Situated at the base of the Old Town, The Bibliothèque de la Cité is one of the city’s municipal libraries, featuring a substantial collection. Notably, it boasts a significant children’s section. The library is actively engaged in the community, regularly organizing a diverse range of events such as talks, exhibitions, performances, film screenings, and workshops.
A Conversation with Composer Céline Fankhauser
Discover the work of Céline Fankhauser, who has created original scores for the silent films of cinema pioneer Alice Guy. Through this exchange, explore how music shapes emotion, enriches storytelling, and brings new life to Guy’s groundbreaking imagery. Presented in collaboration with the festival Les Inoubliables.
In French.
Claude Barras, the director of “Ma vie de Courgette,” unveils his second feature film in stop-motion at the 20th ANIMATOU FESTIVAL. This film tells the story of Kéria, who takes in a baby orangutan in Borneo while her cousin Selaï seeks refuge with them to escape conflict. Together, they join forces to protect the endangered rainforest, fighting against its planned destruction.
In French.
Join Marcel Barelli, an illustrator and animation filmmaker focused on ecological issues and species extinction, for a thought-provoking discussion. In the context of the climate crisis, the event will explore whether animated films should carry an activist message or remain purely entertaining. Alongside journalist Laurence Difélix from RTS, Marcel Barelli will share his insights on the potential and limitations of animation as a medium. This event celebrates the 20th anniversary of the ANIMATOU festival and kicks off the 2025-2026 season’s series of discussions, in conjunction with the SAUVAGES exhibition.
In French.
The duo Circé, featuring vocals and piano, will perform pieces by the lesser-known African-American composer Florence Price, shedding light on her significance. They will also present an original work by Céline Fankhauser, born from a collaboration between the composer and the performers. This event is in partnership with the Les Inoubliables festival.
Explore, play, and envision a future where digital technology aligns with ecology at the City Library. Participate in an engaging and interactive workshop designed to explore better screen usage, understand the lifecycle of digital devices, and adopt simple practices to minimize their environmental impact. Join us in taking collective action for a more responsible digital world.
In French. Kids ages 10 and up.
The City Library is offering a workshop where participants can create a stop-motion animation film using pop-up book sets. Attendees will craft a short story, design paper-based sets and characters, and then bring their film to life using an app and numerous photos. This workshop is part of the exhibition “Sauvages: Behind the Scenes of Claude Barras’ Film.”
In French.
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