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Breaking: Season 5 of “Cinema de la Mer” Announced for End of August in Sète
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<p>Welcome to the hottest news of the summer! Season 5 of "Cinema de la Mer" is just around the corner, and this year, it's promising to be even more spectacular. From August 15 to 19, cinema enthusiasts are in for a treat at the Théâtre de la Mer in Sète. Get ready to experience five unmissable evenings featuring a mix of concerts, short films, and top-notch movie screenings. This year's event is co-hosted by the cinemas of Sète and the city, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all.</p>
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<h2>Highlights of the Season</h2>
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<p><strong>Friday, August 15: "The Coming of the Future"</strong></p>
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<li>Concert: Gaël Hourellou Trio pays tribute to Michel Legrand with a mesmerizing performance of the legendary composer’s finest melodies.</li>
<li>Short Film: "On the First Sunday in August" by Florence Miailhe (France, 2002) wins the César for best short film. This animated short follows a lively dance event in a small southern French village.</li>
<li>Main Feature: Cédric Klapisch’s "The Coming of the Future" (2025) is a romantic and poetic comedy about thirty distant cousins who inherit an abandoned house in Normandy and discover hidden treasures.</li>
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<p><strong>Saturday, August 16: "Jurassic World: Renaissance"</strong></p>
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<li>Concert: Latin Jazz Combo brings an exciting Latin groove with their trio of guitar, double bass, and congas.</li>
<li>Short Film: "The Galantes Indies" by Clément Cogitore (France, 2018) blends urban culture with baroque music in a unique battle of styles.</li>
<li>Main Feature: Gareth Edwards' "Jurassic World: Renaissance" (2025) delivers an action-packed adventure as the preloved creatures return with a vengeance.</li>
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<p><strong>Sunday, August 17: "Lilo & Stitch"</strong></p>
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<li>Concert: Django Dingo offers a lively mix of swing and gypsy jazz with an energetic trio.</li>
<li>Short Films: "Kayak" (France, 6') and "Aubade" (FR/Switzerland, 6') take you on charming adventures across different landscapes.</li>
<li>Main Feature: Dean Fleischer Camp’s "Lilo & Stitch" (2025) is the heartwarming and funny tale of a Hawaiian girl and an alien fugitive forming a unique bond.</li>
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<p><strong>Monday, August 18: "The Richest Woman in the World"</strong></p>
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<li>Concert: Boucan’s surrealist rock duo will mesmerize with their global music and shamanic songs.</li>
<li>Short Films: "Omnibus" by Sam Karman (FR/1992/8’) and "Munk" by Pierre Louis Garnon & Jacques Girault (FR, Animation, 2011, 3’) are sure to captivate with their unique narratives.</li>
<li>Main Feature: "The Richest Woman in the World" (preview) by Thierry Klifa (2023) stars Isabelle Huppert and Laurent Lafitte in an intense exploration of love, power, and madness.</li>
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<p><strong>Tuesday, August 19: "The Man Who Saw the Bear Who Saw the Man"</strong></p>
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<li>Concert: Aelipse blends jazz and world music with a stirring guitar/sax/cello trio.</li>
<li>Short Film: "Care Your Left" (France, 1936, 13 min) features a farm boy's surprising boxing journey with early Jacques Tati appearances.</li>
<li>Main Feature: Pierre Richard’s "The Man Who Saw the Bear Who Saw the Man" (preview, 2025) is a comedic masterpiece celebrating friendship, nature, and ecological themes.</li>
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<p>Tickets for each evening are priced at €10 for adults, €7.50 for reduced rates, and €5 for individuals under 14 years old. VEO cards are accepted for online purchase. Points of sale open from July 20, including at the Commeòdia cinema and various tourism offices in Sète Archipel. Refreshments are available on-site, and picnics are welcome but must avoid glass objects and drinks. River shuttles will run each evening from the Mas-Coulet parking lot.</p>
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