Cine Callao
Building in Madrid, Spain From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cine Callao is a building located in Plaza de Callao in Madrid. It is a common venue for film premieres and press screenings.[1][2]
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| Address | Plaza del Callao, 2 Madrid, Spain |
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| Coordinates | 40.42°N 3.706°W |
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| Opened | 11 December 1926 |
| Architect | Luis Gutiérrez Soto |
Designed by Luis Gutiérrez Soto, the facade features elements inspired by the Art Deco.[3] The building was inaugurated on 11 December 1926.[4][5] On 13 June 1929, it hosted the first screening in Spain of a film featuring synchronized speech, The Jazz Singer.[1] In the 1970s, its basement housed the 'Xenon' discotheque.[5] As of 2018, the building contained 2 film screens.[5] It also features two large screens on its facade.[1]
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