LÉON and O’CD

English Français Working behind the pseudonym ‘LÉON’ is a collection of artists whose work draws from popular culture and iconic images from the last century. And now for the first time O’CD, the best buy/sell/exchange store in Paris for CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray and video games, has collaborated with LÉON for an exhibition throughout March and [...]

Behind the scenes of ÉCU 2011 photoshoot

English You have seen the pictures of ÉCU photoshoot. Now, check out what happened behind the scenes. Many thanks to Hanna and the Bellanopolis 43 Studio and Julie for editing this video for us. Check it out and let us know what you think. Vous avez déjà vu les photos du shooting d’ÉCU. Maintenant vous [...]

Gondry

English Français by Eva Bearryman Head down to the Pompidou Centre until March 13th to be in with the chance of hearing Michel Gondry, internationally acclaimed director of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind amongst many other films, talk about his latest and past projects. Follow this up with a projection of one of his [...]

‘Traces’ of Amos Gitai at Palais de Tokyo

English Français by Kathryn Hall Trainee architect turned soldier turned filmmaker Amos Gitai, known for his often didactic documentary and fictionalised explorations into the relationship between war, religion, the citizen, and the state in modern day Israel, is currently harbouring sixteen ‘Traces’ of his films underground in Palais de Tokyo.   The ‘chantier,’ as this [...]

Avanca Film Festival

English Français ÉCU is happy to announce our new partnership with Avanca Film Festival! Avanca, a festival established in 1997, invites filmmakers from all around the world to submit their short films, feature films, documentaries, and experimental videos! Avanca has sent some of their award winning films in for submission to ÉCU, including Conto Do [...]

Get on the Bus

English Français by Kathleen Burke In the world of film, like in any of the arts, there’s a bus; a mental montage that carries you to the fulfillment of your dreams. You are part of the ‘scene’, a passenger on the ‘film’ bus. But, unlike these other slobs you travel with, you believe firmly that [...]

ÉCU Stop Motion Video

English Check out this cool stop motion video created by our ÉCU team- Nuno Marques and Benjamin Betaux. All made by hand, clay, and imagination! It took 800 frames! And introducing the ÉCU jingle created specially for us by compser Tove Nilsson. Regardez ce cool stop motion crée par notre équipe ÉCU Nuno Marques et [...]

Antoine, Bibi and Casimir

English Français by Marie-Charlotte Fossard Three friends, three personalities and three differents way of living and loving clearly defined. Antoine, Bibi and Casimir is the story of the daily tempestuous relationships of three housemates. Life, friendship, and unexpected love are the key words for the comedy, only available on the internet. François Chabert and Laurent [...]

Pierrick Sorin’s one-man show at 104

English Français The exhibition of Nantes-born video artist Pierrick Sorin, currently nestled in blacked out corners at Centquatre, is very much a one-man sketch show. Practicing the method of autofilmage, Sorin often assumes several roles simultaneously, with superimposition allowing for their interaction. His characters are both comical and endearing, in scenarios fictional yet relatable to [...]

Nan Goldin: Scopophilia at the Louvre

English Français Nan Goldin’s photography slide-show at the Louvre gives new life to iconic artwork seen alongside personal photos from the artist’s private collection. It was completely by chance that I stumbled across Nan Goldin’s photography slide-show installation at the Louvre, which is part of Patrice Chéreau’s (the Louvre’s 2010 guest of honour) theme of [...]