FINLAND: Niagara, Tampere
FINLAND: Niagara, Tampere
Cinema Niagara is an independent, atmospheric single-screen neighborhood theatre located in the historic factory district of Kehräsaari. The theatre is on the first floor of Building B in Kehräsaari, and the auditorium seats 125 people. They do not sell reserved seats; instead, everyone is free to choose their own seat once they enter the auditorium.
Niagara is owned by the Pirkanmaa Film Centre Association (PEK), which has been promoting film culture in the Pirkanmaa region since 1982. The Film Centre’s office is located on the premises of Arthouse Cinema Niagara.
Behind the scenes at Niagara, a small group of film enthusiasts works tirelessly to ensure that the city’s film offerings remain diverse and easily accessible to everyone. Their membership in the Europa Cinemas network, founded in 1992, is a testament to this. The theatre is equipped with a modern digital projector, but of course the projection room also houses a 35mm film projector. Watching movies on film is becoming a rare treat these days, but they still offer films from time to time as part of a special series. In the spring and fall, Niagara also screens the KAVI (National Audiovisual Institute) series, in which nearly all the films are in 35mm format.