Synopsis
From the first paying public screening on December 28, 1895, at the Grand Café in Paris, to the present day, this film tells the story of movie theaters over a century of existence. Accompanied by a commentary, a skilful montage of archive footage, some of it previously unseen, traces this evolution – from the golden age of the Gaumont-Palace and the Grand-Rex to the era of multi-screen complexes – illuminated by memories and testimonials from exhibitors, architects and cinema professionals.
Original title Du Salon indien au multiplexe