MOVIES EVERY WEEK
NEW PALTZ, NEW YORK
THE ONLY EUROPEAN STYLE CINEMA ARTS VENUE IN NEW YORK.
Located at Water Street Market in the heart of historic New Paltz, New York, the DENIZEN Theatre presents exquisite arthouse cinema every WED, FRI and SAT at 7:30PM.
NOW PLAYING
WISDOM OF HAPPINESS
FILMMAKER Q & A
SAT, NOV 29 @ 7:30PM*
(Documentary) USA, 2025, 90:00 MIN
directed by BARBARA MILLER, PHILIP DELAQUIS and MANUEL BAUER
executive producers RICHARD GERE, OREN MOVERMAN, WALO KAMM
A HEART TO HEART WITH THE DALAI LAMA
An unforgettable, meditative experience for the 21st Century that not only unlocks a door to genuine, lasting happiness but reveals that each and every one of Earth’s 8 billion beings holds their very own key to it in the palm of their hand.
*This screening will be followed by a live in-person Q & A with JOHN DILEVA-HALPERN (co-founder Institute for Cultural Activism International).
CLIMBING FILM TOUR 2025
in partnership with GUNKS CLIMBERS’ COALITION
SUN, DEC 7 @ 7:00PM
(Official Selection) 2025, 120:00 MIN
global host and show manager ANNIE LARA
film tour manager TAYLOR ROCK
The Climbing Film Tour is back for its 6th season, featuring an impressive selection of short films that celebrate the global climbing community.
SUMMER SHORTS FILM FEST
AUG 7 - AUG 9, 2026
(Shorts, Film Festival) Various
The fourth annual festival returns AUG 7 - AUG 9, 2026, presenting the highest quality shorts ranging from animation and documentaries to drama and comedy. SUMMER SHORTS will please every kind of movie lover—from kids to serious film buffs. Up to 60 short movies are screened in six separate short film blocks, including the family-friendly FOR KID’S SAKE block, the adults only favorite FOR F**K’S SAKE block and the NY only FOR LOCALS’ SAKE block, featuring filmmakers from New York state.
NOW SERVING
DENIZEN Theatre is now serving beer and wine. A selection of beer and wine (red, white and sparkling) is available to be enjoyed in our lounge, lobby, or theatre.
Dinner and a Movie
The DENIZEN Theatre is proud to partner with our Water Street Market neighbor THE PARISH to offer a special Dinner and a Movie promotion.
For these select events The Parish offers a special $25 pre-movie menu featuring their inviting Cajun-inspired cuisine.
Look for screenings marked DINNER AND A MOVIE to take advantage of this special promotion with your ticket purchase. Seating is available from 4-6PM, Reservations are required.