Simon Edelstein photographs forgotten cinemas worldwide, new book on India
Swiss cinematographer and director of photography Simon Edelstein has dedicated himself to documenting abandoned movie theaters around the world, preserving the memory of a threatened architectural heritage. His latest book focuses on India, capturing the often audacious designs of these forgotten spaces. Edelstein's project spans multiple countries, driven by a sense of duty to photograph these cinemas before they disappear.
Key facts
- Simon Edelstein is a Swiss cinematographer and director of photography.
- He photographs abandoned movie theaters worldwide.
- His work aims to preserve the memory of endangered architectural heritage.
- The theaters often feature audacious architecture.
- His latest book is dedicated to India.
- Edelstein feels a duty to document these cinemas.
- The project covers multiple countries.
- The cinemas are described as 'forgotten'.
Entities
Artists
- Simon Edelstein
Institutions
- Le Monde
Locations
- Switzerland
- India