Festivals and Films

Renoir / Renoir

From 27 Sep 2005 to 08 Jan 2006

28 Sept 2005-9 Jan 2006.

Everyone knows the great French impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir. But outside the French-speaking world and cinema connoisseur circles, few know that his son was a great filmmaker. To mark Cinmathque Franaises move to a new home (the former American Centre), a special exhibition presents the story of this family of artistic genius, which also included Pierre, the actor, and Claude Junior, the cameraman. Painting, cinema, photography, ceramics, music all the arts are here, from the canvases by Pierre-Auguste Renoir to the films by his son Jean, all seen in a new light.

Admission: 9, 7 with concessions and or 3 for children under 12. Daily from 12.00 - 19.00, or from 12.00 - 22.00 on Thur and 10.00 to 20.00 on Sat and Sun.