As some cities get back to life after the coronavirus lockdown, they’re having to come up with innovative ways to bring a sense of normalcy while also staying safe. In Paris, that means using a vital resource—the Seine—to keep outdoor entertainment going. On July 18, as part of the annual Paris Plages, a floating movie theater will be set up on the river at the Bassin de la Villette.

Cinéma sur l’Eau (translated as cinema on water) is a free event that will open Paris’ summer season. Moviegoers will enjoy the 2018 film Le Grand Bain from one of 38 electric boats available for the occasion. In addition, 150 deckchairs will also be set out on the Quai de Seine so that even more people can enjoy an evening of open-air cinema.[…]

Source: Paris Transforms the River Seine Into a Floating Cinema