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Documentary Month in Paris City Libraries
Step inside your local library to catch a curated selection of hard-hitting documentaries that challenge the status quo. From powerful stories of community resistance to intimate dives into the city's hidden subcultures, these films offer a fresh and provocative way to look at the world around you.
About
Throughout November 2026, the libraries of the City of Paris host the Mois du doc, a month-long celebration of documentary cinema. The event features a curated selection of films centered on the theme of swimming against the current, encouraging viewers to challenge mainstream narratives and rethink their perspective on the world. From social struggles to intimate portraits of artistic communities, this series offers a deep dive into powerful real-life stories. All screenings are provided free of charge for attendees aged 18 and over. It is a unique opportunity to discover bold filmmaking within the city's diverse library network.
Questioning norms, dominant narratives, and ways of inhabiting the world is what the Documentary Month offers this year through films that are "against the tide". From the struggle of a Calabrian village to claim the reception of exiles (Un village en résistance by Shu Aiello and Catherine Catella) to the behind-the-scenes of a drag cabaret in the 20th arrondissement of Paris (Habibi, Chanson pour mes ami·e·s by Florent Gouëlou), and including the guerrilla cinema of Marielle Issartel on abortion, the Parisian library network offers you a plural exploration of this theme, to shift your perspective on the world.
Our take on this event
From November 1 to November 30, 2026, Parisian libraries invite audiences to explore the documentary genre through a program focused on subverting social norms and examining how we inhabit our world. The selected works provide diverse viewpoints that aim to shift perspectives on contemporary issues.
Highlights include the film Un village en résistance by Shu Aiello and Catherine Catella, documenting a Calabrian village's fight to welcome refugees, and Habibi, Chanson pour mes ami·e·s by Florent Gouëlou, which goes behind the scenes of a drag cabaret in Paris's 20th arrondissement. The program also features the guerrilla-style filmmaking of Marielle Issartel concerning abortion rights.
This event is entirely free and open to adults aged 18 and older. By showcasing these thought-provoking documentaries, the Paris library network fosters engagement with vital social topics in an accessible, community-oriented setting.
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