How a Costa Rican art house cinema reopened its doors and is bringing back customers

“It was important to let people know what we were doing.”Owners of the first art house cinema to reopen in the Central American country of Costa Rica say they have been encouraged by the response from audiences as they head into the second week of business.Cine Magaly in the capital San José opened its doors on Monday (May 11) with a first-run presentation of The Lighthouse after the ministry of health said patrons could return to theatres that demonstrated sufficient safety and hygiene protocols in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Programming director Anabelle Carcheri said the family-run business

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