26/05/2025 • LIBERTY AND DEMOCRACY IN EUROPE

On Monday 26 May 2025, as part of the RENNES FÊTE L'EUROPE festival, held every year in May by the city of Rennes, INTER+VALUE organised an event on the theme of FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY IN EUROPE. In memory of the Carnation Revolution which, on 25 April 1974, put an end to 48 years of dictatorship and the colonial wars waged by the regime in Portugal.

Screening

The evening's theme was introduced by the screening of the documentary Des œillets pour la révolution (Carnations for Revolution, 43 minutes, ARTE). The audience was treated to historic images that left their mark on Europe in 1974, as well as testimonies from then and now. With its mix of emotions and powerful messages, the film highlighted the revolt against a dictatorial regime, the desire for peace on the part of the military and the people, and the choice of non-violence that would pave the way for democracy, decolonisation and the European integration of Portugal.

Introduction of the event by Manuel de Lima

Round table with (from left to right):
Françoise Dubosquet, Emmanuelle Bertinier-Brié, Manuel de Lima, Paul Chéneau, Catherine Sinquin

Debate

After the documentary, there was time for discussion. A round table brought together specialists who spoke about several European countries (Portugal, Spain, Romania, etc.) that went from dictatorship to democracy in the last quarter of the 20th century. They recounted their experiences and memories of the time, compared the differences and similarities between the events in each country and debated with the audience. All of this helped to retrace history and give us a better understanding of today's Europe and the challenges it faces.

Aperitivo

An aperitivo was offered between the debate and the evening's concert to continue the discussions in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. The photo albums and museum catalogue published by INTER+VALUE were available on site for consultation and sale.

Concert

To round off the evening in a festive mood, the Messejana Trio from the Bretilian company Dicilà treated the audience to a concert of fado and other Portuguese music. Singer Céline Costa took the audience on a journey with her songs, accompanied by an adufe (traditional tambourine) or the guitar and clarinet played by her musicians.

A “CONVIVIAL” AND INTERCULTURAL DAY OF ACTIVITIES

MORNING PROGRAMME

Saturday, March 22, 2025

“Printonale” or Spring “Conviviale”

organised together with Aria Nova, on the theme of ITALY.

Open to all, free participation!

INTER+CAFÉ #7

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – 7th meeting of the INTER+VALUE Book Club at La Rencontre Bookshop, 8 rue G. Charpak, Rennes, with Janine Bailly and the novel Madelaine avant l'aube by Sandrine Collette.

at the Maison Internationale de Rennes (MIR – International House of Rennes), 7 quai Chateaubriand, 2nd floor and ground floor auditorium

1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. – 🍽️ SHARED LUNCH inspired by Italian specialties brought by participants (everyone brings a food item, dish or drink).

2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. – INTERCULTURAL GAMES with Sokha Bournak from the DUDIWAN association.

3:30-6 p.m. – SCREENING of the Italo-Swiss film Gloria! (2024, 1h46), a historical and musical drama by Margherita Vicario, followed by a discussion on Women’s position in Italian society.

6 p.m.-7 p.m. – ITALIAN APERITIVO.

PROGRAMME FROM 1 P.M.

INTER+CLaC #3

BOOK CLUB

INTER+CAFÉ #6 Thursday, March 6, 2025, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. – 6th meeting of the Book Club at La Rencontre Bookshop (Librairie La Rencontre) in Rennes, with Janine Bailly and the novel The Fourth Wall (Le Quatrième Mur) by Sorj Chalandon.

BOOK CLUB

INTER+CAFÉ #5 Thursday, February 13, 2025, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. – 5th meeting of the Book Club at La Rencontre Bookshop (Librairie La Rencontre) in Rennes, with Janine Bailly and the novel An Impossible Return (Rivage de la colère) by Caroline Laurent.

BOOK CLUB

INTER+CAFÉ #4 Thursday, February 13, 2025, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. – 4th meeting of the Book Club at INTER+VALUE’s premises, 13 bis square Charles Dullin, Rennes, with Janine Bailly and the novel Who Killed My Father (Qui a tué mon père) by Édouard Louis.

BOOK CLUB

INTER+CAFÉ #3 Thursday, November 21, 2024, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. – 3rd meeting of the INTER+VALUE Book Club at the Maison Internationale de Rennes (MIR – International House of Rennes) with Janine Bailly and the novel L'Enfant rivière d'Isabelle Amonou, with the participation of the author.

A “CONVIVIAL” AND INTERCULTURAL DAY OF ACTIVITIES

Saturday November 16, 2024

as part of FESTISOL 2024

on the theme “Environnement et droit des peuples” (Environment and the Rights of People)

INTER+CLaC #2

at La Ruche, 19 rue Louis Kérautret Botmel, Rennes

THE PROGRAM:

12:30-3 p.m. – 🍽️ SHARED LUNCH (everyone brings a food item, dish or drink)

3-6 p.m. – Screening of the British film The Emerald Forest, by John Boorman, released in 1985 (110 minutes), followed by a discussion on the theme: "Bulbes de terre contre bulldozers" (Seeds Against Steel).

BOOK CLUB

INTER+CAFÉ #2 Monday, October 14, 2024, 5 p.m - 7 p.m. – 2nd meeting of the INTER+VALUE Book Club at the "Maison des Associations" of Bruz (House of Associations of Bruz), with Janine Bailly and the novel Take This Man (Jusque dans nos bras) by Alice Zeniter.

A “CONVIVIAL” AND INTERCULTURAL DAY OF ACTIVITIES

Saturday October 5, 2024

INTER+CLaC #1

at La Ruche, 19 rue Louis Kérautret Botmel, Rennes

THE PROGRAM:

12:30-3 p.m. – 🍽️ SHARED LUNCH (everyone brings a food item, dish or drink)

3-6 p.m. – Screening of the French-Portuguese film Capitaines d'avril (Capitães de Abril), by Maria de Medeiros, released in 2000 (123 minutes), followed by a discussion on the theme: La démocratie en Europe, 50 ans après La Révolution des œillets (Democracy in Europe, 50 years after the Carnation Revolution).

BOOK CLUB

INTER+CAFÉ #1 Thursday, September 19, 2024, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. – 1st meeting of the new INTER+VALUE Book Club at at the Maison Internationale de Rennes (MIR – International House of Rennes), with Janine Bailly and the novel Les Sources by Marie-Hélène Lafon.