On 18 November 2026, Montpellier hosts an event titled Une écriture filmique et symphonique des métropoles d'Europe, part of the RIRRA 21 programme. It takes place in the city of Montpellier, in the Occitania region of southern France.
What to expect
The event is a session that looks at how Europe's great metropolises have been written into film and symphonic music. Its premise links cinema, music and urban life, treating the city itself as a subject that both images and sounds can shape. The format is intellectual and cross-disciplinary, so the evening is better suited to talk, reflection and discussion than to a simple concert or screening.
Who it suits
- Culture lovers interested in the relationship between film, music and the city
- Visitors who would like a thoughtful evening rather than a purely touristic outing
- Those already in Montpellier in mid-November who want to combine a session with time in the city
Because the subject sits where cinema, music and urban studies meet, it may appeal as much to students and researchers as to general audiences curious about how European cities are portrayed in art.
Around the visit
Montpellier is a university city with a lively cultural life, and an evening session here can easily be paired with a walk through its historic centre or a meal in one of its squares. Check the RIRRA 21 programme for full details of timing, format and access before you plan your trip.