The Les Chantiers du Cinéma association is organizing a tribute evening to Samuel Paty on June 8 with the screening of the film “L’Abandon” by Vincent Garenq.
The Var association Les Chantiers du Cinéma announces the holding of a special evening dedicated to the memory of Samuel Paty and the freedom to teach. This event will take place on Monday June 8, 2026, from 6:45 p.m., at the Six N’Étoiles cinema in the town of Six-Fours-les-Plages. At the heart of this evening, the screening of the poignant film “L’Abandon”, directed by Vincent Garenq, which retraces the last days of the tragically murdered professor.
A film to understand the fatal spiral
Presented out of competition at the prestigious 2026 Cannes Film Festival, “L’Abandon” aims to go beyond collective emotion to shed light on the facts. The official synopsis of the film underlines this approach: “ Everyone knows the name of Samuel Paty, but few people really know his story. On October 16, 2020, Samuel Paty, professor of History and Geography, was murdered as he left his college. In the light of the investigations and trials, this film looks back on his last eleven days, and the spiral that led to his tragic death ».
Vincent Garenq’s feature film thus seeks to dissect the relentless mechanics of rumors, manipulation on social networks and pressure which led to this drama, which has become a symbol of attacks on freedom of expression and the values of the Republic. The film is described by the organizers as an “unmissable film to absolutely see”, emphasizing its civic and educational significance.
A local cultural and memorial initiative
This screening is organized by Les Chantiers du Cinéma, an active cultural association based at 255, Vieux Chemin des Sablettes in La Seyne-sur-Mer. Through this initiative, it intends to offer the public an opportunity to remember, understand and debate around a fundamental social subject. The evening is intended to be a respectful tribute to the teacher and a strong support for the entire teaching staff, often on the front line to defend the principles of secularism and critical thinking.
The event is part of the association’s mission to promote authorial and reflective cinema, capable of sparking dialogue and nourishing civic awareness. The choice of the Six N’Étoiles cinema, an important cultural venue in western Var, anchors this approach at the heart of local life.
Practical information
The special evening around the film “Abandonment” will be held on Monday June 8, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. The meeting place is the Six N’Étoiles cinema, located in Six-Fours-les-Plages. People wishing to attend this tribute screening are strongly advised to reserve their seats in advance of the event.
via Presse Agence.
