General Entertainment Information
INTRODUCTION
Although Florence is quite a small city in comparison to some of the other major Italian cities, with the many visitors and students it receives all throughout the year, combined with the local residents, the city, soon becomes inundated with people, thus creating the perfect atmosphere for enjoying yourself, no matter what your age or tastes may be. Whether you prefer a more quiet time, talking away whilst sipping a cool relaxing cocktail in an elegant bar, looking to let yourself go wild on the dancefloor until four oclock in the morning, or maybe you prefer testing your Italian out at the local cinema or going to the theatre etc, there is definitely something here for you......
GOING TO SEE A MOVIE.....
Going to the cinema or the movies has become an increasingly popular pastime since the mid-nineties, and the number of cinemas has increased to meet the needs of the people in Florence, with many of the city's multiplexes having undergone major renovations. Once upon a time nearly all Italian cinemas closed down during the obligatory Ferie (the Italian summer holidays), which generally last from July until early September, however, more and more recently, they are staying open longer to cater for the growing need.
Florentine cinemas are very varied; there are modern one-screen halls, massive multiplexes and small independent cinemas. The Cecchi Gori Group owns the most cinemas in the city and the majority show general releases and (dubbed) American blockbusters, although the Atelier group makes sure that Art house theatre is kept alive. Atelier have 6 cinemas that show good quality independent films and directors and actors will often attend previews and answer audience questions. However, one of the best times to go to the cinema is during the summer; between the months of June and September, you can watch a new release or one of the previous winters blockbusters in the open air, as you sit beneath the stars. If the normal theatres remain open, many have air-conditioning, which is a great way to avoid the humidity of a Florentine summer and above all the mosquitoes!!
During the months of July and August, Florence is alive with open air concerts,events and even open air cinemas. Even though the majority of the indoor cinemas in Florence have air conditioning, there is nothing nicer than going to see a movie under the stars.
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