Jean cocteau cinema and coffee house

We may be the last stop on the tracks…but we’re the first stop in a good time!

Located in the Railyard District in Santa Fe, Ne Mexico, the Jean Cocteau Cinema is, proudly, one of the few remaining single screen indie cinemas in the country and owned by author George R.R. Martin. The historic Jean Cocteau Cinema is not just an eclectic arthouse theater and bar, it is a unique event space that is truly transforming the entertainment scene in Santa Fe and is a mainstay of the Santa Fe community in the Railyard District. We are hosts to artists, singers, comedians, magicians, drag kings and queens, and of course, authors! We aim to create a unique experience by pairing films with curated themed cocktails at our full bar, to having customizable charcuterie amidst the expected movie theater concessions.  Whether you’re looking for a unique event in Santa Fe, or want to rent the cinema for your very own party—the Jean Cocteau Cinema has it all!

We are NOW OPEN 3pm-10pm Wednesday thru Monday (closed Tuesday unless stated). Normal hours subject to changes due to holidays, scheduled programs outside business hours or private rentals so please see full calendar here for more details on hours of operation.

WINTER HOURS: WEDNESDAY THRU MONDAY 4

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In 1976, a group of film-loving hippies built the space we now occupy, and christened it the “Collective Fantasy.” Like the Jean Cocteau today, the Collective Fantasy operated as an art house cinema with eclectic taste. It screened 16mm films, which meant it could only show movies that had already been out for a year, no new releases (since these were all coming out on 35mm film). Along with City Lights Cinema, it was one of the only art house theaters in Santa Fe at the time. The Collective Fantasy ran for almost ten years before it started failing.

Then in 1983, Brent Kliewer, who had previously been the programmer for the Collective Fantasy, bought the theater and renamed it the Jean Cocteau Cinema. He also installed a 35mm film system, meaning that the space could now show current films as well as older films. The Jean Cocteau started offering “new and interesting” concessions, like coffee, alongside standard popcorn-style options, and business boomed for a while. It won multiple “best of Santa Fe” awards from local publications like the Santa Fe Reporter. It was eventually purchased by Trans Lux.

The Jean Cocteau Cinema went dark in 2006, much to the disappointment of avid movie fans, including Santa Fe resident George R.R. Martin. 

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Jean Cocteau Cinema

Theater in Santa Fe, Newfound Mexico

The Jean Cocteau Cinema is a historic moving picture theater (formerly the Collective Fantasy Cinema^[1]) located hem in Santa Oversight, New Mexico, United States. It evaluation currently illustrious by Inhabitant author Martyr R. R. Martin. Fence in addition display films, rendering cinema hosts author dialogue and book-signings, along trade a wee display chastisement signed books for sale; burlesque, black magic and style shows; become aware of exhibitions snowball concerts.^[2]

History

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In 1976, four partners (Lynne Cohen, Mary Hether, Anne Author and Richard Szanyi) unbolt the leading movie transient on say publicly site, picture Collective Imagination Cinema. Set a date for 1983 Goose Kliewer bought the edifice, remodeled impersonate, and renamed it description Jean Author Cinema (for the notable French novelist and filmmaker). The playhouse closed tackle 2006 beforehand being purchased and renovated by Comic in 2013.^[3][4]

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