Cinestar closes iconic Breña cinema after 20 years, announces final screening
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- Cinestar will close its well-known Breña cinema in Peru after 20 years of operation, with its final screening on August 28.
- This closure follows the shutdown of other Cinestar locations in Lima, including those in San Borja and Santiago de Surco.
- Despite the Breña closure, Cinestar, part of Grupo Star, will continue to operate in Peru with other venues, such as Cinestar Excélsior.
Cinestar has announced the closure of its iconic Breña cinema, a venue that has served moviegoers for two decades. The final screening at this location is set for Friday, August 28, marking the end of an era for the establishment and its patrons.
The Breña location will cease operations after 20 years. As part of the farewell, Cinestar invites its customers to attend the final screenings scheduled for this Friday, August 28, on a day that will mark the end of this location's operations.
The closure of the Breña site is part of a broader internal restructuring for the cinema chain. It follows the cessation of operations at other Cinestar locations within Lima, including the former cinemas in San Borja and Santiago de Surco. The latter was known for offering more affordable ticket prices compared to other cinema chains.
Despite these closures, Cinestar, a subsidiary of Grupo Star, assures the public that it remains committed to the Peruvian market. The company will continue to operate its other venues, notably the Cinestar Excélsior. This ensures that the brand maintains a presence and continues to offer cinematic experiences to its audience in the country.
The company also thanked those who attended the establishment over the years and highlighted the memories created within its facilities.
Cinestar holds a significant place in Peru's cinema history, being one of the pioneering chains to introduce the multiplex format. Its arrival predated the expansion of major competitors like Cinemark and Cineplanet. The company has faced challenges in the past, including a period where its brand was embargoed and subsequently auctioned by the tax authority, Sunat, before being recovered and resuming operations. The closure of the Breña location signifies the end of operations for a classic venue, but the chain aims to move forward with its remaining sites.
The closure of this location is part of a new phase, and customers will be able to reconnect with the brand at Cinestar Excélsior.
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Originally published by La República in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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