Vision d'Histoire Film Festival
The historical cinema festival in Verdun
About Vision d'Histoire
The Vision d'Histoire Film Festival is a cinematic event organized every autumn in Verdun by the Department of Meuse in partnership with the Cinéma Caroussel. Since 2016, this festival has been showcasing historical films, documentaries, and fiction that explore the major events of the past century. Each edition is built around a unifying theme and hosts directors for previews, masterclasses, and public discussions.
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Cinema in the Service of History in Verdun
The Vision d'Histoire Film Festival was created in 2016 in the city of Verdun, a place of memory par excellence, to explore the link between cinema and history. Organized by the Department of Meuse in collaboration with the Cinéma Caroussel, this annual festival offers a demanding yet accessible program that examines major historical events through the seventh art.
An Ambitious Thematic Program
Each edition of the festival is built around a unifying theme that guides the film selection. For example, the 7th edition (2022) had the theme 'The Exercise of Power,' inviting viewers to reflect on the mechanisms of political power throughout cinema history.
Films in Competition
The festival presents a selection of about twenty films in competition, mixing historical fiction, documentaries, short films, and heritage works. The films are screened over five days at the Cinéma Caroussel, offering the public a complete immersion in historical cinema.
Distinguished Guests
Vision d'Histoire welcomes cinema personalities for previews, masterclasses, and public encounters. The 7th edition notably hosted director Costa-Gavras as guest of honor, demonstrating the festival's ambition and reach.
Young Audience Program
The festival also offers a program dedicated to young audiences, with school screenings and films adapted for younger viewers, contributing to visual and historical education through cinema.
The Cinéma Caroussel, the Festival's Venue
The Cinéma Caroussel, located at 4 rue du 61e Régiment d'Artillerie in Verdun, is the main venue for the festival. This cinema in Verdun, committed to art-house programming, offers optimal projection conditions for the selected works.
Verdun, a City of Memory and Cinema
The festival's anchoring in Verdun is not accidental. The city, marked by the battle of 1916, is a universal symbol of the memory of conflicts. By hosting a festival dedicated to historical cinema, Verdun extends its memorial mission while opening up to broader reflections on contemporary history.
Vision d'Histoire — edition 2026
New edition of the Vision d'Histoire Film Festival in Verdun. Historical cinema, documentaries, and encounters with directors at Cinéma Caroussel.
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Practical information — Vision d'Histoire
Access
Verdun is located in the north of the Meuse department, 1.5 hours from Metz and Nancy, 3 hours from Paris.
- By car: A4 motorway, Verdun exit.
- By train: Verdun station (TER Grand Est). The cinema is within walking distance of the station.
Venue
Cinéma Caroussel, 4 rue du 61e Régiment d'Artillerie, 55100 Verdun.
Ticketing
Price: 4 euros per screening. Reservations at 03 29 86 02 74.
Dates
The festival is generally held in October, over five days (Wednesday to Sunday).
Contact
Cinéma Caroussel: 03 29 86 02 74
Website: cinema-caroussel.fr
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Cinéma Caroussel
4 rue du 61e Régiment d'Artillerie, Verdun, 55100 Verdun