Cinema that matters

A reference in world art-house cinema, mk2 is a family-owned company founded by Marin Karmitz in 1974 and now run by his sons Nathanaël and Elisha Karmitz. mk2 promotes quality filmmaking, operates its cinemas as modern agoras and supports creative discovery.

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Production and international distribution

From Chaplin to Dolan, 800 films, a history of cinema

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Cinema operator in France and around the world

26 sites, 9.7 million admissions

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Marketing and communication agency

Using the cinema for brand promotion

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mk2 TODAY

400
Staff
26
Cinemas
800
Films in the catalogue
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9.7M
Admissions in Europe
200
Screens
90.6M
Revenue
940
Films screened every year on average in Paris
1000
Events each year
160
awards at international festivals

Cinema that matters

Supporting filmmaking that changes the world, creating forums that change the city life and engaging the cinema with all creative fields

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A world-recognized savoir-faire since 1974

mk2 has been shaped by history, political and cultural struggle and technical know-how.

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Latest news

16 Jul 2021

Le Cinéclub Paradiso fait son cinéma à la Seine Musicale

01 Jul 2021

Le festival “Cinéma Paradiso Louvre” fait son grand retour au coeur de la Cour carrée du Louvre

19 May 2021

Abbas Kiarostami à l’honneur au Centre Pompidou, en collaboration avec mk2 et la Fondation Kiarostami

01 Mar 2021

Ouverture de l’Hotel Paradiso
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