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Cinemas · Plantage

Kriterion

Student-run cinema and café on the Roetersstraat, founded in 1945.

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Atmosphere image (AI), not a photo of the venue

Kriterion is a cinema with its own café, run by students since 1945. It grew out of the student resistance during the Second World War and still operates from its original building on the Roetersstraat, near the Plantage.

What to expect

  • A cinema and café in one building
  • Run day to day by a team of students
  • Cineville pass holders can reserve via Kriterion's website

Film programme

A curated film programme; see the official website for what is playing.

Good to know

  • Check the individual screening for language and subtitle information.

More ideas

Compare with all cinemas in Amsterdam or indoor activities in Amsterdam.