Dream Palaces explores the architectural, geographical, and cultural histories of Black cinema spaces across six countries in Africa and the diaspora. Initiated by an emotional encounter with a demolished historical cinema in South Africa, the project aims to recontextualize and archive these spaces digitally. It asks: how can we disrupt the erasure of Black cinema spaces and reimagine them as sites of memory and possibility?
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CONSTELLATION
Explore a constellation of over 1000 cinemas, each representing a unique story and history. Click on individual cinemas to uncover their narratives.
MAP
Navigate a map showcasing the geographical distribution of cinemas across Africa and the diaspora. Zoom in to discover detailed information about each location.
SCREENING ROOM
Use your mobile device to experience movies from a virtual screening room.