“A love letter to cinema.” You might think that sounds strange here in Square Dunoyer de Segonzac, a small, quiet square in the 14th arrondissement, but it’s true, our square actually has a connection to the world of film. This square is named after Andr\u00e9 Dunoyer de Segonzac, a famous French painter and illustrator. But he was also an avid moviegoer and a friend of the great film director and actor, Sacha Guitry. Guitry’s movies offered a glimpse into Parisian life in the early 20th century. Andr\u00e9 Dunoyer de Segonzac, an observant man, would have likely been inspired by watching those films and seeing the city through Guitry’s eyes. He even got a chance to appear in one of Guitry’s films: “Donne-moi tes yeux.” Although Andr\u00e9 Dunoyer de Segonzac is best known for his paintings and etchings of landscapes and still lifes, his love for cinema might have influenced his art in more ways than we know. As you stand here in this quiet square, perhaps you can imagine the images that Andr\u00e9 Dunoyer de Segonzac may have captured in his mind, inspired by the films he saw. Some might think that painting and making movies are worlds apart. But, who knows, perhaps the inspiration for a masterpiece might have come to a painter just as he was watching a film about the city he loved.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to