

In 1937, Arri introduced the world's first reflex mirror shutter in the Arriflex 35 camera, an invention of longtime engineer Erich Kästner. In 1924, Arnold and Richter developed their first film camera, the small and portable Kinarri 35.

The acronym Arri was derived from the initial two letters of the founders' surnames, Arnold and Richter.

The Arri Alexa camera system was used to film Academy Award winners for Best Cinematography including Hugo, Life of Pi, Gravity, Birdman, The Revenant and 1917.Īrri was founded in Munich, Germany on 12 September 1917 by August Arnold and Robert Richter as Arnold & Richter Cine Technik. Hermann Simon mentioned this company in his book Hidden Champions of the 21st Century as an example of a " hidden champion". It produces professional motion picture cameras, lenses, lighting and post-production equipment. Based in Munich, the company was founded in 1917. The Arri Group ( / ˈ ær i/) is a German manufacturer of motion picture film equipment.
