What if the Brazil-France 2025 Season also involved the emotion of short films? With this in mind, the Silhouette Festival invites you to a day of screenings of inventive, committed and inclusive cinema, accessible to all, especially the deaf, at the James Baldwin media library on May 17, 2025. Spearheaded by theSilhouette association, which has been active since 2002, this initiative brings together enthusiasts and professionals of the 7th art who are convinced that short films are an art form in their own right, to be shared with the widest possible audience.
These Silhouette Festival ciné-club sessions are entirely free of charge. Whether you come with family, friends or on your own, you're free to attend, driven by the curiosity of discovering films without dialogue or translated by subtitling, for a cinematic experience open to all sensibilities.
The James Baldwin multimedia library is transformed into a cinematic cocoon for the very young. From 4pm, children aged 3 and up are invited to a children's screening of poetic, tender and sometimes funny short films, carefully chosen to appeal to their curious and sensitive eyes. The gentle atmosphere is perfect for a moment of family sharing, combining visual discovery and awakening to the magic of short films. A real cultural treat, to be enjoyed together, eyes wide open.
And if you're more the type of person who enjoys sensory journeys and novel cinematic experiences, then let yourself be tempted by the 7pm screening organized at the Maison des réfugiés, as part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season. This evening features a screening of Brazilian short films, in their original version with subtitles, offering a rich panorama of contemporary Brazilian creation. A plunge into the social issues, emotions, music and atmosphere of this fascinating country, through the eyes of its emerging filmmakers. Are you a fan of committed cinema, cultural diversity or sensitive storytelling? This is the evening for you.
These two free screenings are also accessible to deaf audiences, reinforcing the Silhouette Festival's ambition to make film culture truly inclusive. They are part of a dynamic of openness supported both by the James Baldwin media library - a place for encounters and transmission - and by the Maison des réfugiés, a space dedicated to solidarity and cultural diversity.
So, whether you're a parent looking for something to do with your kids, a cinema-goer curious about Brazilian filmmaking, or simply looking for an accessible cultural experience, make a note of May 7 in your diary. On that day, an entire neighborhood in northeastern Paris will vibrate to the rhythm of short films and sharing. An event not to be missed if you love short films, cultural encounters and inclusive experiences.
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Dates and Opening Time
On April 17, 2025
Location
James Baldwin media library
10 bis Rue Henri Ribière
75019 Paris 19
Access
Metro line 7bis "Place des fêtes" station
Prices
Free
