Sala Equis · Audio guide
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Story
En Lavapiés, butacas de rayas miran hacia una pantalla enorme. Detrás hay un bar, hiedra trepadora, paredes descascaradas que nunca cubrieron.
En mil novecientos cuarenta y uno, este edificio abrió como Cine Alba. Sesión continua desde la mañana, películas alemanas, familias del barrio.
En mil novecientos setenta y nueve llegó el destape. El Alba empezó a proyectar cine erótico. España estrenaba libertad después de cuarenta años de censura.
El diez de marzo de mil novecientos ochenta y seis se convirtió en Sala X, cine porno. Fue la última sala X de Madrid.
En dos mil quince cerraron las puertas. El edificio quedó vacío durante un año, esperando.
En dos mil diecisiete reabrió como Sala Equis. El nombre guarda la X sin esconderla. De mansión a periódico, de cine familiar a porno, de ruina a sala cultural.
Escucha la guía completa y te cuento cómo este edificio nunca dejó de transformarse.
Visiting Sala Equis
- How to get there
- The closest transport stop is Colegiata-Tirso de Molina bus stop, 78 meters away. Conde de Romanones metro/train stop is 80 meters away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the history of Sala Equis?
Sala Equis has a rich history, starting as a mansion in the 1800s, then becoming an imprint for 'El Imparcial' newspaper in 1913. It later transformed into Cine Alba in 1941, showing regular films until it became a porn cinema in 1986. It closed in 2015 and reopened in 2017 as Sala Equis, a cultural venue.
What can I see at Sala Equis today?
Today, Sala Equis offers a mix of films, live music, circus, conferences, and exhibitions. It features 64 seats and hosts thematic film cycles each month, along with a bar serving food and drinks.
What is the significance of the name 'Sala Equis'?
The name 'Sala Equis' is a play on words, with 'Equis' meaning 'X' in Spanish. It acknowledges the venue's past as a porn cinema while embracing its new role as a cultural space.
What are some nearby attractions to Sala Equis?
Nearby attractions include Like at home Madrid, just 20 meters away, and the Palacio de la duquesa de Sueca, 70 meters away.
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