To mark World Food Day, the Cinema Bio in Carouge will screen the documentary “Le goût des choses” (“The Taste of Things”) by Alain Wirth, followed by a discussion. Participants include a farmer from Vevey, the Geneva-based cooperative Les Jardins de Cocagne, and the organization Action de Carême. They will share their experiences and projects in agroecology, examining how this practice can contribute to global nourishment.
In French.
The Festival de Cinéma des Cinq Continents (F5C) is a 10-day cross-border festival celebrating global cinema, bringing together 20 international guests across six cinemas in France and Switzerland. With 40 films in original versions with French subtitles, masterclasses, cine-conferences, and themed focuses like “Music in Cinema,” “At the Heart of Ukraine,” and Ibero-American screenings, the festival offers a rich cultural program.
At the heart of the event, the Village du Monde in Ferney-Voltaire hosts virtual reality experiences, photo exhibitions, and daily international dinners, fostering exchanges between audiences, filmmakers, and local associations, making the festival a unique hub for discovery, dialogue, and cinematic enjoyment.
The MEG and the Cinémas d’Afrique Lausanne Festival present a film series titled “Afrosonica – Soundscapes.” This program, designed for adults, children, and teenagers, features original and musical short films exploring themes like nature, pollution, and sustainability. The lineup includes “Kwetu Kwanza” by Noah Grothe and Devis Ahimbisibwe, “Libende Boyz” by Wendy Bashi, and “Les Divas du Taguerabt” by Karim Moussaoui. The screening is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
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)
As part of Geneva’s Mental Health Week, Meeting for Minds is offering a special screening of the film PIECES, directed by Martin Wilson, at Cinélux. This feature film, co-produced by an Australian NGO, sheds light on the experiences of neurodivergent individuals and their loved ones, tackling themes of isolation and discrimination. Following the screening, a discussion will be led by Dr. Eva Rüfenacht, a psychotherapist and psychiatrist at HUG.
In French.
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.”
Screening of Le Vivant Qui Se Défend, a film focused on nature preservation, followed by a discussion with filmmaker Vincent Verzat and local ecological associations. Vincent Verzat, known for his YouTube channel “Partager c’est Sympa,” showcases a decade of ecological activism in France, highlighting struggles to protect nature and habitats.
In French.
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