Tuschinski Theater

NileGuide Expert tip:

If you don't have time to see a movie, grab a drink in the theater's lobby; it's more extravagant than many restaurants and cafes, and can be accessed without a movie ticket.

Description:

• The Tuschinski Theatre, located just a few steps from Rembrandtplein, is the most lavish movie theater of the entire Pathe chain of cinemas. Showing a mixture of mainstream releases and more obscure art films, the theater is worth a visit solely for its design.
  
  Built in 1921 by Abraham Tuschinski, a Polish Jew who made his way to Amsterdam with a vision to create a spectacular movie house.  The result is an Art Deco masterpiece, with decorative elements from all over the world (including an Egyptian themed main theater and Japanese themed sitting rooms).  The building is especially grand, considering it was built in a part of town that was undesirable in the 1920s.
  
  In 2002 the Tuschinski re-opened its doors after a four year restoration project.  Today the theater extends to the surrounding buildings and contains multiple modern screening rooms.  If you want to see a movie in the original Egyptian screening room, make sure to purchase tickets for screenings in Hall 1 (Zaal 1).
  
  Aside from the spectacular architecture, other novelties include VIP love-seats, and a bar at the concessions stand where you can buy alcoholic drinks and take them to your seat.
  
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