Since its reopening, La Cité Bleue has reaffirmed its ambition: to be much more than a venue for musical performances, but a true space for dialogue between disciplines and cultures. Its collaboration with FILMAR in Latin America is fully in line with this vision, creating unique bridges between cinema, music, and contemporary perspectives.
As Switzerland’s leading festival dedicated to Latin American cinema and culture, FILMAR shares with La Cité Bleue a commitment to creativity, the diversity of artistic expression, and openness to the world. Their partnership is built on a shared conviction: to blend different formats to enrich the audience’s experience.
2025: A Landmark First Collaboration
In 2025, La Cité Bleue hosted a series of events as part of FILMAR, transforming its spaces into a true artistic hub. The program included film screenings, meetings with directors and artists, as well as hybrid events blending music and cinema, such as *Alfonsina*, a documentary about Alfonsina Storni followed by a concert dedicated to the Swiss-born Argentine poet.
These events provided an opportunity to explore different forms of storytelling and creativity, while offering the public an immersive experience that engaged both the eyes and the ears. The diversity of formats on offer helped make this collaboration a highlight of the program.
This partnership also helped attract a broader audience, bringing together film, music, and cultural discovery enthusiasts, thereby reinforcing La Cité Bleue’s role as a hub.
2026: A Long-Term Partnership
Building on the success of this first joint edition, the partnership between La Cité Bleue and FILMAR will continue in 2026 with even greater ambition. The goal: to take the blending of formats a step further and deepen the dialogue between disciplines.
New projects are in the works, with a particular focus on immersive formats and innovative artistic collaborations. FILMAR will continue to utilize the spaces at La Cité Bleue, thereby establishing a lasting presence within its programming.
A space for cultural dialogue
Beyond the events themselves, this collaboration reflects a shared vision: that of a cultural venue open to the world, capable of fostering dialogue between different perspectives and regions.
By partnering with FILMAR, La Cité Bleue reaffirms its commitment to a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and contemporary program—a space where works circulate, intersect, and resonate in new ways.
