"Best of the 21st Cinema on the Bayou Film Fest."
Wed, Jul 22
|Cité des Arts
Purchase tickets at: https://cinemaonthebayou2026.eventive.org/schedule/best-of-the-21st-cinema-on-the-bayou-fest-r-roussil-from-the-ground-up-6a331b59b04c43199f1b55db
Time and Location
Jul 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Cité des Arts, 109 Vine St, Lafayette, LA 70501, USA
About The Event
Cinema on the Bayou Film Society and Cité des Arts present the "Best of the 21st Cinema on the Bayou Film Fest." The film screening will be followed by a reception and discussion of the film with artists Steven Breaux and Kathy Reed.
Robert Roussil, one of the central figures of Québec sculpture, left a profound mark on art history with his bold creations and unwavering commitment to freedom of expression. However, since his death in 2013, his legacy seems to be fading. This film seeks to revive the memory of this visionary artist by delving into his work and philosophy. Constructed from a rich body of archival footage, the documentary also draws on numerous interviews given by Roussil throughout his career. The film traces his journey from his early exile in France to his life in a mill in Tourrettes-sur-Loup, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, where he created most…