CineLab: journey through the history of cinema in Syracuse

You'll explore the pre-cinema era and immerse yourself in the machinery that gave birth to the magic of moving images. From the mysterious camera obscura to the famous kinetoscope, you'll have the opportunity to see these ancient instruments with your own eyes.

You'll delve into the world of film, discovering its various formats and materials, and learn what made cinema a beloved art for all. You will have the opportunity to sit at the film-passing table and learn the techniques for repairing a film. It's an ancient craft that is slowly disappearing, but one that we want to preserve and pass on.

This sensory journey will take you to touch materials and surfaces from a bygone era, completely immersingyou in the experience of old-time cinema.


To end on a high note, you can enjoy an exclusive screening of a silent film restored by the prestigious Cineteca dello Stretto. And don't forget to take home a unique memento: a Polaroid photo taken with period instrumentation, which will capture the essence of this extraordinary cinematic experience.