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Elliott Kanbar
New York City's first small four-screen multiplex theater
Elliott Kanbar is the President of Cinema Four, Inc., which operates Quad Cinema, a prominent independent movie theater located in Greenwich Village, New York City. He has played a significant role in the film industry for over 40 years, advising and mentoring filmmakers, distributors, and producers.3
Quad Cinema, which he co-founded with his brother Maurice Kanbar in 1972, is notable for being New York City's first four-screen multiplex theater. Under Elliott's leadership since 1988, the cinema has focused on showcasing foreign and independent films, adapting to the competitive landscape of art film exhibition in the city.12
Elliott Kanbar's contributions have helped maintain the Quad's reputation as a vibrant center for art house films, even after its sale to Cohen Media Group in 2014 and subsequent renovations that modernized the theater while preserving its unique character.12
