La Vie de château, mon enfance à Versailles

Recently orphaned, eight-year-old Violette goes to live with her uncle Régis, a maintenance worker at the Palace of Versailles. Shy and withdrawn, she immediately rejects him and decides not to speak to him at all.  Set behind the scenes of the former royal palace, the film follows the slow, sometimes awkward relationship between a stubborn child and an unlikely guardian as they learn to cope with loss and adjust to life together.  
 
The session on March 11 is a RELAX screening. Further information is available at the bottom of the page.  
Booking for the screening via Cinémas du Grütli.
In collaboration with Grand Écran pour les enfants – Cinémas du Grütli.
 
Philosophy workshop for children
Wednesday, March 11 at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 15 at 11:45 a.m.

In partnership with AXXIS and Cinémas du Grütli, FIFDH is hosting a philosophy workshop designed especially for children.
 
The session offers a supportive space where children can speak freely, listen to others, ask questions and develop their critical thinking skills. The workshop encourages confidence and curiosity, showing that philosophy can also be about learning to think independently.
For children aged 6–10. Places are limited.
 
Free workshop, registration required by email: info@axxis.ong
 
Workshops take place on the 3rd floor of the Maison des Arts du Grütli.

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RELAX screening on 11 March
This is a RELAX film screening.
 
All audiences are welcome.
All behaviour, even unexpected behaviour, is seen as an expression of feeling.
Cultural life is open to everyone.
During this relax film screening, we invite you to watch an animated film:
‘La Vie de Château, mon enfance à Versailles’ (Life in a Castle, My Childhood in Versailles)
 
When is it?
Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 2.45 p.m. 
 
How long does it last?
It lasts 81 minutes.
 
What is the minimum age requirement?
You must be at least 6 years old to see this film.
 
How much does it cost?
It costs 8 francs. Are you bringing someone with you? Then it’s free for that person.
 
How do I book?
You can contact Sarah Maes. 
By email: sm@cinemas-du-grutli.ch 
By telephone: 022 320 78 78
 
What is it about? 
Violette is 8 years old. 
After the death of her parents, she goes to live with her uncle Régis. 
Régis works as a maintenance worker at the Palace of Versailles. 
 
At first, Violette does not like her uncle at all. 
He smells bad and no longer even speaks to her parents. 
So Violette runs away whenever she can. This means that Violette sneaks out whenever she has the chance. 
 
Little by little, Violette and Régis get to know each other and learn to trust each other. 
In the corridors of the palace, Violette grows up thanks to:
– her uncle,
– her friend Malcolm,
– the social worker,
– and the other people she meets.
 
Over time, Violette rebuilds her life and creates a new family.
 
The film gently addresses difficult subjects:
It deals with the death of loved ones. It also deals with uprooting.
This means changing location and family. 
 
It is also an optimistic story. The story shows that it is important to: 
– surround yourself with caring people 
– take care of yourself.
 
Everyone is welcome at Relax film screening.
For example:
parents with their babies
elderly people
people with disabilities
people who feel uncomfortable in enclosed spaces
 
What happens during a Relax screening?
 
Before the film:
Someone welcomes you
They show you to the theatre
They give you information about the film
The lights dim slowly
The film begins
 
During the film:
The door remains open
You can come and go as you please
The sound is softer
You can react however you like:
talk
move around
laugh
Someone is there to help you if needed
 
After the film, you can:
have a drink
discuss the film
visit the museum
ask for help getting home
 
For example, to:
find out the TPG bus and tram timetables
(TPG = Transports Publics Genevois)
call a taxi
 
This event is free and no registration is required.
 
Do you have any questions?
Call the Cinémas du Grütli on 022 320 78 78
All your RELAX outings in Geneva: HERE
Relax sessions in Geneva are coordinated by the Out of the Box Association