Children's film festivals, cinema concerts, and film clubs are in full swing from October 19 to 25, offering diverse programming for young audiences and cinephiles alike.
Children's film festival starts
A children's film festival called "Mon premier festival" is happening from October 19 to 25. It is designed for children between 18 months and 13 years old and is supported by actress Barbara Schulz.Diverse film events
The festival includes cinema concerts, special film screenings, classic films, and interactive workshops. One of the themes is metamorphosis, with films like Louise and the Legend of the Feathered Serpent and Ponyo on the Cliff featured in the lineup.Expert discussions on films
Julien Lagarde, a researcher and neurologist, will speak about the animated film Meli-Melo at the Epsiloon film club. The event is hosted by journalist Perrine Quennesson.Mental health and film
The Pop & Psy film club, hosted by psychiatrist Jean-Victor Blanc, will screen The Virgin Suicides by Sofia Coppola. After the screening, Blanc will offer a consultation on the film's themes.Film education opportunities
The French Cinematheque is offering three film classes. These include a session on the methods of David O. Selznick and a discussion on the history of cinemas in the Champs-Élysées area.Cultural film discussions
At the Forum des images, a Friday class will explore the topic "Why Men Fear Women - The Cultural Factory of Misogyny" as part of the "Be Beautiful and Keep Quiet!" film cycle.Chinese cinema retrospective
The Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation is hosting a film retrospective titled "Return to the Golden Age." It features fifteen classic Chinese films made between 1922 and 1936.Silent films with live music
The sessions at the foundation will include live piano performances by students from Jean-François Zygel's improvisation class, as the films being shown are silent.
