Starting in March, viewers can bring their dogs to some of the screenings at Casa del Cinema, which will be specially marked in the programme. More specifically, dogs will be admitted to the afternon weekday screenings in Sala Cinecittà produced by the Fondazione Cinema per Roma.
Tickets may be purchased exclusively at the ticket office of Casa del Ciinema. A limited number of dogs will be admitted to each screening, on a first come first serve basis.
The dogs and their owners will be seated in the front row, reserved for them, to allow the owners to leave quickly if the dog is in distress or should there be any other problem. In order to guarantee a proper distance between the animals, for each dog admitted to the theatre each owner may purchase a maximum of two tickets in the dedicated row. Any other person accompanying the dog may purchase a ticket for other available rows.
The dogs may not climb up onto the seats but may occupy a special mat positioned in front of the front row. Only small dogs may be held in their owners’ laps.
The dogs must be fully vaccinated, have been treated against parasites and be in excellent health. They must also wear a collar or harness and a leash in good condition. Theatre staff may conduct spot checks.
Owners must make certain their dogs take care of any physiological needs they may have before entering the theatre; should your dog relieve itself inside Casa del Cinema, you will be responsible for cleaning up after it.
The owners are personally responsible for any physical or material damage caused by their dogs; the dogs must therefore be accopanied by at least one adult who will be responsible for their behaviour and for keeping them under control, taking care of any needs they may have during the film.
Should the dog have any problems or be in distress, the owner must leave the theatre, to avoid disturbing the other spectators.