Summer is approaching and with it comes the long-awaited event in Toulouse: the open-air cinema. From July 5 to August 24, 2024, the Pink City is celebrating the 20th edition of this unmissable event, offering movie buffs the opportunity to enjoy cult films under the stars. A rich and varied program promises magical and friendly evenings for young and old.
Hello everyone! I’m Magalie, web developer by day, world explorer by night, passionate about tech and manga. I’m here to share some news that will brighten up your summer! Toulouse pays homage to the seventh art with the 20th edition of the Open Air Cinema Festival. Get ready, because great moments await you from July 5 to August 24, 2024.
An emblematic place: the Toulouse Cinematheque
Organized by the Toulouse Cinematheque, this edition promises to be special. Located in the heart of the pink city, the courtyard at 69 rue du Taur will welcome moviegoers eager to discover or rediscover classics under the starry sky.
Exceptional programming
This year, a veritable shower of cinematic stars is falling on Toulouse. More than forty films will be screened, with a selection that will delight all tastes. From the western atmosphere of For a handful of dollars to the summer romance of Call Me by Your Name, passing through the thrills of Jaws and the touching fantasy of My Neighbor Totoro.
The essentials of the selection
- Top Gun (Tony Scott)
- Cleopatra Mission (Alain Chabat)
- Drive (Nicolas Winding Refn)
- Bonnie and Clyde (Arthur Penn)
- Mary at all costs (Peter and Bobby Farrelly)
- The Big Lebowski (Joel and Ethan Coen)
- The Samurai (Jean-Pierre Melville)
- The Name of the Rose (Jean-Jacques Annaud)
- Volver (Pedro Almodovar)
- The Young Ladies of Rochefort (Jacques Demy)
Evenings punctuated by music
The outdoor cinema festival doesn’t just stop at the films! In collaboration with the Cellar Poetry, the festival also offers musical events before each screening. Enough to awaken all your senses and offer you an unforgettable experience.
A tribute to Renato Casaro
This edition will also pay tribute to the poster artist Renato Casaro, famous for its iconic movie posters like Rambo And The Marginal. An exhibition of his emblematic works will be accessible in the hall of the Cinémathèque until the end of the summer.
Practical information and reservations
To avoid missing this major event of the Toulouse summer, all the information and reservations are available on the Cinémathèque de Toulouse website:
Check out the program and book now
So, are you ready to live this summer to the rhythm of cinema masterpieces in a unique atmosphere? You know where to find me, it’s going to be amazing!
