Cine Arte El Biógrafo is a charming three-decade old movie theater located in the hear of the…read moreBellas Artes barrio, Lastarria. Lastarria is known for its boho-chic "hipster" vibes and it is the perfect setting for this independent theater who show the best selection of indie and european films in the city. The ambiance is fun and 'funky' with plush chairs adding to the enjoyment of these international films. The only downside is that films tend to have a long shelf life -- you can come back from a month-long holiday and they will still be showing the same flick as when you left. Tip: Ojo, if you are one who likes to munch on something while at the movies, El Biógrafo doesn't offer much in the snack department so, I didn't say anything...but you might want to bring a candy bar in your handbag ;)

This cinema has a very classical style. Here you can watch a lot of movies that never arrive to the…read morebig companies, such as Hoyts, Cinemark and others. These movies often are indie style. Because of this, the place is not very popular and is never completely full. Sometimes the place hosts other kind of artistic events, but I recommend checking the website first. However, the place is not very comfortable. It can get really cold and it needs urgent maintenance. Then again, you must understand that the income is not very high. A few years ago the place was endangered and it was on the verge of disappearance. All in all, this is a very nice place to visit.

Kind of dirty and stinky. Out of 3-4 theatres I've visited in Santiago this one was the worst. Same…read moreentrance fees as everywhere else but the seats are old, the popcorn was stale and the place was just overall pretty smelly. Take a pass on this one!