On the occasion of the exhibition Tracks to Modernity, Midis du Cinéma is offering a series of films highlighting the links between art and the world of railways. Animation, architecture and painting meet for a few afternoons in the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

Delvaux, le somnambule de Saint-Idesbald - Adrien Maben
(1986, 68')
MRBAB
18 11 21
11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30

Along the railroad tracks, the small provincial stations of Belgium, the squares and the residential suburbs of Brussels, this film takes us to the intimate places of the Belgian painter Paul Delvaux (1897 - 1994). With simplicity, he recalls his childhood dreams and his daily life, which form the backdrop for his dreamlike paintings.

Info and tickets can be found here.

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Papillon de nuit - Raoul Servais
(1997, 8')
MRBAB
02 12 21
11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30

A poetic and nocturnal tale inspired by the world of painter Paul Delvaux.

Calatrava, Dieu ne joue pas aux dés - Catherine Adda
(2002, 52')
MRBAB
02 12 21
11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30

On the greatest architect of railway stations, who designed, among others the station of Liège-Guillemins.

Info and tickets can be found here.