Agenda

Review by the festival organisers :
CIMETRE is an extraordinary visual and emotional journey - a poetic celebration of community, resilience, and cultural richness in the heart of Bobo-Dioulasso. Blending the rhythmic intimacy of a music video with documentary-style storytelling, the film invites viewers into the six-meter social perimeter that defines not just physical space, but the soul of the Saint-Étienne district.
The cinematography is breathtaking, capturing fluid, expressive choreography and striking tableaus that elevate everyday life into something profoundly cinematic. Whether it’s a dancer in white ink or a woman in red satin surrounded by metal tools, each visual detail reveals layers of cultural meaning. These images - lush, unexpected, and intimate - mirror the fusion of tradition and modernity that defines the neighbourhood.
What sets CIMETRE apart is its emotional texture. The vocals and instrumentals move with grace and power, never overwhelming the imagery but rather deepening it - creating a cohesive, immersive experience. The film is not only a tribute to place but also a call to preserve community spirit in a world that often encourages disconnection.
Ultimately, CIMETRE is a vibrant, hopeful, and gorgeously rendered work of art. It stands as both a love letter to the unseen beauty of everyday lives and a reminder that shared space, collective joy, and cultural memory are acts of quiet resistance.

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La Compagnie TZIG’ART est conventionnée en DRAC Ile-de-France sur la période 2025-2026.