Guillotière Square: The Last Remaining Hopes

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  • Director: soupe

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  • Premiere: 2025

  • Duration: 0 minute

  • Country: French


The evacuation of Lyon's symbolic place, Guillotière Square, and the construction of new buildings in its place.


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Guillotière Square: The Last Remaining Hopes

In October 2024, Guillotière Square, located in the heart of Lyon and seen as a symbol of hope by many, was evacuated. This place was hosting various social and cultural events and was an important meeting point for the local people. However, under the pressure of developers, new buildings will be constructed in place of this historic site. What will happen to those who were evacuated? What will remain to remember this place? The film presents these questions to the audience and forces them to think. The story of Guillotière Square discusses the issues of modern urbanization and the marginalization of society's lower classes. While watching the film, viewers can put themselves in the place of the last inhabitants of this place and feel the emotional turmoil they experienced.

The film was primarily shot at Guillotière Square. This place is located in the heart of Lyon, in a region of historical and cultural significance.