The Danish Film Institute has its own cinema and the repertoire covers everything from exclusive glimpses of film history, including classics and cult films, to films straight out of film school and the best selection of short films and documentaries you’ll find anywhere.

Every month Cinemateket presents a themed series concentrating for example on DDR, George Clooney or Grace Kelly. There are no commercials – and the youngest members of the family have an entire section of Cinemateket to themselves: ‘Børnebiffen’.

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Address:
Cinemateket
Gothersgade 55
1123 København K

Opening Hours:
Tues-Fri 09.30-22.00 p.m. Sat-Sun: 12.00-22.00 p.m. Monday closed.

Contact Information:
Tlf: (0045) 33 74 34 12
www.dfi.dk

This is one the city’s oldest cinemas and has been frequented both by German soldiers and British liberators during World War II. It was formerly owned by the legendary Danish film maker Carl Th. Dreyer. In 2008, Dagmar underwent a much needed renovation and reopened with new chairs (with cup holders) and fewer seats so that you might finally stretch those legs.
However, the cosy atmosphere remains as well as a repertoire of high quality and the nostalgic ‘Sal 1’ which has kept its slightly shabby corduroy seats.

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Address:
Dagmar Teatret
Jernbanegade 2
1608 København V

Opening Hours:
Every day at 11.30-21.45 p.m.

Contact Information:
Tlf: (0045) 70 13 12 11
www.dagmar.dk

The local cinema of Nørrebro opened almost nine years ago, in an old iron foundry which used to produce small locomotives, and one must say that Empire Bio still keeps its steam high. Its offers an unconventional timetable, quality film choices and sofas great for kissing – sticking to the philosophy that life’s too short to fight over armrests and squeezed legs.

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Address:
Empire Bio
Guldbergsgade 29 F
2200 København N

Opening Hours:
Every day at 12.00-22.30 p.m.

Contact Information:
Tlf: (0045) 35 36 00 36
www.empirebio.dk

This tiny cinema at RÃ¥dhuspladsen has managed to survive thanks to its narrow repertoire and the enthusiastic souls behind it. It only has one room, which was built before double armrest and other comforts became popular, so the quality lies in the choice of films, the attentive and well informed service and the home brewed coffee.

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Address:
Gloria
RÃ¥dhuspladsen 59
1550 København V

Opening Hours:
Every day at 11.30 - 24.00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Tlf: (0045) 33 12 42 92
www.gloria.dk

This cinema boasts the best film repertoire in Europe – officially! Since 1913 this small and charming cinema has offered quality films with interesting and relevant contents. For many years now, Grand Teatret has always been the place to hang out on ‘French Film Mondays’ if you’re a bit of a Francophile. Last, but not least, the cinema also has a cosy café, where you’ll find a selection of books as well as wi-fi, exhibitions and lectures.

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Address:
Grand Teatret
Mikkel Bryggers Gade 8
1460 København K

Opening Hours:
Every day at 11.00-22.00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Tlf: (0045) 33 15 16 11
www.grandteatret.dk

The quality of the sound is so spectacular that it has been approved by Mr Star Wars himself, George Lucas. The projector belongs to the elite of digitalism, the screen is one the largest in the country and the cinema itself is spacious enough to accommodate more than 1100 guests in seats that tip backwards and allow you to enjoy the film completely. Need we say more?

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Address:
Imperial
Ved Vesterport 4
1612 København V

Opening Hours:
Every day at 11.30-21.30 p.m.

Contact Information:
Tlf: (0045) 70 13 12 11
www.kino.dk

Hurray for a cinema that’s both comfortable and unconventional and lets you sit back and enjoy your film in plane seats! This last proper Vesterbro cinema opened in 1975 and was named after a film about two loveable tramps ‘Fy and Bi’. Here you’ll only find quality films appealing to a narrow audience as well as films that have been taken off the repertoire everywhere else.

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Address:
Vester Vov Vov
Absalonsgade 5
1658 København V

Opening Hours:
During the week at 13.30-22.00 p.m. Weekends at 13.30-24.00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Tlf: (0045) 33 24 42 00
vestervovvov.dk

In 2005, the Palladium was renovated, renamed Metropol, and now holds 3 screens and a stylish café. Besides showing all the latest films from both national and international film studios, Metropol also shows major opera shows transmitted live from The Metropolitan Opera in New York. Musical fans may also enjoy live transmissions from the British musical scene.

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Address:
Metropol
Vesterbrogade 1 C
1620 København V

Opening Hours:
Every day at 11.30-21.30 p.m.

Contact Information:
Tlf: (0045) 70 13 12 11
www.kino.dk