Photo : ©May Kassem
Documentary Month: Screening of the film "You Can't Hide the Sun with a Finger!"
Come and attend the screening of an unreleased documentary film in memory of the occupation of the Saint-Bernard church by undocumented immigrants in 1996
Bibliothèque Goutte d'Or (Paris 18th)
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As part of the Documentary Film Month festival, the Goutte d'Or library is planning a series of 4 screenings of May Kassem's unreleased film about the struggle of undocumented immigrants from 1996 to 2017. This 5-chapter film commemorates the struggle in an intimate tone. It is at once an ode to the freedom of movement and a love song to the 18th arrondissement, the people of Paris, and the peoples of the world. The series will begin on Saturday, November 7, and continue until November 28 in the presence of the director May Kassem, a screenwriter, teacher, and composer living in Beirut, with whom you will be able to discuss the film.
Our take on this event
Discover the hidden pulse of the 18th arrondissement through a documentary series that traces decades of grassroots activism with rare intimacy. This five-part project captures the spirit of resilience and belonging, weaving personal stories into a poetic tribute to international solidarity. It is a powerful invitation to experience the neighborhood not just as a location, but as a site of profound human connection.
The Mois du doc festival arrives at the Goutte d'Or library with the screening of May Kassem's documentary On ne cache pas le soleil avec un doigt !. Spanning the history of undocumented migrants' struggles from 1996 to 2017, this five-chapter film offers an intimate perspective on freedom of movement within the 18th arrondissement. This series is completely free and is fully accessible to wheelchair users, as well as being adapted for the deaf, hard of hearing, and those with cognitive disabilities.
The Goutte d'Or library hosts a series of four screenings as part of the Mois du doc festival. Every Saturday from November 7 to November 28, 2026, from 15:00 to 16:30, attendees can view the film On ne cache pas le soleil avec un doigt !. Director May Kassem documents the fight of undocumented people, weaving a narrative that covers the period from 1996 to 2017.
May Kassem, who is a writer, teacher, and composer based in Beirut, will attend each session. The documentary serves as both a tribute to the freedom to travel and a heartfelt message to the community of the 18th arrondissement and the people of Paris. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions with the filmmaker following the screenings.
Located in the 18th arrondissement, the library provides full accessibility for wheelchair users. The event is also specifically tailored to be inclusive for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and those with cognitive disabilities.
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