2300 plan 9 : les Etranges nuits du cinéma
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
2300 Plan 9, also known as Les Étranges Nuits du Cinéma, is a long-running film festival in La Chaux-de-Fonds organized by a non-profit association. It is notable for its offbeat atmosphere and for transforming the Temple Allemand into an immersive venue for cult, underground, and unconventional cinema, with programming that includes experimental, psychedelic, horror, trash, and science-fiction films. The festival is significant in the Swiss festival circuit as a distinctive alternative event that combines screenings with cine-concerts, performances, and other side events, giving it a strong identity beyond mainstream film programming.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+34 pts)
- 26 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Temple Allemand
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
2000
Venue
Temple Allemand
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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