De la Plume à l'Écran
Festival dedicated to Indigenous cinemas, touring Laval
About De la Plume à l'Écran
De la Plume à l'Écran is an association that distributes and promotes Indigenous cinemas — films made or produced by Indigenous peoples — to combat stereotypes. It organizes the Ciné Alter'Natif Festival, unique in Europe, and regularly participates in events in Mayenne during the Reflets du cinéma festival, offering screenings, meetings with filmmakers, and debates on the cultural and narrative sovereignty of First Nations.
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De la Plume à l'Écran: Indigenous Cinemas in Mayenne
The association De la Plume à l'Écran has been working since 2009 to distribute and promote Indigenous cinemas throughout France. Its objective: to make the cinematographic and audiovisual creations of First Nations visible, while supporting their cultural and narrative sovereignty on the international stage.
The Ciné Alter'Natif Festival
The centerpiece of the association, the Ciné Alter'Natif Festival is the only French festival entirely dedicated to films made or produced by Indigenous artists. Created in 2009, it is held mainly in Nantes and Paris, but its reach extends far beyond through touring screenings organized across France.
- Screenings of documentary and fiction films from five continents.
- Meetings with Indigenous directors.
- Debates and round tables on the representation of First Nations in cinema.
- Thematic programming renewed each year (sports, environment, resistance, languages).
Presence in Mayenne
The association regularly intervenes in Mayenne, particularly within the framework of the Reflets du cinéma en Mayenne festival, organized by Atmosphères 53. During the 2024 edition, dedicated to Canadian cinema, De la Plume à l'Écran accompanied several screenings in Laval, Mayenne, Évron, Montsûrs, and Château-Gontier, highlighting Canadian Indigenous cinemas.
Among the films presented were major works such as "Je m'appelle humain" by Kim Obomsawin, a poignant documentary about the Innu poet Joséphine Bacon, and film adaptations by Indigenous authors like the Māori writer Witi Ihimaera.
Commitment to Cultural Diversity
Beyond screenings, De la Plume à l'Écran conducts cultural mediation work with school audiences, media libraries, and cultural institutions. The association has published several reference works on Indigenous cinemas and participates in numerous festivals and conferences worldwide. Its actions contribute to enriching the cultural landscape of Mayenne by opening windows onto cultures and stories that are too often unknown.
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Practical Information
Screening Locations in Mayenne
The screenings organized by De la Plume à l'Écran in Mayenne take place in partner cinemas in the department, including:
- Cinéville Laval, place de Hercé, 53000 Laval
- Le Vox, Mayenne
- Le Majestic, Évron
- Le Trianon, Le Bourgneuf-la-Forêt
Access
By car: The various cinemas are accessible from the town center of each municipality. Parking nearby.
By train: Laval SNCF station (TGV from Paris in 1h30). Cinemas in Laval are within walking distance of the station.
Prices
Screenings are offered at the usual prices of partner cinemas. Some screening-debates may be offered at a reduced price or free of charge.
Contact
Association De la Plume à l'Écran
Website: delaplumealecran.org
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Cinémas de Laval et de la Mayenne