I don’t know if you know the commercial to promote the cinema that for a while preceded the beginning of a movie, it was heard a lot especially after the lockdown. It was Monica Bellucci who communicated the emotion that this seventh art conveys. And cinema itself as an experience. We leave it here for you to see in case you don’t know what we are talking about. A beautiful commercial that pays homage to this magical world, the dark room, the sounds, the images on the big screen in front of you, the colors, the unique emotions and the dreams unfolding in front . The telling of incredible stories brought to life through film. Do you see yourselves in this? Do you enjoy going to the cinema in Milan? In which one?
Let’s discover some in and around the city that are worthwhile for experiencing movies, not just seeing them.
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Anteo
The Anteo cinema is a multiplex located in various parts of the city. The best known is the Palazzo del Cinema in Piazza XXV Aprile between Moscova and Garibaldi. Then there is one in the Citylife shopping center and on Ariosto Street. Smaller, almost a movie theater said in English, than the other two which are larger. Always up-to-date programming to see the best in movies.
Central Cinema
Milan’s cinemas include the Centrale, the city’s oldest on Turin Street, which opened in 1907. Ancient not only from Milan but from all over Italy. It used to be called Cinematografo Mundial. To date, it screens mainly arthouse films. So it is a very niche cinema but appreciated by true cinephile connoisseurs.
Orpheus
Another cinema with a long history behind it. Established in the 1930s but then destroyed by bombs lasts World War II. It reopened in the 1950s with a record, that of having the largest screen of any cinema in Milan. Since 2004, it has been a modern multiplex with a wealth of up-to-date programming is state-of-the-art projection techniques. Also among the city’s most historic cinemas. We are close to the Darsena on Coni Zugna Street.
Ducal
Among the cinemas in Milan’s Piazza Napoli are the Ducale. Also a historic Milanese business opened in 1938. Burned to the ground in ’43. Reopened in 1947. Considered at the time among second viewing rooms. It is currently a modern multiplex with 4 screens and a rich variety of films, from the latest titles to a few art-house films. A neighborhood reality with its own story, unpretentious and perfect for spending an evening at the movies.
Plinius
We continue with Milan’s historic cinemas. Founded in the 1930s as a theater, the Plinius became over time one of the main cultural centers among the citizenry. The Plinius Theater used to have two revue shows a day, even on weekdays. It also hosted comedies and operas. Totò also passed through there. In 1967, the Plinius Theater was radically renovated, the stage was partly eliminated, and the Plinius became an exclusively cinematic exercise. In the mid-1990s it underwent further renovation and became a multiplex cinema. We are on Abruzzi Avenue.
UCI Cinemas
With UCI Cinemas we move on to newer and more modern realities. This is a chain present somewhat throughout Italy. It was created with the purpose of creating exciting entertainment experiences. UCI Cinemas’ programming is extensive and includes all major films coming to theaters, LIVE and pre-recorded events, such as music concerts, sporting events, operas, theater, anime and cult movies, as well as weekly screenings of a quality, English-language film, thanks to dedicated reviews, as we read on the website. It was part of the historian Odeon in the circuit that is now gone. Another is located in the Bicocca Center. Then in the Certosa area and Assago Milan Fiori Forum. These are state-of-the-art facilities, large multiplexes with lots of amenities.
Colosseum
Another historic cinema in Milan. It was founded in 1927 with 2,000 seats but it was not until 2005 after a major renovation that it became the multiplex it is now. A cinema offering the latest titles in the program, modern and a staple for Milanese cinephiles in the Cinque Giornate area.
Arcadia
Not really Milan Milan, but province, we are in Melzo. This deserves because it has a room, unique in Italy, the Energy Room. A huge giant, majestic hall with an equally amazing screen stretching from the floor to the ceiling. A world’s largest configuration of the Dolby Atmos – Meyer Sound immersive sound system, the same type installed at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles. The ENERGY hall was awarded “Best Hall in Europe.” Seeing a movie is a memorable experience that you absolutely must have.