14. The Night of the Ad Eaters

The Night of the Ad Eaters is an international all night show dedicated to screening the world's most creative, funny, provocative, and shocking commercials in a party atmosphere. Created in Switzerland in 1981 by Jean Marie Boursicot, the show was initially designed to raise funds for his Cinematheque project, which is intended for the preservation of advertising archives. Today, the Cinematheque is the biggest and only film library in the world dedicated to TV and cinema commercials - it holds more than 1 million films from all over the world.

The Cinematheque Jean Marie Boursicot. Image via

The Night of the Ad Eaters runs yearly in more than 40 countries worldwide, creating a fun shared experience between people of various nationalities and cultures. To get a better idea of what the show looks like in reality, see the trailer below.

to ensure the preservation of advertising archives - See more at: http://www.adeater.com/cinematheque-jean-marie-boursicot.php#sthash.ijP0FijE.dpuf

to ensure the preservation of advertising archives - See more at: http://www.adeater.com/cinematheque-jean-marie-boursicot.php#sthash.ijP0FijE.dpuf

to ensure the preservation of advertising archives - See more at: http://www.adeater.com/cinematheque-jean-marie-boursicot.php#sthash.ijP0FijE.dpuf

to ensure the preservation of advertising archives - See more at: http://www.adeater.com/cinematheque-jean-marie-boursicot.php#sthash.ijP0FijE.dpuf

Jean Marie Boursicot

Jean Marie Boursicot

 

A mix between a movie night, a concert, and a party, this show seems like a must-see for anyone who loves advertising or just wants to have fun. Besides great entertainment, it offers a variety of amusing commercials, like these:

If you are considering attending the show in the near future, you may want to check out the U.S. tour map and dates. I wish the show came to Oregon though because it would be fun to go and see it! 

Have you ever seen this show? If not, would you like to?