Paris on Screen: Creative Visions Unveiled

Creative individuals reveal the Paris-set films that have left a profound impression on their lives and work. These selections offer intimate perspectives on the city, moving beyond well-known monuments to explore its varied character.

Comedian Panayotis Pascot was inspired by the whimsical and resourceful underground Paris depicted in "Micmacs" (2009). Photographer Camille Vivier finds poetic resonance in the queer counterculture and visual richness of "Simone Barbès or Virtue" (1980).

Chef Erica Paredes highlights how "Before Sunset" (2004) portrays everyday Paris as a main character, influencing her own restaurant's location. Producer Rosalie Varda reflects on her mother Agnès Varda's "Cléo from 5 to 7" (1962), noting its exploration of female vulnerability and a lost Parisian intellectual scene.

Chef Pierre Toitou finds emotional connection in the swift, empty-city drive of "C'était un rendez-vous" (1976), recognizing its iconic route. Musicians Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Diaz connect "Breathless" (1960) to their South Paris upbringing, appreciating its jazz soundtrack and free-spirited atmosphere.

Artist Julien Creuzet values "La Commune (Paris, 1871)" (2000) for its critical reconstruction of history and its assertion of artistic responsibility. Bookseller Alexandre Thumerelle cherishes "Bad Blood" (1986) for its audacious style, finding inspiration in its unique character performances.