The building was designed by architect Pierre Gentone in the 1960s originally planned and used as a church. The structure of the building is partially underground and is equipped with a concrete spire inclined at 45 degrees. On top of the bell tower are wooden "organ pipes", the work of sculptor Étienne Martin. However, since 1994–1995 the church has been abandoned and was repurposed as a cinema. Under the new name Ciné Duchère, it had its first screening on May 8, 1996.

Since 2003, the building has the distinction of "Cultural Heritage of the 20th Century".