Photo : Matthieu Grassi - La Case
ALIMENTERRE Festival Launch Event in Ile-de-France
Discover the incredible resilience of women farmers across three continents through a powerful documentary that challenges how we look at agriculture today. Join us for a lively panel discussion and connect with those actively shaping a more sustainable food system for everyone.
Académie du climat (Paris 4th)
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On Friday, October 16, 2026, the Académie du Climat hosts the launch event for the 20th edition of the ALIMENTERRE Festival in Île-de-France. This free, wheelchair-accessible gathering invites the public to explore the role of women in modern agriculture. The evening features a screening of the documentary Femmes des Terres, followed by a panel discussion focused on transforming agricultural systems amidst social and climate crises. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with experts and field practitioners, providing a deeper understanding of how collective action and female empowerment can serve as catalysts for sustainable change.
Friday, October 16, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM at the Académie du Climat, 2 Place Baudoyer, Paris (4th arrondissement), public event.
The ALIMENTERRE International Documentary Film Festival celebrates its 20th edition! For this occasion, the French Committee for International Solidarity, the international coordinator of the Festival, and the association La Case, which coordinates the Festival in Ile-de-France, invite you to a launch event.
Program:
Screening of the film Femmes des Terres (Women of the Land), produced by Ingénieurs Sans Frontières.
Synopsis: Femmes des Terres is a documentary directed by six agronomy students who, during their gap year, share the life stories of peasant women, farmers, and their ancestral traditions, between France, Togo, and Bolivia.
Across the world, Femmes des Terres collects the experiences of women living in very different cultural and social contexts, who nevertheless share common commitments: thus, this documentary focuses on how collective organization among women amplifies the scope of their struggles, promotes their autonomy, and provides a space for support.
The screening will be followed by an interactive session and a round table on the theme “The role of women in agricultural systems: a key to transforming our models in the face of climate and social crises”.
Speakers:
- Mélanie Antin, Project Manager at the UNESCO Chair on World Food Systems and Doctoral student in socio-anthropology, LADYSS, Université Paris Cité
- Cécile Campano, Head of mobilization and partnerships at the sustainable food division of the City of Paris
- Christelle Garnier, Organic farmer, General Delegate at Biocoop Germinal
Our take on this event
The Académie du Climat (Paris 4th) invites you to join the launch of the 20th ALIMENTERRE Festival on October 16, 2026, from 17:30 to 20:30. Coordinated by the Comité Français pour la Solidarité Internationale and the association La Case, this event is open to everyone interested in food and climate issues.
The program begins with the screening of the documentary Femmes des Terres. Filmed by agronomy students during their gap year, the movie captures the lives and traditions of female farmers across France, Togo, and Bolivia, illustrating how collective organization fosters support and independence.
Following the film, a round-table discussion explores the topic: "The role of women in agricultural systems: a key to transforming our models in the face of climate and social crises." Guest speakers include researcher Mélanie Antin, City of Paris representative Cécile Campano, and organic farmer Christelle Garnier. Admission is free, but registration is required.
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