This event is in the past.It took place on April 16, 2026 at Le Bal.










When James Baldwin said "History is not the past, it is the present," he could have been describing Johan Grimonprez's work. The Oscar-nominated filmmaker unpacks the research behind his documentary on Congo's independence, jazz, and Cold War intrigue.
experimental documentary
cinema and politics
artist talk
Cold War history
Tips
🎬film screened April 14 at Cinéma des Cinéastes
🎟️reserve via Helloasso, limited seating
💶reduced rate available, check conditions
L’histoire, C’est Le Présent
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When James Baldwin said "History is not the past, it is the present," he could have been describing Johan Grimonprez's work. The Oscar-nominated filmmaker unpacks the research behind his documentary on Congo's independence, jazz, and Cold War intrigue.
experimental documentary
cinema and politics
artist talk
Cold War history
Tips
🎬film screened April 14 at Cinéma des Cinéastes
🎟️reserve via Helloasso, limited seating
💶reduced rate available, check conditions
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