Re-imagining the Public Space
A new event series in Basel curated by FILMEXPLORER.
Four themes, four films: an asylum centre, an primary school, the sirens, and the perspective of a renowned architect. The "Re-imagining the Public Space" series expands the cinematic experience through walks and conversations in public spaces.
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15 October 2026, 18H00
Sirenic walk through Basel
Film screening at Stadtkino Basel, followed by a guided walk
In collaboration with Zuhören Schweiz and the Institute for Performance and Film Expanded (IPFE).
The event is also part of the film programme at Stadtkino Basel "Ruf der Sirenen", curated by Fabienne Liptay and Giuseppe Di Salvatore
Moderation: Giuseppe Di Salvatore
18H00 — Film screening at Stadtkino Basel
19H30 — Sound experience and sound walk through Basel - Before the walk, we’ll offer some refreshments
Preemptive Listening
by Aura Satz
in presence of
Sylwia Zytynska (Zuhören Schweiz)
Ute Holl and Tobias Gerber (Universität Basel, Medienwissenschaft)
and more
24 October 2026
S AM Swiss Architecture Museum
Film screening at Stadtkino Basel and a guided walk in dialogue with the exhibition at the Swiss Architecture Museum Basel (S AM) "Tony Fretton: Practice".
Moderation: Anaïs Steiner
In collaboration with the Swiss Architecture Museum Basel
15H30 — Film screening at Stadtkino Basel
16H45 — Guided visit of the exhibition "Tony Fretton: Practice" at S AM
17H30 — Walk through Basel
Sensing Bodies
by Christoph Oertli
in presence of
Christoph Oertli (artist)
Olivia Jenni (S AM)
and more
Past Events
5 September 2026, 18H00
Federal Asylum Centre Basel
Guided walk followed by an open-air film screening
Moderation: Anaïs Steiner
In collaboration with Verein Erle Perle.
The event is also part of Filmexplorer's Erle Perle Quartierkino programme
18H00 — Meeting point guided walk at Erle Perle (Erlenmattplatz)
20H30 — Film screenings at Erle Perle
On Hold
by Delia Hess
Die Anhörung
by Lisa Gerig
in presence of
Delia Hess, director (On Hold)
Yves Honla, protagonist & author (Die Anhörung)
Nina Müller, DGZ Erlenmatt
19 September 2026, 16H00
Christoph Merian Primary School
Film screening at Stadtkino Basel, followed by a guided walk
Moderation: Anaïs Steiner
In collaboration with ARGE Q4 West Architekten AG, Basel / Hosoya Schaefer Architects AG, Zürich
16H00 — Film screening at Stadtkino Basel
18H00 — Meeting point guided walk at the entrance to Christoph Merian Primary School - After the walk, we’ll offer some refreshments
Takara - La nuit où j'ai nagé
by Damien Manivel and Kohei Igarashi
in presence of
ARGE Q4 West Architekten AG, Basel
Jacqueline Maurer (Erziehungsdepartement Basel Stadt)
Sabine Schärer (Bau-/Verkehrsdepartement Basel Stadt)
and more
The project "Re-imagining the Public Space" is supported by the Christoph Merian Foundation
