Through mystery, belief and wonder, magic has threaded through societies since ancient times. For its 11th edition, this festival explores shifting boundaries between science and the supernatural, reason and the marvelous. Lectures, screenings, guided visits and hands-on workshops invite everyone to discover the history of magical practices from past to present and to reflect on our ongoing fascination with the unknown and the afterlife.
Claire Rufenacht, dance therapist, is joined by dancer Pedro Ratto and cultural mediator Murielle Brunschwig, who offer complementary approaches to movement and cultural mediation.
These therapeutic workshops combine Argentine tango with adapted movement exercises for people with neurological conditions (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, post-stroke and other movement disorders) and their caregivers. The sessions explore balance, rhythm and social engagement, examining how dance can support mobility, communication and emotional well-being.
In French.
Too many interpretations of Trumpism have focused on Donald Trump or partisan maneuvers, overlooking the MAGA mass movement and its deep historical roots. This lecture proposes a new paradigm to better understand Trumpism, the history of the United States and the current era the country is traversing. It also offers concrete suggestions to counter the MAGA movement and discusses how Europeans can contribute to that struggle.
In French.
Author Christian Ciocca presents Mortelle audience, a rigorous investigation into the internal struggles of RTS Espace 2 since 2020. Ciocca examines how external pressures and mainstream trends challenge the cultural radio channel and interrogates the future of media diversity. The discussion explores institutional tensions, editorial choices and the broader implications for public-service broadcasting. Romaine Jean moderates the conversation and invites audience questions.
In French.
Explore a community circular-economy hub through a guided tour that examines reuse, sharing and repair practices. Participants discover the reuse shop, objects library, repair workshop and craft studio and learn how these services extend product lifecycles and reduce waste. The session examines practical methods for material reuse, collaborative borrowing systems and basic repair workflows, offering concrete insights into local circular initiatives and ways individuals and organisations can apply these strategies.
In French.
Ophélie Coelho is a researcher in digital geopolitics, affiliated with the Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques (IRIS) and a member of the Centre Internet et Société (CIS, CNRS). A developer, cartographer and practitioner with about fifteen years’ experience in the digital industry, she examines how Big Tech firms extend territorial influence through infrastructure, platforms and data control. This lecture investigates the geopolitical risks of technological imperialism and explores pathways to reduce dependency and reclaim digital sovereignty.
In French.
This workshop explores the traditional process of assembling a herbarium specimen, inspired by Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s collections. Participants learn scientific techniques for pressing and mounting dried plants on old paper, practice botanical labelling and nomenclature, and select specimens to create a personal herbarium sheet. The session examines preservation methods, identification principles and the historical context of Rousseau’s approach, combining practical skills with scientific insight to produce a lasting botanical object.
In French.
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