About this event
Romantic comedy in 1928 Paris
In La Vénus électrique, painter Antoine Balestro struggles to work after losing his wife. A visit to a supposed medium leads to an accidental exchange with Suzanne, a fairground worker hiding in the caravan. The misunderstanding opens the door to an unexpected story about grief and the possibility of renewed affection.
Cast and artistic background
Directed by Pierre Salvadori, this French period comedy combines melancholy, romance and playful deception. Its cast includes Pio Marmaï, Anaïs Demoustier, Gilles Lellouche and Vimala Pons. The 122-minute film opened the 2026 Cannes Film Festival and is presented under the Institut français du Maroc’s Plan large cinema programme, supported by Fondation BMCI.
Screening details
7:30 pm at Théâtre 121, 121 Boulevard Mohamed Zerktouni, Casablanca. Film in French; recommended from age 12. Regular admission MAD 50, reduced MAD 30. The venue's booking fields show 27 October for the second screening, while a paragraph on the same official page mentions 28 October. Audiences should confirm this discrepancy with the venue before travelling.
