From erotic cinema to Sala Equis
the mythical returns Dawn Cinema , the one who dared with the projection of films of the breakout cinema , back in the 70's and 80's . After closing in 2015, it now opens its doors converted into a multidisciplinary space dedicated to the seventh art and everything that revolves around it.
That of reinvent yourself or die It is very true. You have to practice it often so as not to be out of print and forgotten. This same thing has happened to Dawn Cinema which after two years closed returns as Sala Equis, a multipurpose space linked to the world of cinema , but it will not only be a projection room, it is much more, because cinema can also be thought and talked about.
The Terrace Room of Sala Equis.
For those who don't remember, the Dawn Cinema was in the first place the drafting of the newspaper 'El Imparcial ', one of the most important cultural supplements between 1913 and 1933 , where members of the generation of 98 What Unamuno, Azorin and Baroja.
Yes, the Alba Cinema has had many lives, like the bad guy in the movies. Until 1941 it was conventional cinema with the premieres of the time, but later and until 84, it was projecting titles of the breakout cinema . Later and until its closure in 2015, it was dedicated to erotic cinema.
Sala Equis ticket office
What is now the X room ? It is the second part of the project called 'The Impartial' where gastronomy and culture coexist. This new space will have 55 places for cinematographic cycles , such as thematic cycles and reruns, but not premieres.
For example, this december Several are scheduled: 'Great first films', 'Cinema and eroticism', 'Fantastic matinees' and 'New visions of Cinema in Madrid' . I mean, movies like ' 12 merciless men', 'Hiroshima mon amour' either ‘Pepi, Luci and Bom and other girls of the bunch’.
Each month will be different; In addition, directors and actors will attend because they want it to be a meeting point and debate for talk about cinema . This month they will be Carlos Vermouth Y Jonas Trueba . And there will also be room for music, for example the 13th is dedicated to the couplet.
At night, Sala Equis is more X than ever
Sala Equis has many spaces, but stands out the entrance terrace , a spacious hall with a covered terrace to receive all visitors. Also the ‘Square Room’ that condenses the spirit of a party square, as well as a bar with a selection of easy going food.
If you are thinking of going, you should know that it will be open continuously from 12:00 to 1:00, during the week, and from 12:00 to 2:30 on Fridays and Saturdays.
The cinema, the first (Sala Equis)
Entering Room Equis
Excellent snack dinner in Sala Equis
Equis room and art deco