The Cine Impala in Namibe -- a 600-person theatre, designed by architects Botelho Pereira in 1972 -- takes its name from the African antelope, which is a symbol of the city. <br /><br />All photography: Walter Fernandes/Goethe-Institut Angola
Cine Impala —
The Cine Impala in Namibe -- a 600-person theatre, designed by architects Botelho Pereira in 1972 -- takes its name from the African antelope, which is a symbol of the city.

All photography: Walter Fernandes/Goethe-Institut Angola
Courtesy Walter Fernandes/Goethe-Institut Angola
Its roof is formed of beams that create an arch springing from the front base of the stalls to the rear of the projection screen, emulating the leaping movement of an impala. Photography: Walter Fernandes/Goethe-Institut Angola
Cine Impala —
Its roof is formed of beams that create an arch springing from the front base of the stalls to the rear of the projection screen, emulating the leaping movement of an impala. Photography: Walter Fernandes/Goethe-Institut Angola
Courtesy Walter Fernandes/Goethe-Institut Angola
Cine-Bar Tropical in Luanda, Provincia Luanda. Both the date and architect of this city-center Art Deco style cinema are unknown. It is now called the Cine-Bar Tropical Dancing.
Cine-Bar Tropical —
Cine-Bar Tropical in Luanda, Provincia Luanda. Both the date and architect of this city-center Art Deco style cinema are unknown. It is now called the Cine-Bar Tropical Dancing.
Courtesy Walter Fernandes/Goethe-Institut Angola
The brightly coloured Cine-Teatro Impérium in Lobito, Provincia Benguela, was built in the 1950s in an Art Deco style.
Teatro Impérium —
The brightly coloured Cine-Teatro Impérium in Lobito, Provincia Benguela, was built in the 1950s in an Art Deco style.
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Previously owned by the Benguela Railroad Workers Association, Cine-Teatro Impérium was closed for many years.
Teatro Impérium —
Previously owned by the Benguela Railroad Workers Association, Cine-Teatro Impérium was closed for many years.
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The building has now reopened as a cultural hub, hosting local activities and events.
Teatro Impérium —
The building has now reopened as a cultural hub, hosting local activities and events.
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Built in 1963, Cine Atlântico in Luanda was designed by architect António Ribeiro dos Santos and revised by engineer Eduardo Paulino for Angola Filmes. Its very first screening was My Fair Lady.
Cine Atlântico —
Built in 1963, Cine Atlântico in Luanda was designed by architect António Ribeiro dos Santos and revised by engineer Eduardo Paulino for Angola Filmes. Its very first screening was My Fair Lady.
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Namibe's Cine Estudio -- designed by Botelho Vasconcelos of Atelier Boper -- was never completed. While it currently lies in poor condition, a rehabilitation project is underway to save it.
Cine Estudio —
Namibe's Cine Estudio -- designed by Botelho Vasconcelos of Atelier Boper -- was never completed. While it currently lies in poor condition, a rehabilitation project is underway to save it.
Courtesy Walter Fernandes/Goethe-Institut Angola