52nd Marcigny Film Meeting, Marcynéma
October 27 to 31, 2023

Report on the 52nd meeting

With over 1,700 cinema-goers attending 19 screenings, the Marcynéma team is delighted with the success of this year's event. Despite the change in habits towards streaming, the loyalty of the public, 50% from Saône-et-Loire and 25% from neighbouring departments, remains strong. Many thanks to our supporters, in particular the town council. Marcynéma remains the only regional festival on this scale. The programme was a big hit, with a surprise showing of Mexican cinema. The exhibitions, including Ukraine, a childhood in ruins by Christian Verdet, conveyed powerful messages. We're already working on the 2024 festival and the provisional budget. Thank you to our 1700 spectators for this success!

Presentation 

Marcynéma Association

The Marcynéma association runs viewing sessions reserved for members and has organized for over 50 years an annual film event, the "Rencontre cinéma de Marcigny" (Marcigny Film Meeting).

Marcynéma meetings 

Founded in 1971, the Rencontre successfully brings together enthusiasts and moviegoers, high school students and students, the general public and professionals of the 7th art the on chosen themes and the discovery of world classics and rare films from a large heritage of restored film copies.

Marcigny film Meeting is the oldest of its type situated in a  rural setting, it was directed by Paul Jeunet until 2018: Paul was an initiator and artistic director in audiovisual art for our annual meetings but was also the cousin of Jean-Pierre Jeunet who also was one of the directors of the association from the outset.

Since the begining of the Meetings journalists, critics, film distributors, directors, film heritage curators... have all contributed to the success of the event.

The films are presented in the Vox Cinema in Marcigny, which was originally an Ursuline convent Chapel of the Charolais-Brionnais region. In parallel to the film meeting the Marcynéma exhibit bills/posters in various historic monuments around town, in shops and museums. An exhibition of contemporary photographs, film archives, a theatrical show, a concert or a cinema concert, debates... can accompany the event.

We can dream about the future of heritage, because it already has a present (1).

Marcynéma invites you to experience this present during a Rencontre. A journey through French and foreign filmographies: Belgium, United Kingdom, Iran, Mexico, United States...
A foray into different genres: drama, comedy, thriller, detective, romance, fantasy, western...
A journey through four decades: the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Revisit films that have left their mark on the history of cinema, in original versions and restored prints.
Rediscover old 35mm trailers and advertisements. All this while enjoying big screen projection conditions.
For us, it's a pleasure to help you experience or relive some great cinema moments.

(1) Alexis Hyaumet, founder of the quarterly heritage film news magazine.

Program of the 52nd Meeting 

Line-up

• SYLVAIN DAMY Ciné-passeur for nearly 30 years, first in Beaune, then in Saint Étienne and Roanne. President of Ciné-Aura. Programmer of Ciné-Tchatche for the town of La Ricamarie.

• ERIC LEROY Currently head of the Access, Promotion and Enrichment of Collections Department at the CNC's Cinematographic Heritage Directorate, he was Jean-Pierre Mocky's assistant, to whom he has dedicated a book, designed retrospectives and conducted master classes in his presence.

• ALEXANDRE MOUSSA Author of a thesis on Delphine Seyrig in 2021, director of short films and film club programmer, he is currently a post-doctoral fellow in the European AGE-C project. He teaches at the University of Poitiers and contributes to the journal Critikat.

• MARC OLRY: Marc has a degree in Cinema from the Sorbonne Nouvelle, assistant director then prop- maker. Since 2009, he has been the director of Lost Films, which distributes classics films and documentaries.

• CHRISTIAN VERDET Journalist by reason, photojournalist by passion, he has travelled the planet to denounce the misery and brutality of the world. He has exhibited at a number of festivals, including Boutographies in Montpellier, Festival Off in Perpignan and Transphotographiques in Lille.

Programming

The films are projected in DCP or 35mm original version with French subtitles.

We suggest you take your time. Five days and five film themes that you can choose from, according to your inclinations and curiosity. A quiet stay in Marcigny during which you can suspend the mad rush of everyday life to devote yourself fully to the cinema. At a time when films have become a consumer product so easily forgotten, we believe it is essential to preserve the recollection of the 7th art, in one way by questioning what makes certain works beautiful and rare. This year, we have gone beyond the mere screening of films by accompanying each film with a perspective by a specialist in the theme and by providing time for discussion and debate, which makes our event so convivial.

Program

How to come ? To join us

Geographic location

Marcigny (71110) is located on the D482 north of Roanne (Loire), 30 km away, and south of Paray-le-Monial (Saône-et-Loire), 25 km away.

Coming at the Vox cinema Hall

12 rue des écoles, 71110 Marcigny 

Burgundy, Saône-et-Loire, France

Access by train : 

• • • SNCF, Roanne station or Paray-le-Monial station, then connection by TER bus (journey time 40 min).

    • TGV, Le Creusot TGV station then connection by coach in the station yard (duration 1h15).

By road : N482 at 30km north of Roanne and D982 at 25km south of Paray-le-Monial.

By the green way : cycling between Roanne and Paray-le-Monial.

Think of carpooling.

Disabled access or people with reduced mobility

Parking spaces are reserved for them in front of the Vox cinema Hall.

The projection room is accessible to them: access ramp in front of the entrance and elevator in the lobby of the cinema.

Meal

To be reserved individually. 

Two restaurants, on the Place du Cours, offer a "Special Meeting Formula" : 

Restaurant crêperie pizzeria Côté Cours : 18 place du cours, +33 3 85 25 46 56

Restaurant Béatrice Héritier : 29 place du cours , +33 3 85 25 23 65.

Restaurant le Vieux Puits: 11 place du cours, +33 3 85 25 11 05

Weekly menu. Closed all day Sunday, Monday evening and Tuesday evening.

Kebab Bar Pizza: 5 place des Halles, +33 3 85 25 20 68

Sandwiches and menus. Meals on the premises. Takeaway sales.

Maison Dansard: 31 rue du Général de Gaulle, +33 3 85 25 36 08

Takeaway. Closed on Tuesdays.

Room 5 in the town hall. 11 rue du Général de Gaulle

It is possible to bring a picnic for lunch and/or dinner in the room reserved for this purpose at the Marcigny town hall.

...and sleep ?

Group accommodation to be booked with MARCYNÉMA

Maison familiale rurale du Charolais-Brionnais (6 km) Les Haires 71110 Anzy-le-Duc

Comfort building: 8 rooms with 2 to 4 beds including 1 people with reduced mobility (PRM) room on the ground floor. Washbasins and showers in the rooms, WC on the landing, kitchen available for breakfast. Mattress protector, fitted sheet, bolster, blanket are provided. Please bring a top sheet or sleeping bag and a towel. 16,50 € per night and per person, including tourist tax. Bookings: +33 6 88 22 15 27 or franhugon@orange.fr

Gîte communal Le Corillier (10 km) 1 rue de la Grie 71340 Melay

8 rooms with 2 to 12 beds. Sanitary facilities in the rooms, kitchen available for breakfast. Mattress cover, pillowcase and duvet are provided. Bring a fitted sheet, top sheet or sleeping bag and a towel. The room must be returned cleaned. 17,50€ per night and per person, including tourist tax.

For bookings: +33 6 31 11 50 10 after 7pm.

Baugy’te Le Bourg 71110 Baugy (4 km). For bookings: +33 3 45 53 20 32

Specify name, surname, number of people, nights desired with a telephone number or email address to confirm your reservation. Indicate whether or not you agree to share a room with other people. Payment for the nights will be made directly to the accommodation.

Partner accommodation to be booked individually

Bed and Breakfast

• La Musardière 50 rue de la Tour du Moulin 71110 Marcigny +33 3 85 25 38 54

• La Thuillère 71110 Marcigny +33 3 85 25 10 31

• La nuit Thé 7 rue des Ursulines 71110 Marcigny +33 6 23 62 20 84

• Les Pergolas 18 rue des Récollets 71110 Marcigny +33 3 45 53 33 74

• Chambres d’hôtes du Lac - Le Lac 71110 Anzy-le-Duc (6 km) +33 3 85 25 39 93

• Le Charbonnet - Charbonnet 71110 Anzy-le-Duc (9,4 km) +33 6 11 60 68 00

• J-J Charliot La Brosse du milieu 71110 Sainte-Foy (10 km) +33 6 32 23 66 84

• La Vie en Roses Le Perret 71340 Iguerande (11 km) +33 6 23 83 38 60

• Le Champ de l’Etre - Les Montées 71340 Iguerande (13 km) +33 3 85 84 09 69

• La Bergerie du Bois Joannin Les Fleuriats 71340 Iguerande (13 km) +33 6 46 80 30 22

Gîtes

• Mme Cariot 2 bis rue du four +33 6 36 65 65 25

• Gîtes du Boulanger 3 rue des Récollets 71110 Marcigny +33 7 71 28 59 50

• Maison brionnaise 63 rue de La Chenale 71110 Marcigny +33 6 62 35 14 37

• Ô sans souci 71110 Semur-en-Brionnais (2 km) +33 6 12 43 97 58

• Belle vue La Cray 71110 Semur (4 km) +33 6 42 70 03 89

• La Petite maison 251 Chemin de la Fay 71110 Semur-en-Brionnais (5 km) +33 6 84 45 50 92

• Au coq à l’âne Route de Marcigny 71110 St-Julien-de-Jonzy (8 km) +33 6 87 43 12 81

• Moulin Bailly Le Moulin, 71340 Chenay-le-Châtel (12 km) +33 6 46 48 54 11

Hôtels

• L' auberge de Saint Julien 150 Grande Rue 71110 Saint-Julien-de-Jonzy (10 km) +33 3 85 84 01 95

See also Marcigny Tourist Office: +33 3 85 25 39 06 , ot.marcigny-semur@wanadoo.fr

Rates

• 3 sessions €15

• 4 sessions €18

• 8 sessions €35 or €30 for members and students

• 12 sessions €45 or €40 for members and students

• 19 sessions €70 or €60 for members and students

• Half price for children under 12. 

Pass on sale at reception, as well as membership card (€10) entitling holders to reduced rates.

Payment by cash or cheque.

Support the Marcynéma association by becoming a Benefactor Member (donation from €40 with tax deduction receipt).

Contact us

Administrative address 

Association Marcynéma

Office de Tourisme Marcigny Semur

Place des Halles

71110 Marcigny 

FRANCE

Email 

contact@marcynema.org

Association of the Marcigny Film Meetings and the Safeguarding of the Cinematographic Heritage 

(Association law 1901 approved of popular education founded in 1976)

Other practical information

Tourist Office of Marcigny-Semur

The Tourist Office, located in an old hairdresser's salon dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. They can inform you about sites to discover: events, accommodation and restaurants, located in the area but also within a radius of 30 -50 kms. You can also purchase in the Tourist information office local products, handicrafts, books, hiking, cycling and mountain biking guides, postcards,... In addition, the Tourist Office provides tickets for certain concerts, the sale of fishing permits and free access to wifi.

http://www.brionnais-tourisme.fr/en/