The program
>> 6:30pm – Apéro Rencontre
Heroes of the Force, from Heracles to Obelix
By Pierre Sauzeau, retired university professor, specialist in Homer and mythology.
>> 7:30pm – Ciné Club
Maciste stands his ground against the men of stone!
By Olivier Renne, musician, painter and cinephile.
>> 8:45pm – Mythology evening
Screening: Maciste contre les hommes de pierre (1964)
Directed by : Giacomo Gentilomo
Running time: 1h30
Prelude: Duels between ancient Greek soldiers
This lively presentation of hoplite weaponry, faithfully recreated with commentary, will also allow you to witness ritual duels, to the rhythm of the bronze and the shield, revealing the techniques and discipline of these fearsome soldiers. A captivating moment combining education, historical passion and martial demonstration, in the company of the Somatophylaques.
Synopsis:
To increase her power, the tyrannical Queen of Samar makes a pact with the “stone men”, aliens from the Moon. She agrees to hand over the children of her people as sacrifices in exchange for their help.
Maciste, a legendary hero whose colossal strength is matched only by his courage, is hired by a handful of resistance fighters who ask him to put an end to the bloody sacrifices demanded by the despotic queen who rules their city. Guided by an ancient oracle, the warrior ventures into forbidden territory, deep into the mountains from which no one ever returns.
