The other Arthouse cinema in Mainz - together with its sister cinema Palatin down the road (4…read morescreens), the Capitol forms a major part of the Mainz arthouse scene. Having been closed for a couple of months it's currently very much a work in progress, but definitely preferable to having to go all the way to Frankfurt (or worse Wiesbaden) to see a non-mainstream film.

What would we do without some local titles in original version? Definitely an art house feel but…read morenot a huge variety. Although it's better than none.

The entire interior has been redone last year except for the restrooms (which is a shame)…read more All theaters play digital and 3D movies in theater sizes from 100 to 530 people. Popcorn is freshly made everyday but the drinks are post mixed. The staff consists of mostly students which. Are really polite and understanding even if the cinema itself does not treat their customers very well. (Return policy, no discount for disabled or pupils) All together they have up to date movies and regular special events like MET opera, sneak preview or CineLady/CineMen showings.

Hooray! Arthouse cinema has returned to Mainz in the form…read moreof the Palatin and its sister Capitol cinema. Currently it's still very much a work in progress, but definitely preferable to having to go all the way to Frankfurt (or worse Wiesbaden) to see a non-mainstream film.