Through this documentary, director Cyril Isy-Schwart reveals to us the most beautiful assets of his native region: Normandy and its high places like Giverny, in the flowery world of the famous Claude Monet. We will travel to the borders of the Middle Ages with the towns of Rouen, Honfleur and Bayeux, and its extraordinary tapestry retracing the conquest of England by William the Conqueror, and we will skirt the majestic cliffs of Étretat.
We will also visit the breathtaking Battlefield Castle that its illustrious owner will introduce us to, notably its magical Maharaja’s palace patiently rebuilt stone by stone. There will also be meetings with Normans perpetuating know-how such as that of making livarot and Calvados. Normandy, today considered a true land of memory, in memory of these freedom-loving men, many of whom laid down forever on June 6, 1944, where this year marks the 80th anniversary of the landing.
Meeting with Cyril Isy-Schwart
After completing his French military service at the army cinema, Cyril Isy-Schwart became passionate about the profession of image and produced numerous underwater documentaries for television. As he prepares to set off again on the roads of the world, his family and friends suggest he direct his camera towards France where he chooses Corsica which captivates him. Following this trip, Cyril wishes to continue his French journey and is betting this time on filming his native region, Normandy. “I travel to verify my dreams” wrote Gérard de Nerval and Cyril, enchanted by the discovery of the world, made it his motto.
In theaters from October 26 to November 29, 2024 and online from December 15, 2024.
Saturday October 26, 2024 – 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. | Anaïs-Allard-Rousseau Hall, Trois-Rivières
Sunday October 27, 2024 – 1:30 p.m. | City Theater, Longueuil
Monday October 28, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. | Old Terrebonne Theater
Wednesday October 30, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. | Pauline-Julien Hall, Ste-Geneviève
Saturday November 2, 2024 – 4:30 p.m. | Maurice-O’Bready Hall, Sherbrooke
Sunday November 3, 2024 – 1:00 p.m. | Ahuntsic College, Montreal
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – 7:30 PM | Zénith, St-Eustache
Wednesday November 6, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. | Desjardins-Telus Room, Rimouski
Thursday November 7, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. | Berger Cultural Center, Rivière-Du-Loup
Friday November 8, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. | Pavilion of Arts of Saint-Paul College, Varennes
Sunday November 10, 2024 – 1:30 p.m. | André-Mathieu Hall, Laval
Monday November 11, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. | Albert-Rousseau Hall, Ste-Foy
Tuesday November 12, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. | Albert-Dumouchel Hall, Valleyfield
Thursday November 14, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. | Massueville Theater, Massueville
Friday November 15, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. | Jean-Michel-Bergot Hall, Sainte-Thérèse
Sunday November 17, 2024 – 2:00 p.m. | Grand-Théâtre de Québec
Monday November 18, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. | Polyvalente de Thetford Mines
Tuesday November 19, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. | Victoriaville cultural space
Sunday November 24, 2024 – 1:30 p.m. | Versatile Nicolas Gatineau – PNG Scene
Monday November 25, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. | Hector-Charland Theater, L’Assomption
Tuesday November 26, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. | The Warehouse, Lachine
MWednesday November 27, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. | Magdeleine School, Richard-Sauvageau Hall, La Prairie
Friday November 29, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. | Pierre-Mercure Hall, Montreal
Meeting creators, The Great Explorersfaithful to tradition, offer, through inspiring film conferences, exceptional journeys to the heart of our vast world. The 52th season is intended to be accessible and captivating!
A little history
The primary mission of the Grands Explorateurs was to allow Quebecers to open up to the worldby discovering the diversity of the peoples and cultures that surround them, while presenting winding and inaccessible places. As well as the history of these countries presented, their geographies and the beauty of their numerous landscapes.
Since now 52 ansit is a unique experience that Les Grands Explorateurs offer by giving these unusual meetings throughout the year to all those passionate about travel and new discoveries, to meet these filmmaker-speakers, who reveal their most beautiful adventures, in live on stage.
A new experience sight of the day since the pandemic because a virtual formula is available for those who prefer to watch movies at home. These have been reworked by Les Grands Explorateurs, so that you can experience it as if you were in a performance hall.
In brief
Available in 24 rooms in Quebecthe tours continue from September 2024 until May 2025. The virtual films will be available as soon as the speaker’s tour ends. Travels, adventures, discoveries, meetings, sharing, emotion, Les Grands Explorateurs is experiencing a unique experience.
