# Cinema L'Amour: Montreal's Historic Porn Theater

> Owner Steve Koltai explains how his Montreal porn theater thrives on social interaction despite online porn and Trump tariffs.
- Title: Cinema L'Amour: Montreal's Historic Porn Theater · IndieWire
- Summary: Owner Steve Koltai explains how his Montreal porn theater thrives on social interaction despite online porn and Trump tariffs. Steve Koltai, owner of…
- Keywords: cinema lamour, montreal, porn theater, steve koltai, online porn, trump tariffs, entertainment, culture, Cinema, L'Amour, Montreal's, Historic
- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/features/interviews/cinema-lamour-inside-montreal-historic-porn-theater-1235219767
- Author: Alison Foreman
- Published: 2026-10-05T22:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cinema lamour, montreal, porn theater, steve koltai, online porn, trump tariffs, entertainment, culture
## Cinema L'Amour
Montreal's historic porn theater faces challenges from free online porn and Trump tariffs.
## Steve Koltai
Owner Steve Koltai says his business is about social interaction and fulfilling fantasies, not online movies.
## Social Experience
Koltai emphasizes that watching movies at Cinema L'Amour requires discussion with a partner.
## Gift Shop Questions
Even recommending Cinema L'Amour's gift shop can invite private questions about the theater's purpose.
## Online Porn Challenge
Koltai says online porn has reduced his business focus to social interaction and fulfilling fantasies.
## Trump Tariffs Challenge
Trump tariffs are among the financial challenges facing Koltai's theater business.
## Key takeaway

Steve Koltai, owner of Montreal's historic porn theater Cinema L'Amour, says his business focuses on social interaction and fulfilling fantasies rather than online porn.