This event is in the past.It took place on March 24, 2026 at Le Grand Action.
Werner Herzog turns his gaze on Jean-Bedel Bokassa, the Central African emperor who crowned himself and fell from power. This 1990 documentary unfolds like a fever dream: interviews, surreal imagery, and Herzog's unmistakable voice probing the absurdity of absolute power. Screening at Le Grand Action, a Left Bank favorite where red velvet seats and serious cinephilia still thrive.
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Echos d’un Sombre Empire
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Werner Herzog turns his gaze on Jean-Bedel Bokassa, the Central African emperor who crowned himself and fell from power. This 1990 documentary unfolds like a fever dream: interviews, surreal imagery, and Herzog's unmistakable voice probing the absurdity of absolute power. Screening at Le Grand Action, a Left Bank favorite where red velvet seats and serious cinephilia still thrive.
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