🇫🇷 Paris | Cinémathèque Française: Where Cinema Dreams Come Alive 🎥
Why It’s a Film Lover’s Paradise 🌟 World’s Largest Film Archive: Founded in 1936, this iconic institution houses 40,000+ films, 23,000 posters, and even Fritz Lang’s Metropolis robot costume! 17 Architectural Marvel: Designed by Frank Gehry, its whimsical "ballerina lifting her skirt" facade hides a treasure trove of cinematic history 5. Current Must-Sees: Wes Anderson Retrospective (2025): Dive into his symmetrical worlds with props from The Grand Budapest Hotel and Moonrise Kingdom 10. Méliès Museum: Step into the mind of Georges Méliès, the father of special effects (A Trip to the Moon VR experience included!) 48. Fun Fact: New Wave legends like Truffaut and Godard once debated films here—channel their spirit in the library’s 21,000-film collection! 3 Visitor Guide 🎟️ ✔ Hours: Wed-Mon 12 PM–7 PM (Closed Tue) ✔ Tickets: €10 for Méliès Museum, €15 for combo exhibitions 8. ✔ Pro Tip: Visit Les 400 Coups café post-screening for craft beer and film chatter 9. #CinemaMagic #WesAndersonInParis #MeliesUniverse