Screening of Construction Site / Le Chantier

A fascinating documentary about the renovation of a legendary cinema in Paris (Gaumont now Pathé Palace) led by architect Renzo Piano.
Filmed over three years, it presents a microcosm of society, examining the realities of the work that goes into creating the magic of cinema, with all its roles and hierarchies.
The project synthesises themes Swiss director Jean-Stéphane Bron has long explored, this time through the specific lens of a construction site. It follows the relationships among architects, owners, contractors, engineers, workers, and cleaning staff. Fascinated by the site, he sees it as a metaphor for a post Covid-19 society rebuilding itself.
“Le Chantier serves as a reminder of how humans work and of how complex planning and execution of these visions are”. Cineuropa
Director(s): Jean-Stéphane Bron
Original title: Le Chantier
Country, year: France / Switzerland, 2026
Genre: Documentary
Duration: 1h34
Language: In French with English subtitles
Age: 15+
Price: £8 Full Price | £5 Concession
More information: Doors open 15 minutes before the screening