La Filmothèque du Quartier Latin

What La Filmothèque du Quartier Latin does

La Filmothèque du Quartier Latin is a Paris-based Art et Essai (art house) cinema operating from a single site at 9 rue Champollion in the 5th arrondissement (Latin Quarter). Founded in 2006 and operated by the private limited company Ciné Sorbonne SARL, the cinema runs two screening rooms — Salle Marilyn (3D-capable) and Salle Audrey — and shows classic films, retrospectives of auteur cinema, 3D restorations of classic titles (Dial M for Murder, Ghost in the Shell), and 4K re-editions. The business is family-owned, with François Causse serving as Director of Publication, and employs roughly 9 people.

The underlying technology stack centers on multi-format projection (3D, 4K digital, 2K digital, 35mm film), supplemented by a standard web platform (lafilmotheque.fr, built by agency HYBRID) and a ticketing integration with the Allociné reservation system. The cinema relies on event-driven, community-driven marketing through social channels (Facebook, Instagram), email newsletters, and curated thematic programming (e.g., the Pier Paolo Pasolini retrospective and the July 2026 3D festival marking the cinema's 20th anniversary).

Revenue is generated through three streams: transactional ticket sales at the box office and via Allociné, the La Filmo + subscription membership providing unlimited access (with a €2 3D supplement), and a film distribution arm (La Filmothèque Distribution) that licenses curated films to other cinemas. The cinema is supported institutionally by CNC, Région Île-de-France, and Ville de Paris, and serves a B2C audience of cinephiles and film enthusiasts in Paris. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and no external funding rounds, acquisitions, or geographic expansion are indicated.

Name

La Filmothèque du Quartier Latin

Legal name

Ciné Sorbonne SARL

Website

https://lafilmotheque.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La Filmothèque du Quartier Latin is a Paris-based art house cinema (two screens, ~9 staff) showing classic films, retrospectives, and 3D/4K restorations to cinephile audiences, with ticketing, subscription, and film distribution revenue streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Art House Cinema Exhibition

NAICS

Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) (512131)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent & Art-house Cinemas (MPADAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Alternative Content Exhibition (Live Broadcasts, Concert Films, Sports, Opera) (MPADAKAG)

Keywords

• Art house cinema
• Film exhibition services
• Classic film screenings
• 3D film projections
• Film distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from individual screening tickets sold to cinema-goers. Standard pricing with 2€ supplement for 3D screenings.
2. Cinema Memberships: Sale of unlimited cards that provide unlimited access to regular screenings (with 2€ supplement for 3D content).
3. Distribution Services: La Filmothèque operates a distribution arm (La Filmothèque distribution) that distributes films to other cinemas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

La Filmothèque du Quartier Latin is a Paris-based Art et Essai (art house) cinema operating two screening rooms (Salle Marilyn with 3D capability and Salle Audrey) that exhibit classic, retrospective, contemporary, and restored films including 3D and 4K formats. Beyond exhibition, the cinema sells an unlimited-access membership card (La Filmo +) and operates a distribution arm (La Filmothèque Distribution) that licenses selected films to other cinemas.

Product overview

La Filmothèque du Quartier Latin is an Art et Essai (art house) cinema operated by Ciné Sorbonne SARL, offering film screenings across two screens (Salle Marilyn and Salle Audrey) featuring classic, retrospective, and specialty formats including 3D and 4K restorations. The cinema operates several interconnected offerings: its core cinema screening service, a loyalty program (La Filmo +) for unlimited access, a film distribution arm (La Filmothèque Distribution), and special programming including 3D screenings and retrospectives of notable filmmakers. The venue also integrates with Allociné for online ticket reservations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• La Filmothèque du Quartier Latin (Cinema Screenings) Core cinema screening service operated by Ciné Sorbonne SARL at 9 rue Champollion in Paris's Latin Quarter, featuring two screening rooms (Salle Marilyn with 3D capability and Salle Audrey) that show classic, retrospective, contemporary, 3D, and 4K-restored films for individual cinema-goers.
• La Filmo + (Unlimited Access Membership) Annual membership card providing unlimited access to regular film screenings at the cinema, with a 2€ supplement applying for 3D-format screenings. Targeted at frequent cinema-goers and cinephiles in the Paris Latin Quarter.
• La Filmothèque Distribution Film distribution arm of the cinema that distributes selected films to other cinema venues, earning licensing and royalty revenue. Targeted at other mid-market cinema operators.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AllocinécoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAllociné serves as the online ticketing partner for La Filmothèque, providing the reservation platform linked on the cinema's website. Patrons can reserve tickets through the Allociné system.
• CNC (Centre National du Cinéma et de l'Image Animée)minorOthersThe CNC is the French national cinema authority that provides institutional support and recognition to quality cinemas in France.
• Région Île-de-FranceminorOthersThe Île-de-France regional council provides institutional funding and support to cultural venues in the Paris region.
• Ville de ParisminorOthersThe City of Paris provides institutional support and funding to cultural institutions including art house cinemas.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cinéma du Panthéon: Independent Paris art house cinema in the Latin Quarter specializing in classic, restored, and repertory films — directly comparable in audience, programming philosophy, and geography.
• Reflet Médicis: Independent Paris art house cinema in the Quartier Latin with a curated repertory and auteur programming focus; comparable small-format Art et Essai operator targeting cinephile audiences.
• Carlotta Films: French film distribution and exhibition company focused on restored classics and repertory cinema; comparable distribution-side business targeting cinephile audiences in France.
• Le Champo: Historic Paris art house cinema in the Latin Quarter operating multiple screens with repertory and classic programming; directly comparable as an independent Art et Essai venue in the same neighborhood.
• Studio 28: Historic Montmartre-based art house cinema in Paris offering independent, classic, and repertory films — comparable as a single-location Art et Essai venue with curatorial differentiation.
• Potemkine: Paris-based independent film distributor and exhibitor specializing in repertory, restored, and auteur cinema; comparable in curatorial philosophy and target cinephile segment.

Emerging players

• MUBI: Global curated film streaming platform specializing in classic, restored, and auteur cinema; emerging player in the same cinephile content category but on a digital-only distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• UGC: One of France's largest cinema chains operating both mainstream multiplexes and select art house screens; broad incumbent with some repertory programming.
• Pathé: Major French cinema operator with multiplex and premium-format venues across France; broader incumbent overlapping on exhibition but primarily commercial rather than art house.
• MK2: Established French art house cinema chain and distribution company with multiple Paris venues; comparable as a broader Art et Essai operator with integrated exhibition and distribution arms.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lafilmotheque
• Instagraminstagram.com/lafilmothequeduquartierlatin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-filmoth%C3%A8que-du-quartier-latin

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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