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Documentary Month | Pride Festival: screening of the film "Habibi, Song for My Friends"
Every month, the artists of the Soirées Habibi perform for drag shows themed around cinema at the Flèche d'Or, a non-profit and activist performance venue. The artists' cabaret coexists with solidarity activities (pay-what-you-can canteen, outreach, legal clinic). From collective rehearsals to public performances, "Habibi, Song for My Friends" enters the intimacy of creating a show, and paints a portrait of five artists and a solidarity-based space. It is an opportunity to question how the social commitment of some fuels the stagecraft of others; leading up to the grand finale, an engaged, festive, and friendly drag show.
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville (Paris 13th)
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"A documentary overflowing with love for drag" (Abus de Ciné)
"The warm and generous portrait of a community" (Le Polyester)
Screening of Habibi, Song for My Friends, directed by Florent Gouëlou (80 min).
Session organized as part of the Pride Festival. The film will be followed by a discussion with director Florent Gouëlou.
FREE ADMISSION.
SCREENING ON THE SECOND FLOOR.
Good to know
If you are registered in one of the City of Paris libraries, your card gives you free access to Yeux doc, a video-on-demand documentary service, from the catalogue of the Public Information Library (BPI).
Our take on this event
Step into the vibrant and tender world of drag culture through a deeply intimate documentary screening. Stick around after the credits for a rare, insightful conversation with the director about this heartwarming community portrait.
On Saturday, November 14, 2026, the Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville hosts a special screening as part of the Festival des Fiertés. Attendees can watch Habibi, Chanson pour mes ami·e·s, an 80-minute documentary directed by Florent Gouëlou that explores the drag community with warmth and intimacy. The event runs from 15:00 to 17:00 and is completely free to attend with no booking required. Suitable for audiences aged 16 and over, the venue is fully wheelchair accessible. The screening will be followed by a live discussion with the director, providing an insightful opportunity to delve deeper into the themes of the film.
Located in Paris's 13th arrondissement, the Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville presents this film screening on its second floor. Habibi, Chanson pour mes ami·e·s captures the vibrant spirit of the drag community through a heartfelt lens. The event is strictly for those aged 16 and older.
The session takes place from 15:00 to 17:00. Following the 80-minute film, director Florent Gouëlou will join the audience for a conversation about the project. Entry is free and open to everyone, with full wheelchair accessibility provided throughout the facility.
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