Focus Filmtheater

Focus Filmtheater is a non-profit cinema located in Arnhem, the capital of Gelderland in the Netherlands. It is operated by the Stichting Focus Filmtheater Arnhem and is part of the municipality's cultural policy. The venue is situated at the Audrey Hepburnplein and houses five screening rooms. Its programming includes current quality films, highlights from film history, themed series, documentaries, children's films, and educational activities. In summer, films are regularly shown on the rooftop terrace. The theater also features a café-restaurant that is open daily for coffee, lunch, drinks, and dinner. The organization began in 1973 as Filmhuis Arnhem, initially based at Willemsplein 1 in the youth center Willem1, and launched with 'Arnhem Alternatief' as a response to the Arnhem Film Week. In 1978 it moved to the Korenbeurs on the Korenmarkt, where it initially had one screen, later expanded with a second. A third screen was added in November 2005. On 17 February 2006, the name was changed to Focus Filmtheater. In 2018, Focus moved to a newly built film theater at the Audrey Hepburnplein, which received the Heuvelinkprijs in 2020 for the best new construction project in Arnhem. Focus Filmtheater is known for its diverse offerings, which have historically included not only films but also musicals, dance evenings, performances, and comic book exchanges. Today, it continues to serve as a cultural hub in Arnhem, hosting events such as the Bioscoop 10-Daagse and screenings from The Royal Opera & Ballet. The theater maintains a strong community focus, with initiatives like the 2-for-1 promotion during the Bioscoop 10-Daagse. As a non-profit, it relies on support from the municipality and aims to provide accessible, high-quality film experiences.

Focus Filmtheater originated in 1973 as Filmhuis Arnhem, established within the youth center Willem1 at Willemsplein 1. It launched with 'Arnhem Alternatief', a response to the Arnhem Film Week. After a few years, in 1978, Filmhuis Arnhem moved from Willemsplein to the Korenbeurs on the Korenmarkt. At that time, the cinema had only one screen, which was later expanded with a second screen. In November 2005, a third screen was built on the ground floor at the back of the building. On 17 February 2006, the name was changed from Filmhuis Arnhem to Focus Filmtheater. The venue did not only show films; it also hosted musicals, dance evenings, performances, and comic book exchanges. In 2018, Focus moved to a newly built film theater at the Audrey Hepburnplein. In 2020, the building received the Heuvelinkprijs for the best new construction project in Arnhem. The theater is operated by the Stichting Focus Filmtheater Arnhem and is a non-profit cultural institution that is part of the municipal cultural policy of Arnhem. The complex has five cinema halls.

• 2020

  Building received the Heuvelinkprijs for best new construction project in Arnhem.

• 2018

  Moved to a newly built film theater at the Audrey Hepburnplein.

• 2006

  Name changed to Focus Filmtheater on 17 February.

• 2005

  Third screen built on the ground floor in November.

• 1978

  Moved to the Korenbeurs on the Korenmarkt.

• 1973

  Filmhuis Arnhem founded at Willemsplein 1, launching with 'Arnhem Alternatief'.

Non-profit cultural film theater offering quality and specialty films in Arnhem.

• Film screenings

  Current quality films, film history highlights, themed series, documentaries, children's films.

• Educational activities

  Educational programs for various audiences.

• Café-restaurant

  Open daily for coffee, lunch, drinks, and dinner.

• Rooftop film screenings

  Evening films shown on the rooftop terrace in summer.

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