The'' Wied-Scala'' is an art-house cinema in

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in the

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region of

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. It was first opened as a normal

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in 1956. It takes its name from the river Wied, which flows immediately by the cinema building. The

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of the cinema has a small

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, which is supplemented in summer by a

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. The arena and balcony offer 110 seats. For events without seating, it can accommodate about 220 people. Since its reopening in 1988, the Wied Scala has established itself as a venue for

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and events covering for a wide variety of themes and, since 1989, it has been regularly received awards for an outstanding film programme at state and federal level.Filminfo Rheinland-Pfalz
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measures have been carried out to upgrade the video and

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, as well as seating and

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, in order to cope with the rising demands on

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and safety. In spite of these measures the cinema very largely retains its 1950's décor and original character.

Gallery

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References

External links

Website of the Wied Scala

Kulturland Rheinland-Pfalz

Arbeitsgemeinschaft Kino – Gilde deutscher Filmkunsttheater e.V.

Kinomagazin der deutschen Arthouse-, Filmkunst- und Programmkinos
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