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Hit the Town for a Night of Art and Resistance at Paris Nuit Blanche 24!
Gear up for an unforgettable night as Paris Nuit Blanche, the city's beloved contemporary art festival, returns for its 24th edition on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 6 PM to 5 AM. This year, under the visionary direction of actress and filmmaker Valerie Donzelli, the event will delve into the intriguing worlds of cinema and poetry while celebrating creative rebellion.
Night owls, mark your calendars and get ready to fill your evenings with a mind-blowing array of more than 1,000 artistic projects. From free, outdoor exhibitions to captivating installations in venues, you'll have ample opportunities to immerse yourself in diverse expressions of art.
Valerie Donzelli, the event's artistic director, is no stranger to shining a spotlight on the resilience of humanity. Known for her thought-provoking film "War is Declared," she views the night as a "space of resistance, of creative and human freedom, against a world of the day that is carceral."
Michel Gondry, designer of the poster for this event since its inception in 2002, shares her sentiment, emphasizing that "the public will be able to experience art at night and in the city as a place that resists the frenzy of the day."
Women Directors Take Center Stage
The streets of Paris will come alive as an "immense film set" brimming with cinematic projections, performances, and installations. Valerie Donzelli promises a feast for the senses, with works from some of the most pioneering women in the realm of film.
Get ready to be inspired by the outstanding contributions of Delphine Seyrig, Agnès Varda, Chantal Ackerman, and visionary pioneers like Alice Guy and Germaine Dulac. The Petit Palais on the Champs-Élysées will journey through the history of the 7th art, featuring film extracts, archival images, a "Mirror-memory" scenography, and a mesmerizing live concert.
Escape into surreal, dreamlike universes through immersive installations at the Square of the Isle Saint-Louis, around the Fontaine des Innocents, or in the chapel of the Sorbonne, where a transcendent musical and luminous work will evoke the celestial dance of the stars.
And that's just the beginning! The artistic adventures continue in various communes of the Grand Paris metropolis (Villejuif, Montreuil, Meudon, and more), as well as in Rouen and Le Havre.
So, grab your friends, your loved ones, or even your trusted rooftop cat, and join the resistance at Paris Nuit Blanche 24! Together, we'll reaffirm the power of art, the magical allure of the night, and the unyielding spirit of Paris.
Stay tuned for more updates and detailed programming as the event approaches!
Delve into a captivating night of cinema and poetry as Valerie Donzelli, the artistic director of Paris Nuit Blanche, showcases works from pioneering women filmmakers such as Delphine Seyrig, Agnès Varda, Chantal Akerman, Alice Guy, and Germaine Dulac. The Petit Palais on the Champs-Élysées will present a journey through the history of film with film extracts, archival images, and a mesmerizing live concert.
Immerse yourself in surreal, dreamlike universes through installations at the Square of the Isle Saint-Louis, the Fontaine des Innocents, or the chapel of the Sorbonne, where a transcendent musical and luminous performance will evoke the dance of stars.
The resistance against the frenzy of the day continues in various communes of the Grand Paris metropolis (Villejuif, Montreuil, Meudon, and more), as well as in Rouen and Le Havre. Be a part of this unforgettable night of art, entertainment, and lifestyle as Paris Nuit Blanche returns for its 24th edition.
Join the celebration as Paris reinforces its standing as a beacon of creative rebellion and the power of art.
