The Cinematheque

Movie theater · Downtown

The Cinematheque

Movie theater · Downtown

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1131 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8, Canada

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Step into this cozy 194-seat theater where indie gems and festival flicks shine on the big screen, all amid a welcoming vibe and friendly staff.  

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1131 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8, Canada Get directions

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1131 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8, Canada Get directions

+1 604 688 8202
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"For decades now, the Cinematheque has been providing Vancouver with a truly uncommon movie-going experience. One would only expect to find a cinema like this in a much bigger city. Their stated purpose is simple and direct - to deliver "essential cinema". The program consists of a wide assortment of curated exhibitions, featuring contemporary films, domestic and foreign, as well as classics and curiosities. The Howe Street premises include a clean and comfortable 200-seat theatre, but also the Film Reference Library and West Coast Film Archive. Cinematheque hosts a number of local film festivals. Check out the bi-monthly program guide." - Becki Chan & Milos Begovic

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"The Cinematheque, Downtown Yaletown by Becki Chan & Milos Begovic. For decades now, the Cinematheque has been providing Vancouver with a truly uncommon movie-going experience. One would only expect to find a cinema like this in a much bigger city. Their stated purpose is simple and direct - to deliver "essential cinema". The program consists of a wide assortment of curated exhibitions, featuring contemporary films, domestic and foreign, as well as classics and curiosities. The Howe Street premises include a clean and comfortable 200-seat theatre, but also the Film Reference Library and West Coast Film Archive. Cinematheque hosts a number of local film festivals. Check out the bi-monthly program guide."

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Artifind

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Really nice staff, and a great atmosphere generally. I do understand the various complaints on here regarding "popcorn size", but such a trivial point would never discourage me from going to a theater such as this one. It was incredible to see Seven Samurai on such a large screen! I will certainly be going again. Also, there were a lot more people than I expected; the theater was full to the brim. No complaints at all on this point - only an observation.

Juliana Bergstrom

Google
I hosted a private screening here and the Cinemateque team could not have been better. Their communication was clear and timely, staff were friendly and supportive, and the vensue itself is beautiful with a plush red curtain and light-up sign in the lobby for photo ops—cannot recommend this great venue enough! They ensured that my DCP was working prior to the day, had several microphones set up for us, and set up the concession beautifully for my audience to enjoy their favourite snacks.

Bob Garlick

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Amazing local theatre that's worth checking out. Lots of great fringe and independent films can be watched here. If you are a movie maker, it's also rentable so that you can have your own screening.

miss mabel

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We were in town as tourists and needed something to do in the evening, so we walked down to this theatre and watched whatever was playing--a documentary about plantations in Hawaii. It was really interesting! Great atmosphere and snacks and staff. Definitely worth a stop no matter what's playing.

Nina Kumar

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I saw a really nice movie from Senegal here recently for VIFF. The staff is so friendly and the chairs are so comfy. Great place to go to catch films you won’t be able to see in Cineplex theatres.

Kay c

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Small spot that shows a curation of unique films. My uncle brought me here as a surprise. The staff are very friendly (and I believe volunteers), and the theatre has a small concession area and a universal bathroom set up. They did allow people to enter the movie late, and many of those people had a hard time finding remaining seats in the dark. Many stayed around the lobby to chat about the movie afterwards which was sweet, alot of them seemed to be film students. #ContestEntry for ShopDTVan

Manuel RoGue

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I was fearful that I wouldn’t live this experience fully as I’m not a cinema-knowledgable individual. Nevertheless, I enjoyed every single second at the Cinematheque. The movie Haxan kept me without blinking the whole time. I remarkably recommend the concession’s popcorn with real butter!

Jon L

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This is not your basic movie theatre. It's an independent movie theatre with the focus on independent film makers and films of certain genres. They participate in film festivals and even have film events of their own. Also the popcorn is great. A multitude of flavored salts.