Free outdoor films to watch between the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Mise à jour le 30/07/2024
Attention all sports and film fans! This summer, to bridge the gap between the end of the Olympic Games and the start of the Paralympic Games, a host of film screenings are scheduled across the capital. Here are the ones you won't want to miss!
Shed a tear in front of Million Dollar Baby
Starring Hilary Swank and Clint Eastwood (also director), Million Dollar Baby (2004) tells the story of a young boxer's rise and fall. With its high-quality fight scenes, dramatic tension and impeccable storytelling, this multi-Oscar-winning film (5, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Hilary Swank) is a classic of Hollywood cinema.
When? Wednesday, August 14, 8 p.m.
Where: On the forecourt of the 15th arrondissement town hall
Relive an extraordinary feat with Endurance
In 1996, at the Atlanta Olympic Games, a young Ethiopian named Haile Gebrselassie achieved the feat of winning the 10,000-meter race. But who is he really? What's his secret? How did he train? Director Leslie Woodhead attempts to answer these questions with her documentary Endurance.
When? Wednesday, August 14, at 7 p.m.
Where: TEP de la Grange-aux-Belles (10th arrondissement)
Watch the thrilling Chariots of Fire
Inspired by a true story, the film - released in 1981 - tells the incredible story of two British athletes competing at the Paris Games… in 1924! With its legendary scenes (including a famous slow-motion shot on the beach) and grandiose music, this is a must-see film at least once in your life!
When? Saturday, August 17, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Parc Monceau (8th arrondissement)
Jump into Le Grand Bain.
What happens when seven slightly clueless men set their sights on competing in an international synchronized swimming competition? The comedic and semi-profound answer is hidden in Gilles Lellouche's 2018 film Le Grand Bain.
When? Saturday, August 17, at 7 p.m.
Where: Stade Elisabeth (14th arrondissement)
Teaming up with Michael Jordan to save the world
The 1990s gave us many cult movies… and Space Jam (1996) is undeniably one of them. For those wishing to immerse themselves in the indescribable atmosphere of the film and (above all) to see Michael Jordan at the peak of his powers, it's now or never to (re)see the film - which combines animated images and live action!
When? Wednesday, August 21, 4 p.m.
Where: Place Saint-Sulpice (6th arrondissement)
Meet up with Astérix and Obélix again
Built in the 2nd century AD, the Arènes de Lutèce hosted gladiatorial fights and theatrical performances during the reign of Roman emperors Trajan and Hadrian. Now, more than 2,000 years later, they're back in action, serving as an incredible backdrop for a very appropriate comedy: Asterix and Obelix at the Olympic Games (2008).
When? Tuesday, August 27, 9 p.m.
Where: Arènes de Lutèce (5th arrondissement)
