Photo : Bobines de Belleville x Minutars
Living Screen: Heritage films, concerts, and dance
Forget everything you know about quiet screenings and prepare for a night where classic film jumps off the screen. By blending historic cinematic treasures with live musical sets and spontaneous dance performances, this event transforms the screen into a pulsating stage. Perfect for those who crave an unpredictable night out in the city's coolest neighborhood.
Jardin du Carré de Baudouin (Paris 20th)
About
The Jardin du Carré de Baudouin hosts the opening night of the CinéBelleville Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026. From 19:00 to 23:00, this free event brings together heritage short films, live music, and dance performances. Organized by the Les Bobines de Belleville film club and the Minutars collective, the evening aims to make cinema a vibrant experience where visuals, sound, and movement collide. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users and provides support for deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind, and partially sighted individuals. Since there is no booking system and capacity is limited, arriving early is highly recommended to secure your spot.
The film club "Les Bobines de Belleville" invites you to a screening of early cinema short films. The collective "Minutars" presents a program of concerts and dance performances by artists designed in resonance, to embrace the image and make it overflow its frame.
A collaboration between two entities with a single intention: to make cinema a living ground.
Opening night of the CinéBelleville Festival (from October 3rd to 17th).
Our take on this event
The CinéBelleville Festival kicks off on October 3, 2026, at the Jardin du Carré de Baudouin. From 19:45 until 23:00, attendees can enjoy a unique fusion of early cinema history and contemporary performance art. The Les Bobines de Belleville film club presents a selection of silent-era short films, while the Minutars collective adds a layer of depth through synchronized live music and dance performances designed to complement and expand upon the projected imagery.
Attendance is free of charge, with no tickets or reservations required. Please note that the venue has a limited capacity, so early arrival is advised to ensure you can attend the performance. The event is designed to be inclusive: the site is wheelchair accessible and offers dedicated support for individuals with cognitive disabilities, as well as features for the deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind, and visually impaired, including sign language integration. This opening event marks the start of the broader festival, which continues through October 17.
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