FOTO I Gloria și decăderea cinematografelor de pe Elisabeta, cândva cel mai animat bulevard din București. Imagini-document: de la filme indiene cu lacrimi, la ruine • Bucureștiul lui Andrei

Elisabeta, once a vibrant cinema boulevard in Bucharest, has seen a decline since the 1980s, with many theaters now abandoned or repurposed. Photographer Andrei Bîrsan reflects on the past glory of the area, documenting its transformation over the years. Cinemas like Capitol and Corso have been converted into shops and restaurants, while the cultural landscape has drastically changed. Bîrsan's work captures the essence of life in Bucharest from the late 1970s to the present, highlighting the loss of historical venues and the evolution of urban life.