Charlie Chaplin’s The Circus follows his iconic Tramp as he is chased into a travelling fair and unexpectedly becomes part of a circus troupe. Chaplin directs with a blend of delicate melodrama and kinetic slapstick, balancing tenderness and physical comedy as the Tramp falls for the circus’ equestrienne. Shot in the late silent era, the film pairs precise visual choreography with social observation, culminating in lyrical set pieces that reveal Chaplin’s mastery of pathos and comic timing.
Presented by Allianz Cinéma, this summer’s open-air program stages cinematic evenings along the water. The selection favors intimate, atmospheric films—framed in long takes and textured nightlight—that unfold against the hush of waves and skyline. A gentle curation blends contemporary and classic titles, where communal viewing meets suspended terraces, a pop-up restaurant and relaxed lounges. The emphasis is on mood: tactile frames, warm night palettes and the social rhythms of shared attention, inviting contemplative and convivial cinema.
Join us this summer in the Catalpa courtyard for seven cult classics under the stars. Enjoy unforgettable soundtracks, iconic stories, and the unique atmosphere of outdoor movie nights in Carouge. Original version with subtitles.
The screenings start at dusk, but come around 21:00 to enjoy a drink beforehand!
Screening Schedule:
July 2 — Persepolis
July 8 — Trainspotting
July 16 — The Rocky Horror Picture Show
July 30 — Moulin Rouge!
August 6 — The Royal Tenenbaums
August 13 — The Blues Brothers
August 20 — Arizona Dream
An evocative season of art films celebrating painters and visual storytelling. Each screening explores an artist’s life and practice through richly textured documentary and archival cinema, from intimate portraits of Cézanne and Van Gogh to sweeping surveys of Matisse, Monet and Klimt. Expect contemplative pacing, luminous cinematography and close study of process and perception. The programme gathers landmark art documentaries that probe creativity, representation and the emotional power of painting.
Three open-air cinema evenings featuring films filled with emotion, humanity, and courage.
Program:
Friday 3 July, 20:00 – À Bicyclette !, Mathias Mlekuz, 2024.
Saturday 4 July, 20:00 – Hola Frida, Karine Vézina and André Kadi, 2025.
Sunday 5 July, 20:00 – À bras le corps, Marie-Elsa Sgualdo, 2025.
In French.
Ernesto Daranas’ intimate social drama centers on Carmela, a devoted schoolteacher in Havana who fights for her pupils, including Chala, an eleven-year-old street-smart boy. With a blend of sharp humour and raw emotion, the film paints a vivid portrait of childhood, education and resilience amid Cuba’s urban realities. Shot with a naturalistic eye, the narrative balances tenderness and social critique. Awarded Best Film at Havana and New York festivals in 2014, it confirms Daranas’ humane, observational approach to storytelling.
Mike Nichols’ The Graduate is a sharp, satirical drama that captured the unease of 1960s America. Combining ironic wit, precise editing and an evocative Simon & Garfunkel-infused score, the film follows a young man’s disillusionment after college as he navigates desire, moral ambiguity and generational conflict. Subtle performances and Nichols’ crisp direction create a melancholic, comic tone that explores alienation, identity and the complicated rites of adulthood without revealing its twists.
In French.
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