Paris May ‘68 Revolt > The Struggle Continues

This inaugural three-day event across 11 - 13 July focuses on the seismic civil unrest of May 1968 in France, especially Paris and its immediate creative shockwaves and the lasting cultural impact internationally. The objective is to explore why and how the events of May ‘68 are relevant in contemporary times, especially its enduring creative impact, influences and significance.

The programme will include an exhibition of rare original posters from the barricades, the launch of the new book “Synths, Sax & Situationists”, which explores the development of the French music underground from its beginnings in the aftermath of the May 1968 upheavals in France up to its maturity in the late 1970s. The programme will also include the launch of an accompanying vinyl LP compilation. Finally, screenings of Jean-Luc Godard’s Sympathy for the Devil (AKA One Plus One) and a selection of rarely seen films from the Zanzibar group, the “dandies of May ’68”.

The Zanzibar group screenings will be accompanied by a panel featuring AFW’s Richard Tuohy, alongside local film critics Jake Wilson and Philippa Hawker, moderated by James Hewison.

Zanzibar films:
Détruisez-vous, Dir: Serge Bard (1968)
Deux Fois, Dir: Jackie Raynal (1968)
Le Révélateur, Dir: Philippe Garrel (1968)
Ici et maintenant, Dir: Serge Bard (1968)

The PARIS MAY 68 REVOLT > THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES is supported by the French Embassy in Australia, the Bastille Day French Festival, Wardlow II International Centre for Moving Image, Foreign Fruits wines, Artist Film Workshop, The Roundtable, Atelier + friends.

Opening event:
Friday 11 July 2025 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
WARDLOW II International Centre For The Moving Image
72 Webb St, Fitzroy (entrance via Lt Gore St), Fitzroy

BOOK TICKETS HERE:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1418597