Jean-Michel Jarre - Rendez-Vous Lyon

About This Movie

Rendez-Vous Lyon is quite an experience, really. Directed by Jean-François Gauthier, this concert film captures Jean-Michel Jarre's monumental performance in Lyon, set against a backdrop of light and sound like no other. On October 5th, 1986, the city came alive as over 800,000 spectators gathered by the Saône. The atmosphere? Electric. The pacing is mesmerizing, with transitions that blend the music with jaw-dropping visuals—cannons of light firing into the night sky. The themes? Connection through music and communal celebration, all elevated by practical effects that were groundbreaking for its time. It's definitely a standout piece in Jarre's oeuvre, showcasing not just his music but also the sheer scale of live performance art.

Concert captured on October 5, 1986Features stunning light displaysExplores themes of music and connection