Film festival on sustainable development in Sées
Ciné-Environnement is a film festival dedicated to the environment and sustainable development, organized annually in March at the Le Rex cinema in Sées (Orne). Created over thirty years ago by students in BTS Nature Management and Protection at the Auguste Loutreuil agricultural high school, this festival offers three days of documentary and fiction film screenings, debates with specialists, and awareness-raising activities on environmental, social, and economic issues. Each edition explores a specific theme related to the environment.
For over thirty years, the Ciné-Environnement festival has established itself as an essential event for environmental awareness in the Orne region. Organized by students of the BTS Nature Management and Protection (Nature Animation option) from the Auguste Loutreuil agricultural high school in Sées, this film festival combines education, cinema, and environmental commitment.
The unique aspect of Ciné-Environnement lies in its organization by the students themselves as part of their training. These future environmental professionals design the program, contact speakers, and manage communication and logistics. This unique educational approach gives the festival an authenticity and sincere commitment that appeals to the public.
For three days, the Le Rex cinema in Sées hosts screenings of documentary films and fiction films related to the annual theme. Each film is followed by a debate with directors, scientists, associations, or environmental professionals. These discussions allow for a deeper exploration of the topics covered and raise public awareness of contemporary ecological issues.
Each edition explores a specific theme: forests, water, biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, climate change... This thematic approach allows for a coherent and in-depth program, offering the public a comprehensive view of the issues related to the year's subject.
The festival benefits from the support of media committed to environmental issues, such as the newspaper Politis, which regularly participates in debates and helps organize the festival. This partnership strengthens the event's civic dimension and contributes to its visibility beyond the department.
Open to the general public as well as schoolchildren, Ciné-Environnement offers screenings adapted to different audiences. The reduced prices at the Le Rex cinema and the warm welcome from the organizing students make it a friendly and accessible event in the heart of the small episcopal town of Sées.
32nd edition of Ciné-Environnement at the Le Rex cinema in Sées. Screenings of documentary and fiction films, debates, and meetings around a new environmental theme.
By car: Sées is located on the N158, 20 km north of Alençon and 35 km south of Argentan. From Alençon, follow the N138 then the N158 towards Argentan (approx. 25 minutes drive). From Caen, take the A88 then the N158 towards Alençon (approx. 1h30). Free parking is available in the town center, very close to the Le Rex cinema.
By train: Sées does not have a train station. The nearest station is Alençon (20 km), served by TER Normandie trains from Paris-Saint-Lazare (approx. 2h) and from Caen (approx. 1h30). From Alençon station, bus lines or private transport can take you to Sées.
All screenings and debates take place at the Cinéma Le Rex, rue du 11 Novembre, 61500 Sées. This non-profit cinema, located in the heart of the episcopal town of Sées, offers an intimate and warm setting for screenings and discussions with speakers. The cinema is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
The festival takes place over three days in March, usually from Wednesday to Friday. Screenings are held during the day for schoolchildren and in the evening for the general public. Each film is followed by a debate of about 30 to 45 minutes with directors, scientists, or representatives of environmental associations. The detailed program is available on the Le Rex cinema website and on the festival's social media a few weeks before the event.
Screenings are available at the usual prices of the Le Rex cinema, with reduced rates for schoolchildren and groups. Participation in the debates after the films is included in the ticket price.
Teachers wishing to register their classes for school screenings are invited to contact the festival by email or phone to book their slots. Educational materials are available to prepare students for the films being shown.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 02 33 81 74 00
Website: cinemalerex.fr
Facebook Page: Ciné-Environnement
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Rue du 11 Novembre, 61500 Sées