Kino Sõprus is the legend on its own - as the oldest existing cinema in Estonia it is continually considered to be the only real art-house cinema, due to it‘s non-mainstream and quirky film selection. The building with its grand façade itself was commissioned in 1955 at the height of Stalinism and since it was opened received 6-7,000 visitors per day. Since February 2010 the cinema is operated by NPO Black Hand and is mostly privately funded. The elaborate interior has been maintained and meticulously restored under guidance of Mr. Markku Pätilä, set designer for most of Aki Kaurismäki films. Our biggest triumph is, that people are well aware of the brand ‘‘Kino Sõprus‘‘ and that this cinema has well served its audience already for 57 years. Kino Sõprus has regained its street credibility as the Cinema where no compromises are made.
Our main strategy at the moment is, to maintain and to continue the tradition of distributing and exhibiting both classic and contemporary films that do not fit into standard multiplex format. In addition we have organized the space to also provide for other forms of art, whether its music, visual arts, theatre etc.

Kino Sõprus and Black Hand’s motto is to keep the its fist clenched against the onslaught of mass culture that treats its subjects as statistical consumers. The humanity will reign and our modus operandi is to undermine the conventionalism and under appreciation of its public by commercial producers and cinema operators and our aim is to push the limits well beyond the horizon of fearfulness.

And last but not least, did we already mention that Sõprus means literally friendship! :)

Sõprus has 210 comfy seats and 30 extra seats in cinema bar – within the screening hall! :) Our Box office opens 1 hour before first screening, telephone 644 1919.

Ticket price is 5 € and discount ticket for seniors and students is 4 €. You can also purchase tickets online via www.kinosoprus.ee

See you soon!