On the occasion of the end-of-year festivities,Julien NonnonsignsJourney in the Mediterranean, amonumental video mapping showprojected on theCity Hall of Marseille. Designed as an immersive 15-minute film,15 minutes, this project invites young and old to rediscover Christmas through the cultures of the countries bordering the Mediterranean.

Between light, architecture, and visual storytelling, the facade of the town hall becomes a giant screen, transforming the heart ofMarseilleinto a place of travel, sharing, and emotion

A monumental mapping in service of a cultural narrative

Unlike traditional Christmas shows,Journey in the Mediterraneanoffers a narrative and sensitive approach. The film exploresthe different ways to celebrate Christmas around the Mediterranean basin, highlighting the richness of traditions, symbols, and atmospheres unique to each culture.

From the shores of southern Europe to the eastern and North African banks, the mapping tells:

• the diversity of festive rituals

• the place of family and sharing

• light as a central element of celebrations

The video mapping becomes here atool for cultural transmission, accessible to all audiences.

An original and immersive audiovisual creation

The show is based on acompletely original visual creation, designed specifically for the architecture of the Marseille town hall. The volumes, reliefs, and openings of the building are integrated into the narrative, creating the illusion that the facade transforms, opens, and travels.

The soundtrack plays a central role in the experience.An original music score, composed specifically for the show, accompanies each scene and enhances the immersion. Mediterranean sounds interact with contemporary writing, creating a warm, festive, and universal atmosphere.

A Christmas show for all audiences

Designed to beintergenerational, Journey in the Mediterraneanis aimed at both:

• families

• the residents of Marseille

• visitors passing through during the holidays

Without text or explanatory speech, the show prioritizes image, music, and emotion, allowing everyone to freely project themselves into the proposed journey.

This approach makes mapping amoment of gathering, where digital art becomes a common language.

Video mapping as a tool for urban enhancement

With this project, the city of Marseille affirms the role ofvideo mapping in animating public spaceduring the holiday season. Institutional architecture transforms into an artistic support, creating a direct link between heritage, contemporary creation, and the public.

Journey in the Mediterraneanillustrates how mapping can:

• revitalize a downtown area

• enhance an iconic building

• offer a cultural alternative to traditional decorations

In summary

Journey in the Mediterraneanis aChristmas video mapping show, poetic and immersive, projected onto the city hall of Marseille. Through a 15-minute film and original music, it celebrates the diversity of Mediterranean traditions in a luminous, festive experience accessible to all.

Commissioner

Marseille Tourist Office