Regards d'Ailleurs

22nd Edition - Destination Brazil

The 22nd edition of Regards d'Ailleurs took audiences on a journey to Brazil from March 5th to April 2nd, 2025. Sunny colors, samba rhythms, and joie de vivre filled the festival for a month.

Nearly 50 different films were screened at CinéCentre, Auditorium Rotrou, and Théâtre de Dreux. Director Walter Salles, winner of the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film for "Central Station", gave a masterclass on March 29th at the Théâtre. Brazilian actress Camila Pitanga, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, led a masterclass on March 8th for International Women's Rights Day.

The inaugural exhibition "The Fabulous Rio Carnival", featuring 14 traditional costumes from the samba schools, was displayed at the Chapelle de l'Hôtel-Dieu until April 2nd. The opening night at CinéCentre featured a screening of Marcel Camus's Black Orpheus at 8 PM.

2025 Highlights

• March 5: Opening night - screening of Black Orpheus at CinéCentre
• March 5 - April 2: "The Fabulous Rio Carnival" exhibition at the Chapelle de l'Hôtel-Dieu
• March 8: Camila Pitanga masterclass at the Théâtre (International Women's Rights Day)
• March 27: Visit of Walter Salles - presentation of "Central Station"
• March 29: Walter Salles masterclass at the Théâtre de Dreux
• April 2: Festival closing

• 22nd edition dedicated to Brazil
• Walter Salles masterclass, Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film
• Camila Pitanga masterclass, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador
• Exhibition of 14 Rio Carnival costumes
• Nearly 50 films screened in one month
• Over 100 screenings in total
• Opening night with Black Orpheus