After a summer under the stars, the Cinémathèque of Nice reopens its doors with a rich and varied program. Heritage films, retrospectives, meetings with personalities, and tributes to cinema figures will mark this autumn season.
The Cinémathèque of Nice launches its autumn season with a varied program combining cinema classics and contemporary discoveries. At its opening on September 18th, the cinematheque featured C.R.A.Z.Y. by Jean-Marc Vallée and Johnny got his gun by Dalton Trumbo. On September 20th and 21st, the cinematheque presented the Armenian trilogy by Robert Guédiguian, including a Master Class with the director on September 20th. The program continues with a meeting with Costa-Gavras on October 5th. A cycle of Greek films is planned. Personalities such as Delphine Horvilleur will receive “carte blanche.” Finally, a tribute will be paid to Anouk Aimée, Donald Sutherland, and Mohammad Rasoulof. This season promises to be rich in events for film enthusiasts!
Exceptional Meeting with Costa-Gavras
One of the highlights of the season will be the meeting with director Costa-Gavras, on Saturday, October 5th at 4 PM. Known for his politically engaged films, he will be present at the Nice European Short Film Festival. The festival “Un Festival c’est trop court!” will honor Greece this year. A retrospective of his works will accompany the meeting, allowing film lovers to rediscover his powerful and engaging cinema.
In connection with the festival, the Cinémathèque is also offering a film cycle titled “Made in Greece,” showcasing recent works from the new Greek cinema. Among them, Poor Creatures, the latest film by Yórgos Lánthimos, promises to captivate fans of bold contemporary cinema.
“Carte Blanche” for Personalities
Personalities will share their favorite films during the “carte blanche” sessions that will mark the autumn season. In October, the Cinémathèque will welcome Delphine Horvilleur, a female rabbi and writer, for a screening-discussion on Monday, October 21st at 7 PM. A unique encounter that promises to be both intellectually stimulating and moving.
Tributes and Thematic Cycles
This season highlights cultural partnerships. A collaboration with the Festival “Scènes d’Automne” is in the spotlight. This festival focuses on puppetry. To celebrate this, the Cinémathèque is offering a film cycle exploring the theme of figurines. Among the classics is The Adventures of Pinocchio. It also features The Double Life of Véronique by Krzysztof Kieślowski. Finally, the surreal Being John Malkovich will be presented.
The Cinémathèque also pays tribute to several iconic figures of the seventh art:
- Anouk Aimée, with a selection of her most memorable roles,
- Donald Sutherland, whose most iconic films will be screened,
- Mohammad Rasoulof, Iranian filmmaker, with the screening of two of his works, A Man of Integrity and There Is No Evil, echoing the release of his latest film, The Seeds of Wild Fig, in competition at the last Cannes Festival.
Greta Gerwig will be honored with the screening of her hit Barbie. She will also present Frances Ha, a film she co-wrote and starred in. This selection is related to the tribute to David Bowie at the last Cannes Festival.
