Cultural outreach

The Cinémathèque suisse offers a wide range of screenings and events for a broad audience, including a selection of films suitable for young people. The cultural outreach work carried out by the institution enables pupils in compulsory and post-compulsory education to familiarise themselves with cinema through classic films and to expand their knowledge of the history of cinema.

The programme for young people "Ciné-blabla"

To encourage the public to become familiar with cinematic works and to highlight movie screenings as a collective experience, the Cinémathèque suisse wishes to offer an inclusive space for discovery and exchange, through free and chosen cultural participation. With a diverse monthly programming line, Ciné-blabla invites the public to watch a film after a brief introduction, providing an opportunity for interpretive angles that can then be discussed collectively after the screening. This is a moment for reflection and sharing experiences: a way to promote dialogue and interaction through cinema.

The programme for families "Ciné-familles"

Born from a collaboration with the Jeune Public Cinema Festival, the "Ciné-familles" film cycle is the regular event organized by the Cinemathèque suisse for children and their families. Throughout the season, feature films and shorts in their French version are screened, offering a unique opportunity to share precious moments at the movies. To expand the offer for young audiences, starting in September 2026, the "Ciné-familles" program will double most screenings with a film presentation before every first session. If, as a young (or not-so-young) audience, you enjoyed the film, don’t hesitate to talk about around you, because additional sessions are on their way!

Tea or coffee? "Cinémadeleine"

For this new season, the Cinémathèque suisse is delighted to be resuming its cycle of screenings in collaboration with Pro Senectute Vaud. In keeping with the tradition of cinema as a collective experience, this programme is intended to be intergenerational, appealing not only to seniors but also to those who are with them, whatever their age. Preceded by a short introduction, the films on the programme - rich in themes, periods and genres - are selected to appeal to a wide audience, both connoisseurs and neophytes. One Thursday a month, we invite you to join us in discovering or rediscovering a work of the cinematic arts. 

And to liven up the discussions as you leave the cinema, a tasty treat is offered. Would you like tea or coffee?