Zhovten Сinema

Movie theater · Kyiv ·

Zhovten Сinema

Movie theater · Kyiv ·

Velvet seats, arthouse films, cheap tickets, and cafe

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Kostiantynivska St, 26, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000 Get directions

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"The small but irresistibly charming Zhovten cinema has a unique old spirit, cheap tickets, art-house movies, and, of course, velvet seats. Also, “Dolce vita” hall only accommodates three seat rows and feels like your own personal cinema. Zhovten balances blockbusters with festival screenings and low-budget movies in the original language. Get a bottle of wine in the shop next doors and immerse into yet another scandinavian drama. And, to recover from it, drop in the recently opened Gastro cafe right in the cinema." - MacPaw

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Zhovten Сinema

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"Zhovten Cinema, Podil. The small but irresistibly charming Zhovten cinema has a unique old spirit, cheap tickets, art-house movies, and, of course, velvet seats. Also, “Dolce vita” hall only accommodates three seat rows and feels like your own personal cinema. Zhovten balances blockbusters with festival screenings and low-budget movies in the original language. Get a bottle of wine in the shop next doors and immerse into yet another scandinavian drama. And, to recover from it, drop in the recently opened Gastro cafe right in the cinema."

Kyiv

Zhovten Сinema

Paweł G.

Google

Really nice and rather average or even small sized historical cinema, located in Podil area - lets call it old town of Kyiv. It was overhauled after fire which took place few years ago and now has both cozy and modern atmosphere in one. I've never been to blockbuster movie here, always documentary festivals, some special premieres, short films etc, therefore it has that special, magical association for me. Cool place with soul.

Vernon S.

Google

Zhovten cinema is an old Soviet era cinema famous for it's long history and is very popular now due to renovated halls. The renovation bring a contemporary hint into mostly Soviet planning without disrupting the whole atmosphere, as to me it's a perfect way to manage old buildings as this one. The ticket counter accepts cards and cash as well as the popcorn point. The cinema gas a cafe as well.

Arman K.

Google

Kyiv's oldest working cinema (1911) has velvet seats retaining their original horsehair stuffing. The projection booth still has the 1950s Soviet-era carbon arc lamps as backups. Intermission features live piano - the same Chopin études played since the 1920s.

Michael V.

Google

How can it happen that cupholders in the armrests are too small to accomodate a paper cup with soda that is being sold in the lobby? This is just ridiculous. Another annoying feature is personnel - they have no idea what service is (except the guy in the bar serving popcorn and drinks). Otherwise the cinema is very nice, clean and comfortable. Seats are good enough to seat couple hours. And the place has no parking, so you have to park elsewhere.

Andriy B.

Google

Recently renovated Indy-ish cinema, featuring both mainstream and Indy titles. Favourite among locals. Some screenings are in English.

Abraham M.

Google

I like watching movies there, they have several movie rooms. Good sound and picture quality. Moreover, you can bring your own food and drink there which is important. However, once the movie is over you have to wait in line until you get to the toilet.

Luis T.

Google

Rude and unpleasant staff, they let even dogs inside the screen rooms. People keep arriving even 20 min after the start of the movie. First and last time here.

Anton Y.

Google

Usual cinema with usual sound and screen quality. Been there for the first time since renovations and well, it does look better, but the overall feel is quite the same. What I really disliked were seats. Too low for a tall person, too firm for a longer movie. And the distance between rows makes leg space really narrow. But tickets are a bit cheaper than other places, so here's a trade off.

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On the Grid : Zhovten Cinema

https://onthegrid.city/kyiv/podil/zhovten-cinema

Zhovten Сinema

@onthegrid

18,031 Postcards · 836 Cities

Kyiv

Zhovten Сinema

Paweł G.

Google

Vernon S.

Google

Arman K.

Google

Michael V.

Google

Andriy B.

Google

Recently renovated Indy-ish cinema, featuring both mainstream and Indy titles. Favourite among locals. Some screenings are in English.

Abraham M.

Google

Luis T.

Google

Rude and unpleasant staff, they let even dogs inside the screen rooms. People keep arriving even 20 min after the start of the movie. First and last time here.

Anton Y.

Google

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