the mythical cinemas Yelmo Icarialocated in the Vila Olímpica neighborhood of Poblenou, will close its doors soon after more than 25 years in business. Jaume Ripollco-founder and editorial director of filminghas confirmed the news through their social networks.
“Close the Icaria Helm, a cinema that was fundamental for many of us who studied cinema in the early 2000s. I think it’s the cinema I’ve been to the most. His morning sessions, his double or triple sessions. How sorry I am”, confirmed Ripoll.
The Icaria Yelmo closes, a cinema that was essential for many of us who studied cinema in the early 2000s.
I think it’s the cinema I’ve been to the most. His morning sessions, his double or triple sessions.
I’m so sorry.
— Jaume Ripoll Vaquer (@JaumeRV) July 21, 2023
The Icaria cinemas in Barcelona, inaugurated in 1996, became the largest complex in Spain dedicated to the projection of titles in original versionhe. The establishment has 15 rooms and a total of 2,269 seats.
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santiago safe has reacted to the suspension of the cinema with a comment through his Twitter profile: “What a downer. When I lived in Barcelona it was my favorite cinema, also on VO What great movie evenings enjoyed there.”
Social media users have also lamented the closure. “A tremendous blow to the cinematographic exhibition. It was the only cinema where one could see blockbusters in their original version. In his day he even had morning sessions that he enjoyed like a dwarf,” an Internet user shared.