Project — Documentary
Golden Reel Co.
A 52-minute portrait of the last family-run cinema in the 20th arrondissement — and our Best Documentary Feature at the Paris Film Festival 2025.
Overview
The brief: save the room by filming it.
The Rexy's owners faced redevelopment and needed the neighbourhood to see what would be lost. We embedded for four months — screenings, repairs, arguments, reconciliations — with a two-person crew the regulars stopped noticing.
The result premiered to a sold-out room three streets from where it was shot, then toured festivals through the autumn.
- Subject
- Le Rexy cinema, Paris 20e
- Delivered
- Format
- 52min feature + DCP & broadcast masters
- Service
- Documentary
Approach
Four months, two people, no lights.
Available light only, sound recorded wild. The family reviewed rough cuts monthly and held veto over two scenes — trust bought us access no big crew could.
Outcome
A prize and a reprieve.
Best Documentary Feature at the Paris Film Festival 2025, a broadcast sale, and — the part we treasure — a packed petition that paused the redevelopment. The cinema still runs.
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