Pathé La Geode
Paris, France
Boxoffice Blue Ribbon 2024 | Renovation
Since its inauguration on May 6, 1985, by François Mitterrand, La Géode, a reflective dome designed by the architect Adrien Fainsilber, has become an architectural and cultural symbol of Paris. The single-screen cinema housed within the structure closed in 2018 for a complete renovation by Pathé, reopening in December 2024 as a unique, immersive experience at the intersection of the arts and technology.
Located in the heart of Paris’s Parc de la Villette, La Géode continues to play a major role in a dynamic neighborhood. La Géode’s reflective dome is both a monument and a sculpture. Measuring 36 meters in diameter, the equivalent of a 12-story building, it dominates the Parisian landscape with its mirroring envelope composed of 6,433 polished stainless steel triangles, fixed on a geodesic structure designed to resist climatic variations. The space inside the dome boasts an impressive volume of 4,147 square meters, composed of 559 micro-perforated panels that guarantee optimal acoustic quality, redefining the aesthetics and function of a cultural space. In partnership with Moment Factory, a studio internationally recognized for its immersive experiences, La Géode’s lobby transforms into a living space where video mapping and spatialized sound plunge visitors into immersive digital worlds, including a fantastic forest and a post-apocalyptic desert.
The cinema itself houses a single auditorium with 294 seats and 8 accessible seats, equipped with the first IMAX Laser 4K dome-format projector installed in France. Its spectacular screen offers two immersive formats: a 27-meter-diameter hemispherical projection for documentaries, and a native 24-meter IMAX screen for feature films. The unique hemispherical format allows for spectacular immersion in nature documentaries, while in the evening, IMAX Laser technology brings iconic films to life. Finally, live performance broadcasts from Pathé Live enrich this cultural offer by connecting the public to the biggest international events.
The cinema seating is designed with precisely angled seats so that every visitor benefits from an optimal viewing angle. Complemented by the IMAX 6.0 sound system, which ensures uniform and precise sound diffusion throughout the space, La Géode redefines the notion of Premium Large Format (PLF) with an auditorium that literally places the moviegoer at the heart of the image.
KEY FEATURES
- 1 Auditorium
- 294 Seats + 8 PRM Spaces
- 36m Geodesic Sphere
- IMAX Laser 4K Dome Projection
- 27m Hemispherical Screen
- IMAX 6.0 Sound
- Immersive Lobby Experience
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