The nostalgic Video Instan store, known for being the oldest video store in Spain and located in Barcelona, has decided to release part of its magnificent film archive, consisting of around 47,000 references.
In an effort to make room for new treasures and overcome delicate moments, the store will offer 1,000 films from its archive for sale at an extraordinary price of 20 euros per DVD.
Located at 239 Viladomat Street, Video Instan has been a beacon for film lovers, resisting the transition to digital that has affected so many video stores.
Although it faced a time of crisis, the video store achieved an amazing transformation thanks to the support of 638 patrons who backed its change to Video Instan Café Cinema.
However, maintaining such an extensive catalog has proven to be a challenge. In this effort to preserve its essence and allow new finds to fill the shelves, Video Instan has decided to offer a unique opportunity to collectors and film lovers.
The exclusive sale will be available until March 15, 2024, giving interested parties a limited window to acquire these cinematic gems at an exceptional price.
Video Instan: preserving the physical format
The head of the business, Aurora Depares, stresses the importance of its work in preserving the physical format, something that has become crucial today. He stresses that they have been working for 43 years to preserve films that, in many cases, cannot be found anywhere else.
This effort, according to Depares, has become as significant as guarding the films themselves, for without their dedication, many of these cinematic masterpieces could disappear.
For those who wish to support the project but are unable to purchase a physical film, a channel has been opened to purchase a virtual film in support of the culture for the same amount.
This gesture not only supports Video Instan, but also contributes to the preservation of a valuable video archive that, according to Depares, is the most important in the state.
In an era when illegal downloading threatens the viability of video stores, Video Instan faces not only the survival of the business, but the preservation of an archive that has been critical to moviegoers for decades.
Offering these films at affordable prices is an opportunity for film lovers to acquire authentic cinematic treasures and contribute to the preservation of the rich cinematic history that Video Instan represents.
Unique offer on collector’s movies for 20 euros
The offer initiative seeks to keep the essence of the video store alive, preserving films that cannot be found anywhere else. The exclusive sale seeks to provide moviegoers with a limited window to acquire authentic cinematic treasures and support this iconic business.
