoclassical perimeter development around Østerbro Stadium and was designed by architects Arthur Wittmaack and Vilhelm Hvalsøe, who also designed Øbro Hallen. In 1936 the cinema closed briefly to install a more modern sound system. The first film to debut with the new system was 'En kvinde i nettet'. That same year, for the cinema's 10th anniversary, mayor Peder Nielsen Hedebol gave a celebratory speech to the audience. On 30 December 1937 at 2 a.m., a severe fire broke out due to a discarded cigarette stub in a box seat. Only sculptor Axel Poulsen's reliefs in the foyer were undamaged. The fire resulted in an early example of a smoking ban. Park Teatret was rebuilt in the same form by the same architects. Park Teatret was the first cinema in Denmark where audiences could hear MGM's Perspecta Stereophonic Sound system. This was introduced with the film 'Forrådt' in late 1954 using new Bauer B12 machines. In December 1970 the cinema was modernized for 200,000 kroner, but it closed in the mid-1970s. The original vestibule — where Poulsen's reliefs still hang — and the auditorium first became an Irma store, then a Fakta in 1993, and later a Netto store. The new and current cinema, Park Bio, opened later on Park Teatret's former balcony. Today Park Bio operates as a cinema with one of the largest auditoriums in Denmark, seating 238 guests. Its programme includes first-run films, children's matinees such as the Børnebiffen series, special events, film clubs, and anniversary screenings. The cinema's website lists daily showtimes and events, reflecting its role as an active neighbourhood cinema on Østerbro.

• 1970

  Modernized in December for 200,000 kroner.

• 1954

  First cinema in Denmark to feature MGM's Perspecta Stereophonic Sound, with the film 'Forrådt' using Bauer B12 machines.

• 1937

  Severe fire on 30 December caused by a discarded cigarette stub; only Axel Poulsen's foyer reliefs survive undamaged. Cinema rebuilt by same architects.

• 1936

  Cinema closes briefly to install a modern sound system; first film with new system is 'En kvinde i nettet'. Mayor Peder Nielsen Hedebol speaks at 10th anniversary.

• 1926

  Park Teatret opens on 31 October.

• 1922

  Benjamin Christensen and Københavns Idrætspark obtain a concession to operate a cinema on Østerbro.

• Closes in the mid-1970s; premises become an Irma store, then a Fakta in 1993, later a Netto store.

• New cinema Park Bio opens on Park Teatret's former balcony.

A historic neighbourhood cinema on Østerbro, Copenhagen, offering a broad programme of first-run films, children's matinees, and special events in one of Denmark's largest auditoriums.

• Cinema screenings

• Børnebiffen children's film series

• Special events

• Film clubs

• Anniversary screenings

1. 1Velkommen til Park Bioparkbio.dk
2. 2Park Bio - Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Park Bio - Wikipedia (Danish)da.wikipedia.org