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Lucid Intervals: The tree
Lucid Intervals: The tree
- Cinema
- Free, upon booking
These films will explore the relationships between humans and non-humans, interspecies relations, mythologies, and the natural world.
Focusing on a different theme each month, these sessions are part of a proposal that also includes exchanges with speakers, researchers, filmmakers, and the audience, on how these films contribute to changing our perceptions.
Informations pratiques
From 6 February 2026 to 7 February 2026
The Tower, Auditorium, Level 1
Friday, February 6 at 6:30 p.m.
The Tree of Authenticity
by Sammy Baloji
Documentary | Democratic Republic of the Congo and Belgium | 2025 | 1h29
In French and Dutch (French subtitles)
In the heart of the Congolese forest, the remnants of the Yangambi INERA research station, once dedicated to tropical agriculture, reveal the weight of the colonial past and its ties to today’s climate change. Through the voices of Paul Panda Farnana and Abiron Beirnaert, two scientists who worked in Yangambi between 1910 and 1950, The Tree of Authenticity retraces the ecological destruction set in motion during Belgian colonization.
Awards:
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2025 - Visions du Réel - Highlights
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2025 - International Film Festival Rotterdam - Tiger Special Jury Award
Saturday, February 7 at 2:00 p.m.
Mia and the Migoo
Young Audience Screening — Ages 7 and up
by Jacques-Rémy Girerd
Animated Film | France | 2008 | 1h31
In French
One night Mia has a premonition. So after saying a few words of parting at her mother's grave, she sets out on a journey across mountains and jungles to search for her father, who is trapped in a landslide at a remote construction site.
Awards:
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2009 – European Film Awards: Best Animated Feature Film
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2008 – Abitibi-Témiscamingue International Film Festival (Canada): Animé TVA Award
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2008 – Mon 1er Festival – City of Paris: Audience Award
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2008 – Voix d’étoiles Festival: Special Mention for the voice of Garance Lagraa (Mia)
Friday, February 7 at 4:00 p.m.
The Time of Forests
by François-Xavier Drouet
Documentary | France | 2018 | 1h43
In French
Iconic of unspoiled Mother Nature, forests are going through an unrivalled phase of industrialisation: heavy machinery, single-crop farming, fertiliser and pesticides, a loss of traditional expertise. Forest management has been fast-tracked into intensive farming. Le Temps des forêts is a journey into the heart of industrial forestry and its alternatives. Lush forest or green desert? Today’s choices will shape tomorrow’s landscape.
Awards:
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2023 – International History Film Festival
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2019 – Greenpeace Film Festival: Selection
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2018 – Locarno International Film Festival: Critics’ Week Award
The Lucid Afters are the perfect opportunity to continue the conversation with the speakers following the screenings and discussions of Lucid Intervals.
The Drum Café team welcomes you in a warm and friendly atmosphere to discover original creations specially crafted for the event by head bartender Arnaud. A variety of preparations, some inspired by the evening’s theme, will be served.
UPCOMING
Discover the themes and films for the upcoming Lucid Intervals sessions now.
Février 2026 | The Tree
Friday, February 6 at 6:30 p.m.: The Tree of Authenticity – Sammy Baloji (2025), DR Congo / Belgium, 1h29, French & Dutch.
Saturday, February 7 at 2:00 p.m.: Mia and the Migoo – Jacques-Rémy Girerd (2008), France.
Saturday, February 7 at 4:00 p.m.: The Time of Forests – François-Xavier Drouet (2018), France, 1h43, French.
Saturday, February 7 at 2:00 p.m.: Mia and the Migoo – Jacques-Rémy Girerd (2008), France.
Saturday, February 7 at 4:00 p.m.: The Time of Forests – François-Xavier Drouet (2018), France, 1h43, French.
Mars 2026 | The flood
Friday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m.: When the Levees Broke – Spike Lee (2006), USA, 2h10 (2 episodes), English.
Saturday, April 4 at 2:00 p.m.: Raining Cats and Frogs – Jacques-Rémy Girerd (2003), France, 90 min, French.
Saturday, April 4 at 4:00 p.m.: The Sound of Waves – Ryusuke Hamaguchi (2011), Japan, 2h22, Japanese.
Saturday, April 4 at 2:00 p.m.: Raining Cats and Frogs – Jacques-Rémy Girerd (2003), France, 90 min, French.
Saturday, April 4 at 4:00 p.m.: The Sound of Waves – Ryusuke Hamaguchi (2011), Japan, 2h22, Japanese.
Avril 2026 | L’Inondation
Vendredi 3 avril à 18h30 :
When the Levees Broke – Spike Lee (2006), États-Unis, 2h10 (2 épisodes), anglais.
Samedi 4 avril à 14h00 :
La prophétie des grenouilles – Jacques-Rémy Girerd (2003), France, 90 min, français.
Samedi 4 avril à 16h00 :
The Sound of Waves – Ryusuke Hamaguchi (2011), Japon, 2h22, japonais.