Behind this facade lies a strange cinemas most interesting Nantes!
March 18, 1908, the American Cosmograph "opens its doors in the former Carmelite Chapel dating from the early seventeenth century, instead of a mechanical engineering workshop!
The building in the early twentieth century before its transformation into a film - Picture Royalty free (public domain)
At its inception, the room has the distinction of being devoid of screen, projection taking place on the wall!
For many years, the American Cosmograph "is one of the most popular theaters in the city of Nantes, which has numerous facilities in operation.
In 1955 the cinema was renamed the "Celtic".
Despite the slow but inexorable alienation of the 60s and 70s, the "Celtic" continues to remain active until July 15, 1980, when it must close its doors, despite the cons-based programming Arab films and India since 1978 with a loyal customer immigrant ...
closure is only temporary, because the hall reopens its doors November 23, 1983, under the current name of "Cinematograph".
he specialized in art films and testing and research including many programming cycles and retrospectives.
Unfortunately, the room closes its doors again in 1995 ...
But history repeats itself for the "Cinematograph" certainly born under a lucky star, since 2001 the municipality entrusts the management of the cinema-Nantes Film Association, which is designed to provide complementary programming to those Nantes and other rooms to make it accessible to as many people through programming and pricing tailored.
Ten years later, "Cinematograph" is still standing with its beautiful single room with a balcony, and intends to stay as long as possible!
Location: Nantes (44) - 12 bis, rue des Carmelites
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