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
Lausanne's last privately owned cinema celebrates its 80th birthday.
This content was published on November 27, 2008 - 15:12
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?".
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