In partnership with the Festival cinémas d’Afrique Lausanne, the MEG is hosting a film series for all ages as part of the temporary exhibition “Afrosonica – Soundscapes.” Some of these films, co-developed with FCAL, delve into the exhibition’s themes. Among them, Hind Meddeb’s “Sudan Remember Us” captures a pivotal moment in the fight for freedom during the 2019 coup in Sudan, highlighting the determination of young Sudanese activists to overthrow the dictatorship.
The LGBTIQ+ film festival Everybody’s Perfect returns for its 12th edition at the Maison des Arts du Grütli in Geneva. Since its inception in 2010, it has celebrated LGBTIQ+ expressions from around the globe. In October, the festival offers ten days filled with film screenings, discussions, and meetings with local and international experts and partners. Beyond films, it features performances, exhibitions, workshops, music, and festive gatherings. Notable highlights include the appearance of Dag Johan Haugerud and the screening of “LLUEVE SOBRE BABEL.”
The Ciné-Club Universitaire, a long-standing institution at UNIGE founded in 1951, launches its Autumn 2025 cycle dedicated to Dance in Cinema. This eclectic program moves beyond musicals to include drama, psychological thrillers, and documentaries, offering reflections on the body, identity, and artistic expression on screen. Open to all, each session invites viewers to experience dance as both a transformative force and a narrative tool.
Program :
Monday 29 September, 20:00 – Black Swan (Darren Aronofsky, 2010) + inauguration apéro (Café du Grütli)
Monday 6 October, 20:30 – And Then We Danced (Et puis nous danserons, Levan Akin, 2019)
Wednesday 22 October, 20:30 – Girl (Lukas Dhont, 2018)
Monday 27 October, 20:30 – Summer Interlude (Jeux d’été, Ingmar Bergman, 1951)
Monday 10 November, 20:30 – West Side Story (Robert Wise, 1961)
Monday 24 November, 20:30 – Frances Ha (Noah Baumbach, 2012)
Monday 1 December, 20:30 – Pina (Wim Wenders, 2011)
Monday 8 December, 20:30 – Horizontes (Eileen Hofer, 2015) + short Nuestro Mar + discussion with the director
Monday 15 December, 20:00 – Billy Elliot (Stephen Daldry, 1999) + closing apéro (Café du Grütli)
Marie Losier is showcasing two unique films, “Felix in Wonderland” and “Barking in the Dark,” at the Cinémas du Grütli. These works blend portrait, experimental music, and visual poetry. As a filmmaker and visual artist, Losier captures these pieces on 16 mm film and crafts her own soundtracks, bringing the enchantment of music to the big screen. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the filmmaker and her producer, Mathilde Delaunay.
The 31st edition of the Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) showcases films, series, and immersive experiences, emphasizing audiovisual innovation. Highlights include a special session with Swiss producer Nathalie Nath, a tribute to Quebec filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée, and two major interactive experiences. Attracting 35,000 attendees each year across ten days, the event is renowned for its pioneering and inventive approach. Nathalie Nath, a visionary television figure, will be the guest of honor for the “Tales of Swiss Innovation.”
GIFF opens with Stéphane Demoustier’s L’Inconnu de la Grande Arche (The Great Arch), a Franco-Danish drama retracing the unlikely story of Danish architect Johan Otto von Spreckelsen, chosen by President Mitterrand in 1983 to design Paris’s Grande Arche. A tale of vision, ambition, and the human side of monumental history. Screening in the presence of Claes Bang.
Experience the haunting masterpiece Nosferatu with a live piano accompaniment by Thomas Delclaud from the Conservatoire de Musique de Genève. This silent German classic (1922) comes alive as Delclaud’s evocative music brings the eerie tale of Thomas Hutter and the sinister Count Orlok to life at Cinéma BIO, Carouge. A unique cinematic and musical journey not to be missed.
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