The Bioscope

The Bioscope is an innovative independent cinema located in downtown Johannesburg. It is about invigorating a new appreciation of film as an art form, celebrating the medium and bringing exciting cinema to as wide an audience as possible. The aim of The Bioscope has always been to increase the diversity of content on South African cinema screens thereby becoming an important cultural space in the city of Johannesburg.The Bioscope has placed focus on the following programming areas: First Run Films of local and international cinema Repertory Selections, Special Events, as well as Film Education.

In bringing new films to new audiences, The Bioscope has helped play a fundamental role in growing new markets for new films, becoming a vital mechanism in developing local audiences for locally & internationally produced cinema. The Bioscope is equipped with a High-Definition video projector, and open seven days a week. Through this focus on innovative and diverse programming The Bioscope has done everything possible ensure that it becomes the site of independent cinema in Johannesburg.