It is a remarkable open-air cinema designed by architect Botelho Pereira, based on a futuristic concept.
Inspired by the movement of the impala antelope that gives it its name: fast, light, and adapted to the African climate.
Open-air cinemas like this became popular in the 1960s and represented a more comfortable alternative to enclosed theaters, particularly in hot and coastal regions.
Designed with open and well-ventilated spaces, it represents a transitional phase in the country’s architecture.
The Cine Impala, together with other venues such as the Cine Estúdio do Namibe, stands out as part of Angola’s architectural heritage, focused on leisure and cultural life in hot climates.