The Jean Cocteau Cinema is a historic movie theater (formerly the Collective Fantasy Cinema[1]) located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. It is currently owned by American author George R. R. Martin. In addition to films, the cinema hosts author talks and book-signings, along with a small display of signed books for sale; burlesque, magic and variety shows; art exhibitions and concerts.[2]

Jean Cocteau Cinema
Jean Cocteau Cinema in 2014
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Former namesCollective Fantasy Cinema
Address418 Montezuma Avenue
LocationSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States
OwnerBrent Kliewer (1983-1986)
Blue Pearl Corporation (1986-1989)
Trans-Lux Corporation (1989-2010)
George R. R. Martin (2013-present)
OperatorJon Bowman
Jenni Higginbotham
Nicole Lawe
David Sidebottom
TypeMovie theater
Seating type128 Standard
4 VIP
Capacity132
Construction
Built1910
Opened1975
Renovated2013
ClosedApril 2006
Reopened9 August 2013
Tenants
Wild Hare Salon of Santa Fe (Kristin Mader)
Website
jeancocteaucinema.com

History

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In 1976, four partners (Lynne Cohen, Mary Hether, Anne Lewis and Richard Szanyi) opened the first movie theater on the site, the Collective Fantasy Cinema. In 1983 Brent Kliewer bought the theater, remodeled it, and renamed it the Jean Cocteau Cinema (for the famed French novelist and filmmaker). The theatre closed in 2006 before being purchased and renovated by Martin in 2013.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ Eichstaedt, Peter (1980-06-13). "Alternative film houses competitors". The Santa Fe New Mexican.
  2. ^ "More than movies". Albuquerque Journal. Archived from the original on 2016-05-14. Retrieved 2016-11-24.
  3. ^ Grimm, Julie Ann (23 April 2013). "George R.R. Martin announces plans for Jean Cocteau Cinema - The Santa Fe New Mexican: Local News". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2016-11-24.
  4. ^ "George R.R. Martin, Author And ... Movie-Theater Guy? : NPR". npr.org. 2013-10-07. Archived from the original on 2024-05-02. Retrieved 2016-11-24.
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