Memories of Bertrand Tavernier

Bertrand Tavernier, who passed away in March 2021, was the president of the Institut Lumière since its creation in 1982, a key figure of the Lumière Film Festival, and one of the most important French filmmakers of the second half of the 20th century. We celebrate his of his love of jazz with the restored print of ‘Round Midnight and a concert by Henri Texier and his Trio.

Films presented

CONCERT« Bertrand Tavernier, for the love of jazz" - Remembrances, personal stories and a concert by Henri Texier and his Trio
Institut Lumière Sat 22 7:15pm

'Round Midnight by Bertrand Tavernier (1986, 2h11)
Dale Turner, a famous sax-tenor plagued by alcohol and poverty, meets Francis, who has great admiration for him... Bertrand Tavernier succeeds in capturing the impalpable essence of jazz.
UGC Confluence Mon 17 10:45am | Pierre-Bénite Thu 20 8pm | Institut Lumière Sat 22 10am | Lumière Terreaux Sun 23 2:30pm