Amsterdam’s Royal Theatre Tuschinski Named a European Film Treasure
Amsterdam’s Royal Theatre Tuschinski has been added to the Treasures of European Film Culture by the European Film Academy (EFA), as announced on October 9, 2025.
This designation recognizes Tuschinski as a site of historical and symbolic value for European cinema, deserving preservation for future generations.
The Netherlands now has two locations on the list, alongside Rotterdam’s Koningshaven Bridge.
History of Tuschinski Theatre
Tuschinski theatre was commissioned in 1921 by Abraham Icek Tuschinski with his brothers-in-law.
A former clothing maker from Poland, Tuschinski had initially planned to move to the United States in 1904 but stayed in Rotterdam, where he opened several cinemas.
Acquisition and Recognition
Known for its striking Art Deco interior and exterior, Tuschinski was acquired by Pathé in 1995.
In 2021, Time Out magazine named it the most beautiful cinema in the world.
Time Out magazine named it the most beautiful cinema in the world.
Author's summary: Tuschinski theatre is named European film treasure.