Rock This Town (international music film festival)
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Rock This Town is the international music film festival held each spring in Pau, France, at Cinéma Le Méliès. Founded in 2007, it is notable for bringing together cinema, concerts, ciné-concerts, exhibitions, and literature, while presenting films that explore music and its cultural, political, and social resonances. The festival screens documentaries, fiction films, shorts, and features across genres tied to music, and it has gained additional visibility through its membership in the Music Film Festival Network and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine festival collective.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 18 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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