Mineral Reveries – A Cinematographic Journey

In continuity with the exhibition "Stones and Reveries: The Poetry and Minerals of Roger Caillois" presented at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts in partnership with France’s Muséum national d’histoire naturelle (National Museum of Natural History), an exceptional screening will be held at Le Grand Rex in collaboration with the CineMarfa festival.

Inspired by Roger Caillois’s work The Writing of Stones, the program comprises a selection of short and medium-length films at the crossroads of documentary and experimental film, an exploration of the mineral world in resonance with the writer’s approach. 

The screening engages in a dialogue between cinema, literature and the natural sciences, delving into ideas brought to light by the exhibition. 

The event ends with a visit of the exhibition at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts and a cocktail.

Monday, February 16th
From 5 to 6:45 p.m.: Screening of short and medium-length films inspired by Roger Caillois’s work The Writing of Stones at Le Grand Rex (33 Rue Poissonnière, 75002 Paris)
From 7 to 9 p.m.: Cocktail and visit of the "Stones and Reveries: The Poetry and Minerals of Roger Caillois" exhibition at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts (Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau, 16 bis, boulevard Montmartre 75009 Paris)

There is a 10-minute walk between Le Grand Rex and L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. 
Members of staff will guide you.

This film program was curated by David Hollander, director/programmer of CineMarfa.

CineMarfa is a non-profit (501c3) film arts organization based in Marfa, Texas and Martel, France dedicated to sharing programming that explores the intersection of cinema and art.