Les Arcs has a number of cinemas: Bourg St Maurice (which has a special architecture of the 20th century label), Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 1950...
But it has only recently had its own film festival.
It's never been a resort which opens really early, ie the minute December arrives and there's enough snow. It's too far from Geneva & Lyon, and has no "special features" like the glaciers of Tignes or Les 2 Alpes.
The Film Festival has become a real focal point around the start of the season. Without it, the slopes would be the preserve of Staffordshire, Surrey and Coventry universities (who are on the agenda for this season).
It started slowly, but seems to have found its niche. More here. The idea is that it is an opportunity for independent film from across Europe to get a good airing. Each year there is a "special focus" (Belgium in 2012), and each year there are various meetings and workshops for film makers, producers, etc.
The official site is here.
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| Salle Bernard Taillefur - the Arc 1800 equivalent of the Millennium Dome |
Alongside the 14 Belgian films there are also French premiers for two British productions, namely I, Anna and Shadow Dancer. Thanks to www.lesarcsnet.com for the link.
Along with all these films are some quite good posters. La saison de ski, c'est parti!
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