“True or False”: Short Films Selected by Students from the Carcassonne School of Education
Throughout the 2025–2026 academic year, students and staff at the Carcassonne campus of the Faculty of Education watched, discussed, and selected short films as part of a workshop led by the KOVisuel association. On Tuesday, April 7, at 8 p.m., the selected films will be screened at the CGR-Le Colisée movie theater in Carcassonne during an evening event hosted by everyone who participated in the workshop.
A “Short Film Programming” Workshop
From October 2025 to March 2026, 15 students and staff members participated in a workshop on programming short films centered on the theme of the boundary between truth and fiction. Each month, Jacob Redman from the film education association KOVisuel provided them with a shortlist of short films. The participants analyzed, discussed, and defended their favorite films, listened to everyone’s arguments, and reached a consensus to propose a rich and varied final selection to present to the general public.
A Theme: Fact vs. Fiction
At a time when fake news, rumors, and manipulated images are spreading at breakneck speed, let’s take a moment to reflect on what is “true” and what is “false”—and the blurred line between these two concepts. From the little white lies of everyday life to large-scale disinformation, there are many ways in which reality and fantasy can become confused. Through eight short films, visitors will have the opportunity to discover how cinema, the art of the image, and fiction grapple with these questions.
A movie screening at the CGR-Le Colisée theater
Since 2023, the CGR-Le Colisée movie theater has hosted this project every year, organized by the University of Montpellier’s Art & Culture Department. This event on April 7, 2026—open to everyone for a flat fee of 5€—will be hosted by the students and staff who participated in the workshop throughout the year. They will present their selections and lead a discussion following the screening.
The workshop and film screening are organized by the Art & Culture Department—Campus Life Division of the University of Montpellier, in partnership with the Faculty of Education, Les Amis du Cinoch’, and KOVisuel, and are co-funded by the CVEC (Contribution to Student and Campus Life).
