Dobřany in southern Plzeň will build a cultural center including a cinema
Dobřany (Plzeň Region) - A modern multipurpose cultural center including a cinema will begin construction this year in the town of Dobřany, which has a population of six thousand, located in southern Plzeň. There is a lack of such facilities in the town near Plzeň. The town hall plans that the costs of building the cultural facility should not exceed 30 million crowns, said Mayor Jaroslav Sýkora to ČTK today.
The center will feature a stage with quality facilities for a large orchestra and 150 seats. In order for the city to continue the tradition of film festivals, the hall will also serve as a cinema, likely equipped with modern digital technology. "It will be for concert purposes as well as for the education of local elementary schools," the mayor stated. The town hall is currently finishing the selection process and hopes to start construction within about a month, aiming for the center to begin operating next year in October or November. The start of construction will be covered by Dobřany from its budget, and city representatives hope that they will be able to cover part of the costs from other sources as well.
Dobřany had access to two places where films could be screened. One cinema required quick major investments, and the city therefore sold it to a private investor. The cinema in the barracks remains. However, during preparation for a major renovation, a structural engineer discovered serious hidden defects in the building's structure, necessitating its demolition. A multipurpose center will be built in its place.
At a time when large multiplex cinemas are drawing audiences away from small towns, it is unusual for a city council to establish a new cinema. Nevertheless, the people of Dobřany believe that they will find a way to attract viewers to it, despite the proximity of a multiplex in Plzeň. Currently, there is one multiplex in Plzeň, with a second expected to open soon.
One of the advantages of the Dobřany cinema is expected to be the digital technology instead of classic film reels. "It is more expensive, but it allows for films to be screened practically right after the Prague premiere," noted councilor Marek Sýkora. He believes that even a small cinema can offer an attractive film programming that competes with large multiplexes.
According to councilor Martin Sobotka, the city will likely seek a tenant to operate the center. It will be up to them to set prices in the cinema and how to attract viewers. The councilors would like to keep ticket prices at the cinema lower than those in Plzeň. They also believe that the residents of the town will prefer to go to "their" cinema rather than traveling to Plzeň. A visit to the cinema could also be appealing to cyclists who often choose the town as a destination for their trips.
The center will feature a stage with quality facilities for a large orchestra and 150 seats. In order for the city to continue the tradition of film festivals, the hall will also serve as a cinema, likely equipped with modern digital technology. "It will be for concert purposes as well as for the education of local elementary schools," the mayor stated. The town hall is currently finishing the selection process and hopes to start construction within about a month, aiming for the center to begin operating next year in October or November. The start of construction will be covered by Dobřany from its budget, and city representatives hope that they will be able to cover part of the costs from other sources as well.
Dobřany had access to two places where films could be screened. One cinema required quick major investments, and the city therefore sold it to a private investor. The cinema in the barracks remains. However, during preparation for a major renovation, a structural engineer discovered serious hidden defects in the building's structure, necessitating its demolition. A multipurpose center will be built in its place.
At a time when large multiplex cinemas are drawing audiences away from small towns, it is unusual for a city council to establish a new cinema. Nevertheless, the people of Dobřany believe that they will find a way to attract viewers to it, despite the proximity of a multiplex in Plzeň. Currently, there is one multiplex in Plzeň, with a second expected to open soon.
One of the advantages of the Dobřany cinema is expected to be the digital technology instead of classic film reels. "It is more expensive, but it allows for films to be screened practically right after the Prague premiere," noted councilor Marek Sýkora. He believes that even a small cinema can offer an attractive film programming that competes with large multiplexes.
According to councilor Martin Sobotka, the city will likely seek a tenant to operate the center. It will be up to them to set prices in the cinema and how to attract viewers. The councilors would like to keep ticket prices at the cinema lower than those in Plzeň. They also believe that the residents of the town will prefer to go to "their" cinema rather than traveling to Plzeň. A visit to the cinema could also be appealing to cyclists who often choose the town as a destination for their trips.
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