Un Écran des Étoiles - Cinema Festival of the Gorges de l'Allier

8th Edition - July 10 to August 4, 2026

The Un Écran des Étoiles festival returns for its 8th edition with five open-air screening evenings in the Gorges de l'Allier. The 2026 program offers a diverse selection of films for all audiences, projected in exceptional settings.

Screening Program

• Friday, July 10 - Brioude: En Fanfare - A French comedy celebrating music and brotherhood
• Friday, July 17 - Saint-Just-près-Brioude: La Venue de l'avenir
• Monday, July 20 - Chassagne: Bergers - An immersive documentary about pastoral life in the mountains
• Friday, July 24 - Siaugues-Sainte-Marie: Louise Violet - A historical film about a teacher in the Third Republic
• Tuesday, August 4 - Chavaniac-Lafayette: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - Sergio Leone's masterpiece, a mythical western with Clint Eastwood

Each evening will be preceded by activities starting at 1 PM: producer markets, workshops, heritage tours, and association events. In Chavaniac-Lafayette, the evening will include castle tours and country music. Screening on a 60 m² large screen starting at 9:30 PM.

Practical Info

All screenings are free with voluntary contributions. Remember to bring your chairs, loungers, or blankets. In case of bad weather, an indoor alternative is planned.

Program for the 8th Edition 2026

Friday, July 10 - Brioude

• 1 PM - 8 PM: Association activities and local market
• 9:30 PM: Screening of En Fanfare

Friday, July 17 - Saint-Just-près-Brioude

• 1 PM - 8 PM: Local activities
• 9:30 PM: Screening of La Venue de l'avenir

Monday, July 20 - Chassagne

• 1 PM - 8 PM: Activities and village discovery
• 9:45 PM: Screening of Bergers

Friday, July 24 - Siaugues-Sainte-Marie

• 1 PM - 8 PM: Local activities
• 9:30 PM: Screening of Louise Violet

Tuesday, August 4 - Chavaniac-Lafayette

• 1 PM - 8 PM: Castle tours, country music, and activities
• 9:30 PM: Screening of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

• 8th edition with five open-air screenings
• En Fanfare opening in Brioude on July 10
• Documentary Bergers screened in Chassagne
• Louise Violet, historical film in Siaugues-Sainte-Marie
• The Good, the Bad and the Ugly at the Château de Chavaniac-Lafayette for the closing
• Association and heritage activities starting at 1 PM before each screening
• Free screenings with voluntary contributions on a 60 m² screen

Practical Information

Dates and Times

The festival takes place every summer between late July and early August, with 4 to 5 screening evenings spread over approximately 12 days. Screenings are mainly scheduled on Mondays and Fridays. Activities begin at 1 PM and continue until 8 PM with stands from associations, local producer markets, and activities for all ages. Screenings start at dusk, generally around 9:30 PM - 9:45 PM. In case of bad weather, an indoor alternative is systematically planned in each host town.

Prices

Screenings are completely free. A voluntary contribution collection is offered at the end of each screening to support the association and fund future editions. This solidarity-based economic model allows everyone to access cinema, even in rural areas far from movie theaters.

Access to Various Screening Sites

By car: Brioude, the main town of the festival, is accessible via the A75 motorway (exit 20 from Clermont-Ferrand, about 1h15) or the RN102 from Le Puy-en-Velay (about 45 minutes). Other host towns (Chassagne, Siaugues-Sainte-Marie, Chavaniac-Lafayette, Saint-Just-près-Brioude) are accessible via the departmental network. Each screening site has free parking nearby.

By train: Brioude SNCF station is served by TER trains from Clermont-Ferrand (about 1h15) and Le Puy-en-Velay (about 30 minutes). For sites far from the station, personal transport is recommended.

Equipment and Setup

The festival uses professional projection equipment with 60 m² or 24 m² screens depending on the site configuration. Sound and visual quality are comparable to that of a cinema. Spectators are invited to bring their own seating: folding chairs, loungers, blankets, or cushions to settle comfortably in village squares or castle courtyards.

Practical Tips

• Bring warm clothing for the evening: summer nights in Haute-Loire can be cool, especially after 10 PM
• Food available on-site thanks to food trucks and local producers present during the activities
• Screenings are suitable for all audiences, including families with children
• Remember mosquito repellent for riverside locations
• Arrive early to enjoy the afternoon activities and choose the best spot

Contact

• Co-presidents: Michel d'Haussy (06 82 01 30 18) and Éliane Sauvan (06 88 90 27 43)
• Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
• Website: uede.fr
• Facebook: Un Ecran Des Etoiles, Festival Des Gorges De l'Allier
• Instagram: @unecrandesetoiles43
• Headquarters: 17 allée du Parc, 43380 Saint-Privat-du-Dragon