In the age of social distancing, outdoor theaters are a fun way to catch hit movies (and concerts!) on the big screen. If you think drive-ins are exciting, this floating movie theater in Paris takes outdoor movie-going to the next level, swapping out cars with boats. Paris Plages, an annual event that creates temporary beaches on the Seine, … [Read more...]
Anna Karina: icon of 1960s French new wave cinema dies aged 79
Anna Karina found success as a model as teenager, after running away from home in Denmark and hitchhiking to Paris. Actress Anna Karina, once the muse of new wave director Jean-Luc Godard, has died aged 79. The Danish-French star, who had been battling cancer, died in hospital in Paris, according to her agent. French culture minister … [Read more...]
Distributors stand by Roman Polanski’s ‘An Officer And A Spy’ release
European distributors of Roman Polanski’s An Officer And A Spy are standing by their release plans despite protests in Paris and a fresh rape allegation against the director. As previously reported, Gaumont is pushing ahead with a 550-screen release in France from today despite an accusation by photographer Valentine Monnier that Polanski raped … [Read more...]
K-Cinema comes to Paris at the annual Korean film festival
As Korea celebrates a century of cinematic production, the country’s films are more popular than ever outside of the peninsula. Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite" won the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival, and Korean cinema is celebrated annually in Paris with a festival on the Champs Élysées. Source: K-Cinema comes to Paris at the annual … [Read more...]
Classic Movie Theaters and Cinemas in Paris
From Amélie to Paris Je T’aime to Breathless to Ratatouille, countless films have taken advantage of Paris’ unique charm and used the city as a backdrop. But Paris isn’t just a great place for making movies—it’s also a wonderful place for watching them! From art-house cinemas specializing in films d’auteur and international film to historic … [Read more...]
Immersed in art at L’Atelier des Lumieres in Paris
The first digital art centre in Paris aims to completely immerse its visitors in sound and light, using projection mapping and the work of the world’s most famous painters. Paul Milligan explores the L’Atelier des Lumieres. Source: Immersed in art at L'Atelier des Lumieres in Paris … [Read more...]
