As Seoul Cinema shutters, a look back at its 42-year history

On Aug. 31, Seoul Cinema in Jongno District, central Seoul, closed its doors after 42 years of operation with French director Leos Carax’s “Holy Motors” (2012) as its final screening. Despite heavy downpours throughout the day ...

2021-09-02

End of an era

A visitor walks into The Seoul Cinema, located in central Seoul, on Tuesday afternoon, a day before the theater shuts down after 42 years of operation. The cinema held a ″Thank You″ event and gave free tickets to the first 100 visitors who ...

2021-08-31

Setting the new order

Seoul Cinema is closing down after 42 years of business. Along with Dansungsa and Piccadilly Cinema, they had formed the landmark theaters of Jongro, downtown Seoul. The oldest Dansungsa became obsolete a long time ago. Big...

2021-07-07

Curtains

The Seoul Cinema, one of the oldest theaters in Seoul, said Sunday that it will close its doors at the end of August, 42 years after its opening in the capital's downtown.

2021-07-04

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As Seoul Cinema shutters, a look back at its 42-year history

End of an era

Setting the new order

Curtains