Event

Construction Site / Le Chantier
Hosted By Julia Bregeron Institut français d'Écosse, W Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RN, Edinburgh
16/11/2026/18:00
Festival
In-person
from£5to£8
A fascinating documentary about the renovation A fascinating documentary about the renovation of a legendary cinema in Paris (Gaumont now Pathé Palace) led by architect Renzo Piano . Filmed over three years, it presents a microcosm of society, examining the realities of the work that goes into creating the magic of cinema, with all its roles and hierarchies. The project synthesises themes Swiss director Jean-Stéphane Bron has long explored, this time through the specific lens of a construction site. It follows the relationships among architects, owners, contractors, engineers, workers, and cleaning staff. Fascinated by the site, he sees it as a metaphor for a post Covid-19 society rebuilding itself.
https://www.ifecosse.org.uk/cinema/construction-site-le-chantier/#/