Probably the oldest cinema in the world
The Mozart cinema in the Altstadthotel Kasererbräu
Cinema films have been flickering on the screens of the Mozart Cinema since 1905. This makes it one of the first and oldest movie theaters in the world, which you can immediately see and feel when you enter the unique movie theaters.
You can find our current program at www.mozartkino.at
History of Mozart Cinema – more on our page of the cinema and on Wikipedia.
In a room of the present Old Town Hotel
In 1918, the Mozart Cinema was incorporated into the Kasererbräu's operations.
In 1905, in a room of today’s Altstadthotel Kasererbräu, around 230 Salzburgers looked on with fascination at the moving images presented to them by Georg Barth on his “original electric biograph”. In 1907, F.X. Fried with his giant cinematograph at the Kasererbräu.
The film festival weeks brought the still young company international recognition. At the end of the Second World War, aerial bombs destroyed the original building.
Sissi premiere at the Mozart cinema
On 23.12.1950 the people of Salzburg could go to their Mozart cinema again
The newly built cinema has room for 540 visitors and is equipped with the latest technology. For the premiere of “Sissi” in 1956, Salzburgers flocked to the halls of the Mozart Cinema. Not just because of the film – but because of Romy Schneider, who appeared in person at the premiere of her film. She spent the night in room 323 at the Altstadthotel Kasererbräu. The hand-painted bed in which she spent the night stands unchanged in the room down the hall. Even Luis Trenker did not miss the opportunity to be present in person at the premiere of his film on December 5, 1962 at the Mozartkino in Salzburg. In addition to Romy Schneider and Luis Trenker, many other stars took their seats in the Mozartkino and then spent the night in the Altstadthotel Kasererbräu:
- Maria Schell, she slept in room 324
- Atilla Hörbiger
- Joe Stöckl
- Toni Sailer
… to mention just a few names.
A piece of ancient Rome in the Mozart cinema
At the time of the Roman advanced civilization, Salzburg was one of the most important settlements north of the Alps, not least because of its good geographical location on the edge of the massive mountain range.
At the Mozartkino, in 1987, in the course of extensive renovation work, remains of historic Roman walls were discovered, dating back to around 200 AC. this dated piece of wall is now located next to the canvas in the appropriately named “Römer Saal” Unique in the world in this respect, the Mozartkino is one of the most historic cinemas in the world in two respects.
Your cinema also for rent
Whether you are planning an event open to the public or a specific, personal celebration
No matter if you are planning an event open to the public or if you want to give a special touch to a special celebration, such as a birthday, wedding, company party, and much more, with a short film, a photo show or a lecture, the Mozart Cinema can be booked for your special occasion starting at € 170,00 per hour.
Technical equipment is available in both halls:
Digital projectors (DCP), 35mm projector, HD projector, Blu-ray player, DVD player, wireless microphone, headset microphone, cinema sound system 5.1, TV signal, etc. for live broadcasts
Your contact person: Alexander Krammer 0662-84 22 22
Email: office@mozartkino.at
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The Mozartkino was born in 1905 and since then has hosted many great screen classics in its historic halls. In the meantime, the Mozart Cinema itself is one of the last true cinema classics worldwide and has a history worthy of a film.
