{"id":43326,"date":"2026-02-03T09:11:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T08:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/?film=la-vie-de-chateau-mon-enfance-a-versailles"},"modified":"2026-03-18T15:22:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:22:00","slug":"la-vie-de-chateau-mon-enfance-a-versailles","status":"publish","type":"film","link":"https:\/\/fifdh.org\/en\/festival\/program\/2026\/film\/la-vie-de-chateau-mon-enfance-a-versailles\/","title":{"rendered":"La Vie de ch\u00e2teau, mon enfance \u00e0 Versailles"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recently orphaned, eight-year-old Violette goes to live with her uncle R\u00e9gis, a maintenance worker at the Palace of Versailles. Shy and withdrawn, she immediately rejects him and decides not to speak to him at all.\u00a0 Set behind the scenes of the former royal palace, the film follows the slow,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.\u00a0\u00a0
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\nThe session on March 11<\/strong> is a RELAX screening. Further information is available at the bottom of the page.\u00a0\u00a0
\nBooking for the screening via Cin\u00e9mas du Gr\u00fctli.<\/a>
\nIn collaboration with Grand \u00c9cran pour les enfants \u2013 Cin\u00e9mas du Gr\u00fctli.<\/a>
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\nPhilosophy workshop for children
Wednesday, March 11 at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 15 at 11:45 a.m.
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\nIn partnership with AXXIS and Cin\u00e9mas du Gr\u00fctli, FIFDH is hosting a philosophy workshop designed especially for children.
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\nThe 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.
\nFor children aged 6\u201310. Places are limited.
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\nFree workshop, registration required by email: info@axxis.ong<\/a>
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\nWorkshops take place on the 3rd floor of the Maison des Arts du Gr\u00fctli.<\/p>\n

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\nRELAX screening on 11 March<\/strong>
\nThis is a RELAX film screening.<\/strong>
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\nAll audiences are welcome.
\nAll behaviour, even unexpected behaviour, is seen as an expression of feeling.
\nCultural life is open to everyone.
\nDuring this relax film screening, we invite you to watch an animated film:
\n\u2018La Vie de Ch\u00e2teau, mon enfance \u00e0 Versailles\u2019 (Life in a Castle, My Childhood in Versailles)
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\nWhen is it?<\/strong>
\nWednesday 11 March 2026 at 2.45 p.m.\u00a0
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\nHow long does it last?<\/strong>
\nIt lasts 81 minutes.
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\nWhat is the minimum age requirement?<\/strong>
\nYou must be at least 6 years old to see this film.
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\nHow much does it cost?<\/strong>
\nIt costs 8 francs. Are you bringing someone with you? Then it’s free for that person.
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\nHow do I book?<\/strong>
\nYou can contact Sarah Maes.\u00a0
\nBy email: sm@cinemas-du-grutli.ch<\/a>\u00a0
\nBy telephone: 022 320 78 78
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\nWhat is it about?\u00a0<\/strong>
\nViolette is 8 years old.\u00a0
\nAfter the death of her parents, she goes to live with her uncle R\u00e9gis.\u00a0
\nR\u00e9gis works as a maintenance worker at the Palace of Versailles.\u00a0
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\nAt first, Violette does not like her uncle at all.\u00a0
\nHe smells bad and no longer even speaks to her parents.\u00a0
\nSo Violette runs away whenever she can. This means that Violette sneaks out whenever she has the chance.\u00a0
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\nLittle by little, Violette and R\u00e9gis get to know each other and learn to trust each other.\u00a0
\nIn the corridors of the palace, Violette grows up thanks to:
\n\u2013 her uncle,
\n\u2013 her friend Malcolm,
\n\u2013 the social worker,
\n\u2013 and the other people she meets.
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\nOver time, Violette rebuilds her life and creates a new family.
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\nThe film gently addresses difficult subjects:
\nIt deals with the death of loved ones. It also deals with uprooting.
\nThis means changing location and family.\u00a0
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\nIt is also an optimistic story. The story shows that it is important to:\u00a0
\n\u2013 surround yourself with caring people\u00a0
\n\u2013 take care of yourself.
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\nEveryone is welcome at Relax film screening.<\/strong>
\nFor example:
\nparents with their babies
\nelderly people
\npeople with disabilities
\npeople who feel uncomfortable in enclosed spaces
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\nWhat happens during a Relax screening?<\/strong>
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\nBefore the film:<\/strong>
\nSomeone welcomes you
\nThey show you to the theatre
\nThey give you information about the film
\nThe lights dim slowly
\nThe film begins
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\nDuring the film:<\/strong>
\nThe door remains open
\nYou can come and go as you please
\nThe sound is softer
\nYou can react however you like:
\ntalk
\nmove around
\nlaugh
\nSomeone is there to help you if needed
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\nAfter the film, you can:<\/strong>
\nhave a drink
\ndiscuss the film
\nvisit the museum
\nask for help getting home
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\nFor example, to:<\/strong>
\nfind out the TPG bus and tram timetables
\n(TPG = Transports Publics Genevois)
\ncall a taxi
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\nThis event is free and no registration is required.<\/strong>
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\nDo you have any questions?
\nCall the Cin\u00e9mas du Gr\u00fctli on 022 320 78 78
\nAll your RELAX outings in Geneva: HERE<\/a>
\nRelax sessions<\/a> in Geneva are coordinated by the Sorties Relax Gen\u00e8ve association.<\/a><\/p>\n

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