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Top 10 Outdoor Cinemas in Europe

Spotted By Locals has posted an interesting article highlighting the best outdoor cinemas in . With their permission we post the following list of the best 10 (in alphabetical order):

1. Athens – Outdoor cinema Zefyros (by Lambros Papadopoulos)
“Its location is a serious advantage. is one of the most beautiful areas of …”

2. Barcelona -Sala Montjuic open air cinema (by Yolanda Molinero)
“Time to open the wine bottle! You didn’t bring any food with you? No worries!”

3. Geneva – Ciné Transat Parc la Perle du Lac (by Lorcan Meyfarth)
“The scenery is beautiful, the movie is free, and deckchairs are available to borrow… ”

4. Hamburg – Freiluftkino in 4 different venues (by Valeska Bolze)
“…have fun to hear the funny German voices in one of your favourite movies…”

5. Helsinki outdoor movies at Helsinki Festival (by Nea Barman)
“This free open-air cinema is best that the city can offer in my opinion…”

6. Munich Open Air Kino (by Emily Rasch)
“It’s a great place to take a date – or a romantic place to be surprised with one…”

7. Paris – Cinéma au Clair de Lune outside cinema (by Fred Moussaïan)
“…. even if you don’t understand the language, it is worth going there, for the friendly and laid-back atmosphere…”

8. Zagreb – Summer Festival open air cinema (by Karla Lončar)
“It’s pretty secluded, which usually makes it very special among younger couples or people…”

9. Zurich – Orange Cinema (by Roman Rey)
” …you sit on the shore, watching a popcorn flick and have the whole beautiful view of the lake surrounding the screen. Isn’t that something?”


Pluk de Nacht

10. And one of Holland’s favorite outdoor cinema festivals – currently on in , is Pluk de nacht.

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Top 25 Outdoor Movies of All Time: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is the next movie on our list of the Top 25 Outdoor Movies of All Time. The film is an action packed adventure that will definitely bring out a big crowd in just about any community. But before we tell you why, here’s the theatrical release trailer:


The film is the third stop in the Indiana Jones saga, and begins with the young Indiana getting into a scuffle on a scout trip in with some grave robbers after he steals a jeweled cross out from under them. He eventually gives it back, but the leader of the robbers gives Indiana his hat, something that Indiana will keep as his trademark (along with his whip). Then, we fast forward to the adult Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), who is told his father Henry (Sean Connery) mysteriously disappeared when doing research for the holy grail. Of course, Indiana begins to search for his father, and is led through a series of clues that takes him on a nonstop ride of classic Indiana Jones adventure as he encounters ancient relics, Nazi enemies, and enemies that are right under his nose.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is a classic film that is entertaining in ways that contemporary adventure films can’t compete with. The film doesn’t rely too heavily on CGI graphics or massive explosions or violence, but rather on quick paced mystery and adventure that makes Indiana Jones unique. The film was a difficult one to make and included filming locations in , , , and . The movie is PG-13, and we wouldn’t recommend it for small children, but would be great for teenagers and young adults, or for a date-night outdoor cinema event! It is also a great selection for school groups and colleges, and will bring out plenty of people. This is a great pick because many will not have seen the film for some time, and will come watch it under the stars for nostalgia’s sake!

As with many of the films on our Top 25 list, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is a great selection in part for the possibilities it brings for pre-movie activities. You could have a look-alike Indiana Jones contest, with audience members voting on the best dressed and best posed contestant! You could even have a “holy grail”, or other faux-treasure for the winner, along with sponsored prized from your nearby local businesses. In fact, getting sponsors for your events is a great way to pay for movie licensing, equipment upgrade, and for staff support! It is a way for local businesses to show that they care about their community, and there is no better opportunity to get in front of thousands of their potential customers.

As usual, if anyone at all has shown this film as an outdoor movie, we’d love to see your images and hear your story! Send us a note at community@openaircinema.us, and we’ll share your story with the global outdoor cinema community!

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Malaga, Spain: Cruise Ship Ready with Outdoor Movie Screen

As leaves Southampton behind and heads for , the first port of call on her maiden voyage, it’s time to take a considered view of what P&O’s newest ship has to offer, and how it compares with sister ship Ventura.

Designed to appeal more to P&O’s traditional customers, the 3,100-passenger Azura promises “classical touches with contemporary style,” whereas Ventura made a big thing about being a family-friendly ship, complete with circus skills classes and a rock school.

Structurally, the two ships are almost identical although Azura – which cost £380 million – has what is known as a ducktail stern to improve stability and fuel consumption. There are other differences: up top, the new ship has an open-air cinema screen above the midships swimming pool; on her older sister the pool can be covered by a sliding glass roof – perfect for chilly days in northern waters.

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