Claire Simon
Filmmaker
Fall 2021

Nicolas Guérin
In partnership with

Since its creation in 1979, Cinéma du réel has become the definitive documentary film festival in France. Cinéma du réel is a testament to the importance of creating a dialogue between contemporary documentary films and those of the past. In celebration of both diversity in writing and of ideas, the festival brings together a large and highly inquisitive audience.

Located in the Centre Pompidou, the Bibliothèque publique d'information has been open to all since 1977 -- six days a week and free of charge. Measuring at over 10,000 square meters in size, the library welcomes nearly 1.5 million visitors each year. It provides access to multidisciplinary collections, and holds many discussion panels and cultural events including in the field of documentary films.