Jean Cocteau Cinema

The Jean Cocteau Cinema is a historic movie theater located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. It is 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.[1]

Jean Cocteau Cinema
Jean Cocteau Cinema in 2014
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

In 1976, four partners (Lynne Cohen, Mary Hether, Anne Lewis and Richard Szanyi) opened the first movie theater on the site, The Collective Fantasy. In 1983 Brent Kliewer bought the theater, remodeled it, and renamed it The Jean Cocteau (for the famed French novelist and filmmaker). The theatre closed in 2006 before being purchased and renovated by Martin.[2][3]

References

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