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- The Cinéma L'Europe in Plaisance, Gers, is hosting a screening of the documentary À demain sur la lune on May 9, 2026, at 17:00.
- Directed by Thomas Balmès, the film provides an intimate look at the palliative care unit at the Calais hospital.
- Central to the narrative is Peyo, a horse described as being beyond the ordinary, who visits patients within the unit.
The Cinéma L’Europe in Plaisance, Gers, is hosting a screening of the documentary À demain sur la lune
on May 9, 2026, at 17:00.
Directed by Thomas Balmès, the film provides an intimate look at the palliative care unit at the Calais hospital. The documentary focuses on the intersection of end-of-life care and animal-assisted therapy.
Central to the narrative is Peyo, a horse described as being beyond the ordinary, who visits patients within the unit. Peyo is accompanied by his trainer and rider, Hassen Bouchakour.
The primary objective of these visits is to provide comfort and soothe patients during their final days of life. Balmès captures these interactions with a focus on modesty, documenting the emotional responses of patients upon the horse’s arrival.
The film highlights the sensory and emotional impact of the animal’s presence, such as patients smiling or reaching out to stroke the horse’s mane. Beyond the specific therapeutic interactions, the documentary serves as an exploration of the human relationship with death.
The screening takes place at Cinéma L’Europe, a venue that serves as a significant cultural tool for the local territory. Located in Plaisance, the cinema is situated approximately ten kilometers from Marciac, Madiran, Maubourguet, Riscle, and the town center.
The cinema is an Art et Essai labeled facility featuring a 157-seat auditorium. It is managed by the Ciné Europe association in collaboration with Cine32, based in Auch.
The venue maintains an eclectic programming schedule, offering films in both original and French versions, as well as 2D and 3D formats. Its programming is designed to reach a broad demographic, including specific initiatives such as:
- Sessions for young audiences through programs like
Collège au Cinéma
andEcole au Cinéma
. - Dedicated screenings for the elderly in partnership with Cité St Joseph.
- Heritage films presented during the
Mardi du cinéma
for cinephiles.
the cinema partners with various local associations, including Orgue Culture et Musiques en Val d’Adour, La Mésange Bleue, the Salon des Métiers d’Art, and RPGers. The venue also hosts specialized events such as cine-debates with industry professionals and cine-dinners.
Cinéma L’Europe frequently participates in regional festivals, including the Festival Diam’s, the Festival Indépendance(s) et Création, and the Festival Orgue et cinéma muet.