Films of yesterday, people of today

The aim is to raise awareness amongst the inhabitants of the Pays Loire Touraine of the importance of safeguarding the amateur films made in the region by their families. Without realising it, they have some real treasures that can help in writing and exploring the history of our region... Some of these amateur films show previously unseen, local images of the liberation, whilst others offer an opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of grape harvests, processions and country fairs from the 1930s onwards; closer to our own time, there are images of local events from the 1950s to the 1970s (such as the inaugurations of official buildings, and local festivals) as well as family pictures that offer an insight into a society that has undergone huge change.

Each screening will consist of a 1-hour programme of films. They will also provide an opportunity for amateur film-makers or their families to find out more about how to have their family films stored and digitised.

The screenings are free of charge and will take place on:
- Wednesday 2 April 2008 at 20:30 at Espace Ligéria in Montlouis-sur-Loire
- Friday 11 April 2008 at 20:30 at the town rooms in Auzouer-en-Touraine
- Wednesday 16 April 2008 at 20:30 at the cultural centre in Bléré
- Friday 23 May 2008 at 20:30 at the Raymond Devos room in Monnaie
- Tuesday 3 June 2008 at 20:30 in Amboise.

The programme for each session will be tailored to the location and will offer an opportunity to explore new films and new first-hand accounts of local life in the Pays Loire Touraine from the 1930s onwards.

Further information:
Pays Loire Touraine