Dive into the behind-the-scenes world of heritage, where every brushstroke brings history back to life.
A documentary by Thierry Jourdan. France. 1 hour 26 minutes.
From the removal of the bells to the restoration of the gilding, stained glass, and frescoes, Saint-Véran Cathedral reveals itself as a vast, living construction site. Stonemasons, gilders, electricians, master glassmakers, archaeologists: so many hands and perspectives shaping, step by step, the memory of centuries past. Filmed over six years, this monumental restoration becomes a cinematic fresco, both sensory and emotional, bearing witness to the artisanal genius and passion of men and women driven by a mission: to save a jewel of our heritage. The screening will be moderated by Toulouse-based author Christian Attard, who has written several essays on religious buildings, their history, their symbolism, and their connections to esotericism and alchemy.
From the removal of the bells to the restoration of the gilding, stained glass, and frescoes, Saint-Véran Cathedral reveals itself as a vast, living construction site. Stonemasons, gilders, electricians, master glassmakers, archaeologists: so many hands and perspectives shaping, step by step, the memory of centuries past. Filmed over six years, this monumental restoration becomes a cinematic fresco, both sensory and emotional, bearing witness to the artisanal genius and passion of men and women driven by a mission: to save a jewel of our heritage. The screening will be moderated by Toulouse-based author Christian Attard, who has written several essays on religious buildings, their history, their symbolism, and their connections to esotericism and alchemy.
