Marcel Pagnol, both through his history and his work, is linked to Marseille and Provence. Through his books and films, he shares his love for its landscapes, its people, its history and its traditions. The City of Marseille thus pays tribute to this popular and universal figure of Provence from April 2024 to February 2025, from the 50th anniversary of his death to the 130th anniversary of his birth.
Four main themes
In order to allow all Marseillaises to discover or rediscover the literary and cinematographic work of Marcel Pagnol, this tribute is divided into four main themes:
– Marseille by Marcel Pagnol
– The Kitchen of Marcel Pagnol
– The Language of Marcel Pagnol
– The Music of Marcel Pagnol
Completely free programming
This completely free program takes place in all municipal cultural facilities, from libraries to museums including, of course, the Château de la Buzine, as well as in public spaces. A specific program for Marseille students – film screenings, educational activities around the author’s literary work, Provençal meal inspired by the world of Marcel Pagnol, etc. is also offered to them from the start of the spring break.
And also: the City of Marseille celebrates, on the weekend of April 21, the composer Vincent Scotto
Furthermore, the City of Marseille is celebrating the composer Vincent Scotto on the weekend of April 21, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of his birth. Vincent Scotto, born April 21, 1874 in Marseille, author of 4,000 songs and 60 operettas, also produced numerous film scores, including those for films by his friend Marcel Pagnol, who also entrusted him with of musical composition, the title role in Jofroi in 1933.
In 2024 and 2025, the City of Marseille highlights and shares
with all the Marseillaises and Marseillais, the legacy of this illustrious
writer and filmmaker, inestimable heritage of French culture and
Provençal.
In the program
EPHEMERAL THEMATIC LIBRARY OF THE WORKS OF MARCEL PAGNOL
Throughout the library network.
Free access and on-site consultation
Alcazar – Library networks
https://www.bmvr.marseille.fr/reseau/bibliotheques-municipales-de-marseille
PMR accessibility
FROM APRIL 18, 2024 TO FEBRUARY 28, 2025
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CONFERENCE “THE FOUR-THIRDS OF MARCEL PAGNOL’S LANGUAGE: PROVENÇAL, MARSEILLAIS, FRENCH AND ACCENT”
Marcel Pagnol’s work can be approached in many ways, from aesthetics to sociology, from history to philosophy, from literary criticism to anthropology. From a linguistic point of view, behind a writing that is relatively classical or even “academic” in its form, we can find other levels, other registers, other varieties, other languages.
This conference will review the different means with which Marcel Pagnol was able to express a certain Provençal or Marseille identity, with different levels of interpretation.
With Médéric Gasquet-Cyrus (linguist, Aix-Marseille University).
APRIL 19, 2024 AT 5:30 p.m.
Free admission, limited seating available
Alcazar – Conference room – 58, Cours Belsunce – 13001 Marseille
PMR accessibility
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TRAVELING TOUR THROUGH THE TYPICAL PROVENÇAL VILLAGE OF LA TREILLE
This itinerant tour through the typical Provençal village of La Treille, at the foot of the Garlaban massif, offers the opportunity to discover the different places where “little Marcel” stayed and where the filmmaker was filmed, with the evocation of his works and characters.
Duration: 2 hours
Free access and consultation upon registration
La Treille Address and/or meeting point: 128, Route de la Treille – 13011 Marseille
By registration https://www.marseille-tourisme.com/experience/la-treille-village-raconte-de-provence-marseille-fr-3576512/
SATURDAY APRIL 20
FRIDAY APRIL 26
SATURDAY MAY 11
SATURDAY MAY 25,
SATURDAY JUNE 8
SATURDAY JUNE 22
SATURDAY JULY 6
SATURDAY JULY 20
SATURDAY AUGUST 3
SATURDAY AUGUST 17
SATURDAY AUGUST 31
FROM 9 A.M. TO 11 A.M.
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CONCERT “LOVE RIDE”
By the Funny Musical Company
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Vincent Scotto, La Buzine welcomes the Funny Musical Company for an event in tribute to the leading composer of Marcel Pagnol’s film scores. The artists will perform the great titles of the man of 4,000 songs, 60 operettas and almost 200 pieces of music…
APRIL 21, 2024 AT 3 P.M.
Château de la Buzine – 56 Trav. de la Buzine, 13011 Marseille
Reservation on site or online via https://www.billetweb.fr/amoureuse-balade
PMR accessibility
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CONCERT “HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR SCOTTO”
By Dominique Desmons
The Odéon and Dominique Desmons pay tribute to Vincent Scotto on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of his birth, and replay the famous songs and unforgettable tunes of this great friend of Marcel Pagnol.
APRIL 21, 2024 AT 4 P.M.
Odéon – 162, La Canebière – 13001 Marseille
Registration by email: [email protected] indicating name, first name, telephone number and number of places (maximum 4 places per reservation)
More information on https://odeon.marseille.fr/actualites/joyeux-anniversary-monsieur-scotto
PRM accessibility: an elevator facilitates access to the room
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PROVENCAL AROMATIC PLANTS DISCOVERY WORKSHOP
With Zen Gardens
The Bibliothèque du Merlan invites you to (re)discover common Provençal aromatic plants (rosemary, sage, verbena, etc.) and their benefits. Herbal teas and other decoctions will reveal all their secrets.
APRIL 24, 2024 AT 10 A.M.
Bibliothèque du Merlan – Center Urbain du Merlan, Avenue Raimu, 13014 Marseille
PMR accessibility: possibility of requesting elevator access for people with reduced mobility on 04 91 12 93 60
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MUSICAL CONFERENCE “ANDRÉ GABRIEL 1900-1980: 80 YEARS OF “URBAN RURALITY” IN PROVENCE IN THE LEVEL OF SOME MUSICAL TRADITIONS: CHRISTMAS, CARNIVAL, SAINT-ELOI, SAINT-JEAN D’ÉTÉ, POPULAR BALLS, etc. »
By André Gabriel, musician, ethnomusicologist, collector and drummer
The musician and ethnomusicologist André Gabriel explores the Provencal universe of Marcel Pagnol and offers a “melodic” conference on local musical traditions and instruments.
APRIL 24, 2024 AT 3 P.M.
Bibliothèque du Merlan – Center Urbain du Merlan, Avenue Raimu, 13014 Marseille
PMR accessibility: possibility of requesting elevator access for people with reduced mobility on 04 91 12 93 60
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CONFERENCE “IN THE LAND OF THE BLUE HILLS: PAGNOL’S CUISINE”
By Frédérique Jacquemin, author of the book “At the table with
Marcel Pagnol” (2011) and “Perfumed recipes from the land of
blue hills: hymn to Marcel Pagnol” (April 2024), Alcazar
This conference, a true culinary journey, will evoke the essences of marjoram, thyme and fig trees, the aromas of bread ovens, the scents of the cellars where the olive oil rests, the sea spray from a fisherman’s boat, to the greatest pleasure for gourmands!
APRIL 27, 2024 AT 2 p.m.
Alcazar – Conference room – 58, Cours Belsunce, 13001 Marseille
PMR accessibility
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CULINARY EVENT: AROUND CUISINE IN THE WORK OF MARCEL PAGNOL ON THE OLD PORT FOOD MARKET
The soul of Provence will resonate in the Old Port market on April 28, May 12 and June 9, 2024. Activities inspired by the world of Marcel Pagnol will celebrate the cultural and culinary richness of the Provencal region.
APRIL 28, 2024 FROM 8 A.M. TO 1 P.M. / MAY 12 FROM 8 A.M. TO 1 P.M. / JUNE 9 FROM 8 A.M. TO 1 P.M.
Old port – Quai de la Fraternité
PMR accessibility
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SCREENING OF FILMS ADAPTED FROM THE LITERARY WORKS OF MARCEL PAGNOL
From April 28 to June 2, 50 years after the death of filmmaker and writer Marcel Pagnol, the City of Marseille pays tribute to him at the Château de la Buzine by broadcasting six essential adaptations of his works.
SUNDAY APRIL 28, 2024 AT 4:15 p.m.: Marius, Daniel Auteuil
SUNDAY MAY 5, 2024 AT 4:15 p.m.: Fanny, Daniel Auteuil
SUNDAY MAY 12, 2024 AT 4:15 p.m.: La Fille du Puisatier, Daniel Auteuil
SUNDAY MAY 19, 2024 AT 4:15 p.m.: The Glory of my Father, Yves Robert
SUNDAY MAY 26, 2024 AT 4:15 p.m.: My Mother’s Castle, Yves Robert
SUNDAY JUNE 2, 2024 AT 4:15 p.m.: Le Temps des Secrets, Christophe Barratier
Château de la Buzine – 56, Trav. de la Buzine – 13011 Marseille
Free admission, limited seating available
PMR accessibility
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CONFERENCE “THE REPUTATION OF MARSEILLE THROUGH THE TRILOGY OF MARCEL PAGNOL IN THE 1930S”
By Katharina Bellan, doctor in film studies and history, Aix Marseille University
In connection with the exhibition presented at the Deportations Memorial “Marseille, 1900-1943, the bad reputation”.
JUNE 4, 2024 AT 6 p.m.
Marseille History Museum – Auditorium – 2, Rue Henri-Barbusse – 13001
Free entry to the auditorium of the Marseille History Museum, subject to availability.
PMR accessibility
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“PROVENCAL GAME” ANIMATION
The Provençal game (in Provençal: jòc de bola or jo de bocho), also called long, is a game of bowls during which the games take place in a mobile manner on a field of fifteen to twenty meters, twice as long as that of pétanque, of which he is the ancestor.
FROM JULY 6 TO SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Old port – Quai du Port
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OUTDOOR CINEMA SCREENING
L’Eté Marseillais will pay tribute to Marcel Pagnol with open-air screenings of films adapted from his literary work.
JULY-AUGUST 2024
Upcoming dates and locations
Many other events will be offered during this year of tribute dedicated to the writer and his work.
Find the complete program on: https://www.marseille.fr/pagnol
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