One weekend per month, from October to April, LUMA Arles offers a series of screenings followed by discussions at the Parc des Ateliers, with free admission upon reservation.
These films will explore the relationships between humans and non-humans, interspecies relations, mythologies, and the natural world. Focusing on a different theme each month, these sessions are part of a proposal that also includes exchanges with speakers, researchers, filmmakers, and the audience, on how these films contribute to changing our perceptions.
From the struggle of a gifted young rider in the unforgiving world of competitive equestrian sport (Sport de filles), to the wide-open freedom of horsemen roaming the wild landscapes of South America (Les cavaliers des terres sauvages), and through a revisit of a Camargue-shot classic (Crin Blanc), this screening explores the many ways humans relate to the horse — a true companion along the way.
Friday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Sport de filles by Patricia Mazuy
Drama | France | 2012 | 1h43 min
In French
Gracieuse, a gifted rider, storms out of her stable after the horse she was promised is sold. She starts over as a groom in a dressage stud run by Joséphine de Silène and the cynical German trainer Franz Mann, an international star. In this world of power and money, Gracieuse has only her talent and determination. Her obsession: to get her own horse and take it to the top, no matter the cost.
Awards:
Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 p.m.
Young Audience Screening — Ages 7 and up
Crin blanc: Le cheval sauvage by Albert Lamorisse
Adventure | France | 1953 | 47 min
In French
In Camargue, in the South of France. Crin Blanc is a magnificent head stallion of a free herd of horses, to proud to allow people tame him. Keeping his wild character, he was able to be tamed only by Folco, a young fisherman. A surprising friendship is going to bind the little boy to the beautiful wild horse. Together they will set out to conquer freedom which the people refuse them.
Friday, March 7 at 4:00 p.m.
Les Cavaliers des terres sauvages (Gaucho Gaucho) by Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw
Documentary | United States, Argentina | 2024 | 1h24 min
In Spanish, with French subtitles
A celebration of a community of Argentine cowboys and cowgirls, known as Gauchos, living beyond the boundaries of the modern world.
After the screening, a discussion will take place.
After the screening and discussion: Lucid Afters
The Lucid Afters are the perfect opportunity to continue the conversation with the speakers following the screenings and discussions of Lucid Intervals.
The Drum Café team welcomes you in a warm and friendly atmosphere to discover original creations specially crafted for the event by head bartender Arnaud. A variety of preparations, some inspired by the evening’s theme, will be served.
UPCOMING
APRIL: The Flood
