Capitole cinema

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The cinema is situated on the busy avenue du Théâtre in the centre of Lausanne Photo: Simon Bradley, swissinfo swissinfo.ch

The main entrance of the Capitole (1947) Photo: André Brandt, 1947. Colléction du Musée historique de Lausanne, tous droits réservés.

Signed photos of Lucienne Schnegg's heroine, Audrey Hepburn, in her office Photo: Simon Bradley, swissinfo swissinfo.ch

Photos of Hollywood starlets grace the cinema's walls Photo: Simon Bradley, swissinfo swissinfo.ch

Lucienne Schnegg serving cups of tea and coffee at the Capitole bar Photo: Filmstill

Lucienne Schnegg turning on the Capitole heating Photo: Filmstill

The projection room Photo: Simon Bradley, swissinfo swissinfo.ch

A view from the balcony inside the Capitole. Photo: Simon Bradley, swissinfo swissinfo.ch

1950-style lamps Photo: Simon Bradley, swissinfo swissinfo.ch

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Lausanne's last privately owned cinema celebrates its 80th birthday.

The Capitole cinema, built in 1928, is the biggest cinema in Switzerland and the oldest one in Lausanne.

Originally designed for 1,500 cinemagoers, the cinema now has a capacity of 867 seats, as well as several boxes and a balcony for wheelchair access.

The city of Lausanne is celebrating the cinema’s 80th birthday on November 29 with a special film evening at the Capitole, including a special showing of the documentary “Parterre ou balcon?”.