cinematheque
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of cinematheque
First recorded in 1965–70; from French cinémathèque “film archive,” equivalent to cinéma- prefixal use of cinéma “films” + -thèque “things collected,” as in bibliothèque “library,” discothèque “collection of phonograph records”; see cinema, theca
Example Sentences
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The institution also operates a separately ticketed cinematheque; more than 500 films were shown in its first year.
From New York Times ● Sep. 26, 2022
Women of Cinefamily, part of the nonprofit West Hollywood cinematheque Cinefamily, is an ongoing program of events curated by guest female programmers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2016
An ambitious endeavor, the Lightbox is a bright, light, five-story, five-screen building that will serve as the permanent home to the festival’s organizational side and its wonderful cinematheque.
From New York Times ● Sep. 17, 2010
Smith, in the center of the dressing table line, sets up his standard low-rent cinematheque, which features vintage horror films on VHS.
From Washington Post
His quietly fanatical scrupulousness makes the scene worth preserving in any moviegoer's imaginary cinematheque.
From Time Magazine Archive
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