Courts dans l'Herbe Festival

Short films go green in Évreux

The Courts dans l'Herbe Festival is a unique film event in the Eure department. Every summer, the parks and gardens of Évreux are transformed into ephemeral screening venues to host a carefully selected program of short films. The idea is simple and appealing: to offer the public an outdoor cinema experience, with your feet in the grass, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

A rich and eclectic program

The festival's selection covers all short film genres: fiction, animation, documentary, experimental film, and comedy. The organizers focus on discovering young directors and diverse perspectives, mixing French and international productions. Each screening is an opportunity for a condensed cinematic journey, featuring films from a few minutes to thirty minutes long, offering many windows onto the world.

A participatory and accessible format

One of the festival's strengths is its free and open-to-all nature. Spectators are invited to settle freely on the grass, bringing blankets and cushions, to enjoy the screenings at dusk. Discussions with directors are organized after some screenings, creating a direct link between creators and their audience. Introduction to filmmaking workshops are offered to younger audiences, allowing them to discover the behind-the-scenes of filmmaking.

A festive and gourmet atmosphere

Around the screenings, the festival offers a summer guinguette atmosphere with a bar, light catering, and musical entertainment. The evenings continue in a warm atmosphere, conducive to discussion and discovery. It's an event that combines culture, relaxation, and conviviality, in the spirit of open-air festivals that make the summer season charming in Normandy.

Évreux, land of cinema

The festival is part of a dynamic film tradition in Évreux, a city that also hosts the International Festival of Education Film. Courts dans l'Herbe complements this offering by providing a relaxed and summery approach to the seventh art, helping to make the prefecture of Eure an attractive cultural hub for film lovers.