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Pierre Alferi's Ritournelles at Cinéma Jean Vigo

other · 2026-04-23

On September 10, 2003, the Cinéma Jean Vigo in Bordeaux, France, hosted a performance titled "Ritournelles" by French poet and artist Pierre Alferi. The event, documented in artpress magazine's December 2003 issue, combined poetry and cinema in a live presentation. Alferi, known for his experimental literary and multimedia works, presented a piece that likely involved spoken word and filmic elements, though specific details of the performance are not provided in the available source. The venue, Cinéma Jean Vigo, is a historic cinema in Bordeaux named after the influential French film director. The event was part of the cultural programming at the cinema, which regularly features avant-garde and artistic performances.

Key facts

  • Event took place on September 10, 2003
  • Location: Cinéma Jean Vigo, Bordeaux, France
  • Artist: Pierre Alferi
  • Title of performance: Ritournelles
  • Documented in artpress magazine, December 2003 issue
  • Combined poetry and cinema
  • Pierre Alferi is a French poet and artist
  • Cinéma Jean Vigo is named after French film director Jean Vigo

Entities

Artists

  • Pierre Alferi

Institutions

  • Cinéma Jean Vigo
  • artpress

Locations

  • Bordeaux
  • France

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