Empire Cinema
The Empire Cinema (Cinéma Empire) is one of Casablanca's most historically important and architecturally celebrated movie theaters. Designed by architect Aldo Manassi and completed in 1928, it is a prime example of the grand Art Deco style that defined the city's golden age of cinema during the French Protectorate. Located in the central district, it symbolizes the city's cosmopolitan cultural past. Though currently closed, its historical and architectural value was formally recognized with its designation as a National Material Patrimony site in 2014.
Timeline
Building Completed
The Empire Cinema building was completed and opened.
National Material Patrimony Declaration
The cinema building was officially included in the National Material Patrimony of Morocco.
Closure
The cinema ceased operations (Approximate date, prior to patrimony declaration).