Every Monday, discover Objectif Gard’s cultural selection at 10 a.m. This week in Nîmes, the focus is on the British and Irish screens festival, “A Fish Called Wanda” at the Carré d’Art, puppet shows at the Odéon, Flavio Boltro 4tet at La Milonga, and Lilly Wood and the Prick at Paloma.
Culture acts as a natural antidepressant without any side effects besides possibly happiness and tranquility of the soul. From Le Vigan to Arles, find weekly shows not to be missed at reasonable prices, until they are reimbursed by social security. Take care of the right hemisphere of your brain every week, the benefits will quickly be felt.
“A fish called Wanda”
Tuesday, March 17th | Cinema: A Fish Called Wanda
Carré d’Art – Nîmes | 14:00
As part of the British and Irish screens festival, the film “A Fish Called Wanda” will be screened on Tuesday, March 17th at the Carré d’Art. Directed by Charles Crichton in 1988, this crime comedy features four very different characters who team up to commit an armed robbery before betraying each other around the loot. Co-written by John Cleese and Charles Crichton, the film stars John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, and Michael Palin. This cult comedy marks Charles Crichton’s return to the cinema at 77 and earns him two Oscar nominations, including one for best original screenplay.
“Puppet Show”
Tuesday, March 17th | Puppet Show
L’Odéon – Nîmes | 20:00
On the occasion of World Puppetry Day, the Périscop theater presents several shows in March in different Nîmes locations. On Tuesday, March 17th, the company Arnica presents “Spécimen.” Flacher, a director and puppet creator, uses puppet theater possibilities to bring author Gwendoline Soublin’s fable to life.
“Preview in Aigues-Mortes”
Thursday, March 19th | Film “After the end,” Preview
Cinéma Marcel Pagnol – Aigues-Mortes | 20:30
The municipal cinema of Aigues-Mortes will host a special screening of the film “After the End” on Thursday, March 19th at 8:30 p.m., in the presence of Frédéric Lopez and actor David Salles. It is the first fictional film directed by Frédéric Lopez, known for shows like “Rendez-vous en terre inconnue” and “Mille et une vies.”
“Evening at La Milonga”
Friday, March 20th | Concert: Flavio Boltro Quartet
Milonga del Angel – Nîmes | 20:30
In honor of the centenary of the birth of Miles Davis, Jazz 70 welcomes the Flavio Boltro 4tet at La Milonga Del Angel on Friday, March 20th. With “Thinking of Miles,” the quartet pays tribute to jazz legend Miles Davis.
“Lilly Wood and the Prick at Paloma”
Saturday, March 21st | Concert: Lilly Wood and the Prick
Paloma – Nîmes | 20:30
Since their debut in 2006, Lilly Wood & The Prick has become a prominent name in the French pop scene. Reaching the public eye with “Prayer in C,” the duo has toured worldwide with hundreds of concerts. Their new single “Swear” previews an upcoming album, produced by Myd.
These cultural events offer a variety of entertainment options for the public to enjoy in Nîmes and its surrounding areas.
