Cinéma Belmondo turns into Tim Burton central this Halloween with a daylong festival dedicated to all things spooky.
Once mildly mocked as an American Hallmark holiday, Halloween now has France firmly in its grip. And ever the avant-gardist, Nice has embraced it with open arms. But forget trick & treating – if you want to break out your costumes and disguises, the movies are the place to show them off.
To celebrate the occasion, the Jean-Paul Belmondo cinema on place Garibaldi is transformed into a veritable temple of fantasy on October 31. Across three rooms with a unique atmosphere between dreams, fear and magic, spectators can (re)discover the masterpieces of Gothic maestro Tim Burton or get the frissons in the mysterious theatre 3, reserved only for the bravest.
The day starts early: At 1:30 pm, a haunted house with a bewitching atmosphere opens its doors, offering an animated welcome, make-up for children and adults, and free popcorn and sweets at each screening.
The lineup is a tribute to Tim Burton and eight of his masterpieces with different themes. Decked out in goth-chic, Theatres 1 and 2 offer screenings that are generally family-friendly, although some age restrictions apply due to public ratings. Theatre 3 is exclusively reserved for those over 16. Note that unless otherwise marked, films are in French.
Theatre 1 – Cult films and macabre worlds
2:00 p.m. – The Nightmare Before Christmas (age 7 and up)
4:00 p.m. – Beetlejuice (age 12 and up)
6:00 p.m. – Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (age 12 and up)
8:00 p.m. – Sleepy Hollow (original version with French subtitles – age 14 and up)
Theatre 2 – Fantastic emotions and Burtonian aesthetics
2:30 p.m. – Corpse Bride (age 8 and up)
4:30 p.m. – Frankenweenie (age 10 and up)
6:30 p.m. – Edward Scissorhands (age 10 and up)
8:30 p.m. – Dark Shadows (age 14 and up years)
Theatre 3 – Mystery screenings (for over 16 y/o)
A unique experience awaits the bravest ones here: four ‘mystery’ films, carefully selected to thrill even the most seasoned viewers. A mysterious creature will reveal a clue about the film being screened at each session. Places are strictly limited to 25 people per session, do call ahead to book.
Screenings at 2.30pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm and 8.30pm (in original language with French subtitles)
See the brochure for the full programme and film details.
VISITOR INFORMATION
Admission from 1:30 pm, theatres open 15 minutes prior to the show
Theatres 1 and 3 are accessible for persons with reduced mobility
Special ‘‘Halloween’’ admission fee: €6,50 € / children under 14: €4
Reservation strongly recommended by email belmondo@departement06.fr or directly at the box office
CONTACT DETAILS
Cinéma Jean-Paul Belmondo
16 place Garibaldi
06300 Nice
Tel: 04 89 04 52 00
Lead image © Natja Igney
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