Rainbowrama

The first LGBTQIA+ festival in the Allier region

In 2023, the association Aux Mille Couleurs, committed to LGBT diversity and inclusion in the Allier region, and the Grand Écran cinema in Vichy took on a bold challenge: to create an LGBTQIA+ film festival in a spa town in central France. The gamble paid off. From its very first edition, from May 29 to June 4, 2023, Rainbowrama successfully brought together a curious and enthusiastic audience around 9 films dealing with themes related to LGBTQIA+ identities and journeys.

Committed and participatory cinema

Rainbowrama's uniqueness lies in its participatory approach. Each screening is followed or preceded by an activity with the audience: round tables on same-sex parenting, thematic quizzes combining LGBTQIA+ culture and sport, friendly aperitifs, and festive opening nights. The festival doesn't just show films; it creates a space for exchange, dialogue, and meeting in a region where such opportunities remain rare.

The association Aux Mille Couleurs, which works year-round for the visibility and rights of LGBTQIA+ people in the Allier region, finds in Rainbowrama a powerful cultural vehicle to raise public awareness and fight against discrimination.

A demanding program

Over the years, the festival has prioritized quality over quantity. After 9 films in its first edition, the program has been tightened to offer a more targeted selection of feature films, each chosen for its narrative strength and commitment. The 2026 edition, the 4th of its kind, offers 5 carefully selected films: Egoist, La petite dernière, Pédale rurale, Queer, and Transmemoria, accompanied by a thematic round table.

Strong local roots

By setting up at the Grand Écran cinema in Vichy, Rainbowrama benefits from a quality venue in the heart of the spa town. The partnership between the association and the cinema guarantees professional screening conditions and a warm welcome. The festival is part of Vichy's cultural landscape alongside other film events, bringing a new and necessary voice to the Allier department.