The Apollo cinema now hosts a specific program created by the members of the new film lovers association “Cinémotions81”. Since April 1st, volunteers have been offering a monthly cycle, festival, or thematic of their choice. The Brontë cycle kicks off the series in partnership with the J’MLire association. The Brontë family, comprising Charlotte, Emily, and Anne in the 19th century, made their mark on literature with their gothic, harsh, and cruel novels: Charlotte’s “Jane Eyre,” Emily’s “Wuthering Heights,” and Anne’s “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.” Their brief lives have inspired numerous biographies, some of which have been adapted into films. On Sunday, April 5th at 2 pm, André Téchiné’s “The Brontë Sisters” featuring Isabelle Adjani, Marie-France Pisier, and Isabelle Huppert will be screened. This will be followed by Frances O’Connor’s “Emily” in the original version with subtitles on Wednesday, April 8th at 6 pm. Next up is Andrea Arnold’s adaptation of “Wuthering Heights” on Wednesday, April 22nd at 6 pm in French. Finally, the 2026 version of “Wuthering Heights” will be shown on Friday, April 24th at 6 pm, followed by a discussion with J’MLire and a friendly evening at Apollo’s bar. Membership in the association costs €10 per year, or €20 for a family, offering a reduced ticket price of €5 per session for members and €7 for non-members. According to Damien Cathala, the cinema manager, this is an important moment as the new film lovers association has been launched. The board, consisting of 12 to 15 people, is chaired by Danièle Gourc. The cinema’s halls will serve as a platform for an inclusive activity aimed at creating social connections and encouraging discussions around screenings. On this occasion, Apollo’s bar will be reopened as a comfortable space for conversations.
