Ciné Barquette Saint-Pierre

Ciné Barquette is an original cultural event that combines the screening of Reunionese short films with a traditional meal shared with the directors. Held at the historic Moulin à Café in Saint-Pierre, this gathering celebrates the island’s vibrant independent film scene and its culinary traditions. It highlights regional identity by placing the local ‘barquette’ meal at the center of a professional artistic dialogue. Visitors enjoy an intimate evening where they can watch local stories and immediately discuss them with the creators over authentic food. This event creates high social value by breaking down the barriers between artists and their local audience in the south. For film historians, it is an essential venue for tracking the development of the short-film format in the Mascarene archipelago. Protecting this legacy ensures that the island’s cinematic and culinary identities remain intertwined.