CINEMA LES VARIÉTÉS
Historic cinema in the heart of Marseille, a stone's throw from the Canebière. Renovated but with character preserved. Atypical programming.
A place devoted to entertainment for 150 years, this historic cinema was first called Le Casino (1857) then Les Folies marseillaises (1878) before the construction of the Théâtre des Variétés in 1887, of which the facade sculpted by the architect Joseph Letz remains today. After an uncertain year 2016 and three years of struggle following the loss in 2013 of its Art et Essai label, the future of cinema was shaky, but finally the commercial court ruled and it was taken over by Jean Mizrahi (YMAGIS). Major renovations were undertaken in 2019 and it is now as good as new, while retaining its cachet. Renewed comfort, modernity, a major historical cinema to be supported for sure. Programming of major, alternative and documentary films. The culture of Marseilles is partly played out here.
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Sa belle façade est un peu gâchée par les néons violets du cinéma (dont les lettres ne sont pas toutes allumées) mais les films sont de qualité! Espérons qu'il retouve un peu de faste avec la rénovation de la Canebière!!!