Cinéma Moderne is an independent cinema on Boulevard Saint-Laurent, in the Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood of Montreal. Its address is 5150 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, H2T 1R8.
What to expect
The cinema is known for screening arthouse, independent and international films, so the programme leans toward work you may not find at a multiplex. It suits visitors who want to see a film with a more personal, cinephile feel.
- Arthouse, independent and international films
- An independent cinema in a lively part of the city
- A café-bar on the premises
Making a visit of it
Because the venue includes a café-bar, it works as a meeting place as well as a place to watch a film. Many visitors come for a screening and stay to talk over it afterwards, which is part of why it draws film enthusiasts.
The cinema sits in Plateau-Mont-Royal, a neighbourhood with a strong local character. Boulevard Saint-Laurent, the street it stands on, is one of Montreal's best-known thoroughfares, so a trip here pairs easily with a walk or a meal in the area. Check the programme before you go to see what is showing during your stay.