A Street Made Of Movies: Paulista Avenue, São Paulo
São Paulo’s Paulista Avenue is one of the city’s most vibrant streets, shown on many famous postcards. It is also a must-visit destination for movie lovers. On its streets there are six movie theatres for all tastes and moods. If you’re looking for a film by a great Polish director, or maybe you want get to know an up-and-coming Brazilian actress, these movie theatres are sure to keep you entertained.
1. Caixa Belas Artes
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2. Espaço Itaú de Cinema
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3. PlayArte Bristol
PlayArte Bristol
Located at the corner of Rua Augusta inside Center 3, a 4-storey shopping center in Paulista Avenue, PlayArte Bristol is the place to go to see a blockbuster. You can choose between seven screens, and there are several stores, cafés and restaurants to entertain you while you wait for the movie to begin. It’s not difficult to find a café that sells brigadeiro, a delicious traditional Brazilian treat. Every Sunday, from 10am to 10pm, Center 3 holds a clothing and crafts fair, a great place for bargains and unique goods.
PlayArte Bristol, Shopping Center 3, Avenida Paulista, 2064 – Jardim Paulista, São Paulo – SP, Brazil, +55 11 5053 6996
4. Cine Livraria Cultura
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Cine Livraria Cultura
Just across the street from Center 3 is Conjunto Nacional, a famous traditional São Paulo’s buildings. Inaugurated in 1958, it is now divided into an office building, a residential building and a gallery with stores, restaurants, a theater and a movie theater. Since 2010 the cinema has been run by Livraria Cultura, a bookstore chain you can find throughout Brazil. It has two screens, which focus on art and foreign films. After your movie, pay a visit to the biggest bookstore in the country, a 3,500 square meter Livraria Cultura store right next to the cinema. You’ll lose track of time while you explore its three floors.
Cine Livraria Cultura, R. Padre João Manuel, 100 – Cerqueira César, São Paulo – SP, Brazil, +55 11 3285 3696
5. CineSesc
CineSesc
Also in Rua Augusta, three blocks down from Paulista Avenue, you can find CineSesc – established in 1979. With only one screen, it is dedicated to Brazilian and foreign movies, classics and documentaries. It also has a busy schedule of festivals, art exhibitions, debates and classes with moviemakers and critics. There is a bar inside the exhibition room during the screenings, separated from the audience by a glass window. It has been closed for renovation since last February and is expected to reopen in April 2015. Meanwhile, other Sesc units are holding movie related activities, such as screenings and debates. Don’t forget to taste their warm chocolate and coffee bread – you don’t want to miss it.
CineSesc, Rua Augusta, 2075 – Cerqueira César, São Paulo – SP, Brazil, +55 11 3087 0500
6. Reserva Cultural
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