University Bordeaux Montaigne Participates in Pessac 2026 International History Film Festival

Researchers and students from the university will speak at the 36th edition of the festival, themed 'Italy, Bella Ciao!'.

L'Université Bordeaux Montaigne participe au Festival International du Film d'Histoire de Pessac 2026

Université Bordeaux Montaigne

The University Bordeaux Montaigne will be present at the 36th edition of the International History Film Festival in Pessac, taking place from November 17 to 22, 2026. This year's theme is 'Italy, Bella Ciao!'.

University researchers and students will actively participate in the cultural event, held at the Jean Eustache cinema in Pessac. They will contribute to the festival's program, enriching discussions and encounters.
Among the speakers, Carmela Maltone-Bonnenfant, a lecturer specializing in Italian emigration, will meet the public on Wednesday, November 18. On Thursday, November 19, Fabrice Rizzoli, a lecturer and president of the Crim’HALT association, will discuss the topic of mafias. A round table on the relationship between the Italian press and the Meloni government, moderated by IJBA and featuring Allan Kaval, Rome correspondent for Le Monde newspaper, is also scheduled for the same day.
Other encounters are planned, including one with Anne Véron on Friday, November 20. A historical café will explore the 'France-Italy' series and travel with Montaigne, featuring historian Anne-Marie Cocula, honorary president of the University Bordeaux Montaigne.
Based on information from the official source: Université Bordeaux Montaigne (30/10/2026)