What does the cryptic crossword clue "Seat that you filled in serious cinema (3,5)" mean?

The definition is "cinema". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). THOU (synonym="‘you’") in ARSE (synonym="‘seat’") = ARTHOUSE; definition: "cinema" The answer is ARTHOUSE.

Seat that you filled in serious cinema (3,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29626 | 20 Across | 2025-02-24 flower

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