La Cinémathèque Française
cinemaFilm archive, museum and screening venue in Paris dedicated to the history and preservation of cinema. Housed in a Frank Gehry–designed building in Bercy, it presents regular film screenings, exhibitions, a library and educational programs.
Upcoming Events (43)
La Rue (The Street), 1923
Screening of Karl Grune's 1923 silent film La Rue (The Street) at La Cinémathèque Française. A landmark German silent-era urban drama shot in stark black-and-white, this archival program highlights early cinema craft and street-life storytelling.
Compañeros (1970) – Italian Years of Lead screening
Screening of Compañeros (1970) by Sergio Corbucci, a tense look at Italy's Years of Lead. The session is presented by Steve Della Casa at La Cinémathèque Française, Paris, offering an insightful dive into classic Italian cinema.
Les Studios Atelier: Mr. Fox et sa bande
Young teens (13-15) participate in a hands-on cinema workshop at La Cinémathèque Française with Mr. Fox and his gang. This educational session blends screenings with creative activities inside the iconic Paris venue.
Le Tombeau hindou, Part 1: La Mission du yogi (1921) – screening
Screening of Le Tombeau hindou, Part 1: La Mission du yogi (1921) by Joe May, at La Cinémathèque Française. This German silent epic is presented with period intertitles and lush 1920s visuals, offering a rare glimpse into early international cinema and director Joe May’s adventurous storytelling.
Dr Mabuse, the Gambler (Part 2): Inferno
Screening of Fritz Lang's silent classic Dr. Mabuse the Gambler, Part 2: Inferno, at La Cinémathèque Française. This 1922 German expressionist thriller is presented on the big screen, inviting cinephiles to experience Mabuse's cunning crimes in a rare archival program.
Un borghese piccolo piccolo (1977) – screening
Screening of Mario Monicelli's 1977 satire Un borghese piccolo piccolo at La Cinémathèque Française. A sharp, darkly comic critique of bourgeois life set in 1970s Italy, presented in a prestigious Paris cinema renowned for its retrospectives.
La Mort a pondu un œuf (1968) - Giulio Questi
Screening of Giulio Questi's 1968 Italian cult film La Mort a pondu un œuf at La Cinémathèque Française, presented in a program on Italian cinema of the era. The screening blends satire, Western motifs and surreal imagery, offering a provocative viewing experience in a historic archive venue.
Docteur Mabuse, le joueur – Part 1: Le Grand joueur
Screening of Docteur Mabuse, le joueur, Part 1: Le Grand joueur at La Cinémathèque Française in Paris. A silent-era thriller by Fritz Lang, this retrospective highlights crime intrigue and atmospheric visuals from the era.
The Student of Prague (1926) - Silent film screening
A 1926 silent classic by Henrik Galeen, The Student of Prague, screened at La Cinémathèque Française. This program highlights early gothic cinema, with striking visuals and themes of illusion and fate in a historic Paris venue.
Aujourd'hui le cinéma: Séance présentée par Dominique Païni
An 18:30 screening at La Cinémathèque Française of Aujourd'hui le cinéma, with introductions by Dominique Païni and Stéphane. A curated Paris film event highlighting cinema history in a renowned venue.
Histoire permanente du cinéma: Les Yeux sans visage (Georges Franju, 1960)
An 11:00 screening in La Cinémathèque Française's Histoire permanente du cinéma series, presenting Georges Franju's 1960 classic Les Yeux sans visage. A rare big-screen experience of a landmark of French horror and cinematic innovation.
Duccio Tessari (1973) – Italian crime thriller (Italy's Years of Lead)
A 1973 Italian crime thriller by Duccio Tessari shown at La Cinémathèque Française as part of a program on Italy's Years of Lead. This screening showcases stylish genre cinema from 1970s Italy with political undercurrents and taut storytelling.
Aujourd'hui au cinéma: Séance et discussion
Screening at La Cinémathèque Française with a post-film discussion featuring Stéphane Batut, Céline Bozon and Tom… in a Paris cinema setting. A thoughtful evening pairing film art with expert perspectives.
La tarantola dal ventre nero (1971) - Paolo Cavara, screening
Experience Paolo Cavara’s 1971 Italian thriller La tarantola dal ventre nero at La Cinémathèque Française. A classic giallo with stylish visuals and punchy suspense, showcased in Paris’s renowned cinema archive. A must for fans of vintage European genre cinema and cinephiles seeking bold mid-century thrills.
Le témoin à abattre (1973) – Enzo G. Castellari
An archival screening of Enzo G. Castellari's 1973 thriller Le témoin à abattre at La Cinémathèque Française. This rarely shown film captures Italy's years of lead, offering a tense, stylish cinematic experience on the big screen.
The Wizard of Oz (1939) – Family matinee
Family-friendly matinee screening of The Wizard of Oz (1939) directed by Victor Fleming at La Cinémathèque Française. This timeless American fantasy plays on the big screen, perfect for kids and parents alike in a grand Paris venue.
Un citoyen se rebelle (Enzo G. Castellari, 1974)
A 1974 Italian crime drama by Enzo G. Castellari screens at La Cinémathèque Française as part of a program on Italy's Years of Lead, offering a stylish, politically charged thriller in a historic Paris venue.
Opening of the Ildikó Enyedi Retrospective
Opening night of a dedicated Ildikó Enyedi retrospective at La Cinémathèque Française in Paris. The program features a curated screening series of the director's notable works, inviting thoughtful discussion in a historic cinema setting.
Le Cabinet du docteur Caligari (1920) – Screening
Classic silent horror by Robert Wiene, Le Cabinet du docteur Caligari (1920), screened at La Cinémathèque Française. Introduced by a lecturer, the German Expressionist tale unfolds in stark sets and a haunting atmosphere.
Histoire permanente du cinéma: La Règle du jeu (Jean Renoir, 1939)
Part of the Histoire permanente du cinéma series, this screening presents Jean Renoir's 1939 classic La Règle du jeu at Paris's Cinémathèque Française. A landmark of pre-war cinema, the program invites cinephiles to revisit its sharp social satire in a revered archival venue.
Ildikó Enyedi 1997 film screening
A curated screening of a 1997 film by Ildikó Enyedi at La Cinémathèque Française in Paris. The program highlights Enyedi's lyrical storytelling and striking visuals in a historic cinema.
Les rencontres de la bibliothèque - Cinémathèque Française
A library-themed film screening and discussion at the Cinémathèque Française in Paris, part of the Les rencontres de la bibliothèque series. Free entry, subject to seating availability. The program pairs archival cinema with literary dialogue, offering a thoughtful afternoon in a historic venue.
Allonsanfan (1974) – Taviani brothers screening
A screening of Allonsanfan (1974), the Taviani brothers’ political drama, at La Cinémathèque Française in Paris. This rare classic dives into revolutionary ideals in Italy, presented with a purposeful, cinema-as-social-critique atmosphere.
L'écran démoniaque: Expressionnisme à l'écran — histoire d’un label
Join a thought-provoking conference at La Cinémathèque Française as Tamara Eble analyzes 'L'écran démoniaque' and Expressionism on screen, tracing the history of a film label. A scholarly, formal talk blending cinema history with aesthetic analysis in a Paris institution.
Ciné-club Murielle Joudet: Dillinger est mort
Murielle Joudet's cine-club screens Marco Ferreri's Dillinger est mort at La Cinémathèque Française. A curated Paris screening in a legendary cinema setting, inviting discussion on European cinema heritage.
Histoire permanente du cinéma: La Dame du vendredi (Howard Hawks, 1940)
On 27 March 2026 at 11:00, La Cinémathèque Française screens La Dame du vendredi (Howard Hawks, 1940), as part of the Histoire permanente du cinéma series. A curated window into classic-era cinema at the iconic Paris venue.
Opium: Die Sensation der Nerven (Robert Reinert, 1919)
Screening of the 1919 silent feature Opium: Die Sensation der Nerven by Robert Reinert at La Cinémathèque Française (Paris). This early German Expressionist drama, shown in a 11:00 session on March 27, 2026, offers a rare glimpse into silent cinema and Reinert’s provocative visual language.
Ildikó Enyedi: Freischütz (1994) - Screening
Screening at La Cinémathèque Française of Ildikó Enyedi's 1994 Freischütz, part of a curated program exploring the director's distinctive storytelling. An intimate cinema experience in a celebrated Paris venue.
Les Nibelungen Part 1: The Death of Siegfried (1924) – Fritz Lang
Fritz Lang's silent epic Les Nibelungen Part 1: The Death of Siegfried (1924) is shown in a restored screening at La Cinémathèque Française. A monumental mythic tale told through dramatic visuals and early cinema bravura, this edition invites cinephiles to witness the era's grandeur.
Children's workshop for ages 3-6 at La Cinémathèque Française
A children's workshop for ages 3–6 at La Cinémathèque Française in Paris. The session, titled Y'a un truc, offers hands-on activities to introduce young cinema fans to film language in a renowned cinema setting and is currently listed as Atelier complet (fully booked).
The Story of My Wife (Ildikó Enyedi, 2021) – Screening
Screening of Ildikó Enyedi's The Story of My Wife (2021) at La Cinémathèque Française in Paris. A visually lush, provocative drama showcased in a curated program, inviting discussion of memory, love, and obsession.
Mon XXe siècle (Ildikó Enyedi, 1989) – séance pour moins de 26 ans
Screening of Ildikó Enyedi's Mon XXe siècle (1989) at La Cinémathèque Française. Part of La Cinémathèque pour les moins de 26 ans, this youth-friendly screening brings a Hungarian classic to a historic Paris cinema.
Confession of a Police Commissioner (Damiani, 1971)
At La Cinémathèque Française, a 1971 Italian thriller by Damiano Damiani—Confession of a Police Commissioner to the Prosecutor of the Republic—screens at 14:30. This sharp political crime drama examines corruption and authority, in a classic Paris screening of a landmark Italian film.
Ildikó Enyedi: Vakond (1987)
Screening of Ildikó Enyedi's 1987 film Vakond at La Cinémathèque Française. A rare opportunity to see the early work of the Hungarian filmmaker in Paris' renowned cinema institution. The program spotlights intimate storytelling and evocative visuals that define Enyedi's distinctive style.
Cadavres exquis: Italie, années de plomb (Francesco Rosi, 1976)
La Cinémathèque Française screens Francesco Rosi's 1976 film Cadavres exquis (Italie, années de plomb), a sharp meditation on Italy's Years of Lead. A late-evening program that showcases Italian cinema at its most political, with a focus on Rosi's incisive storytelling.
Family Screening: Le Secret de la pyramide
La Cinémathèque Française hosts a family-friendly matinee screening of Le Secret de la pyramide (1985) directed by Barry Levinson. This classic adventure invites families to enjoy a warmly nostalgic cinema experience in a historic Paris venue.
Le Vent d'Est (1970) – Godard & Gorin screening
Screening of Le Vent d'Est (1970) by Jean-Luc Godard and Jean-Pierre Gorin at La Cinémathèque Française, with a post-screening dialogue. This political cinema classic pairs Italian history with experimental montage, inviting viewers to reflect on media and ideology.
L'Écran démoniaque: Les Espions (Fritz Lang, 1928)
A classic silent thriller by Fritz Lang, Les Espions (1928), shown at La Cinémathèque Française. The screening brings this landmark espionage drama to a Paris audience in an atmospheric, early cinema setting.
Special screening: Rope (La Corde au cou)
Special screening of the classic Rope (La Corde au cou) at La Cinémathèque Française. An archival Paris cinephile event showcasing Hitchcock's suspense on the big screen with context notes from the program.
La Ville accuse (Sergio Martino, 1975)
Curated screening of La Ville accuse (Sergio Martino, 1975) at La Cinémathèque Française. This Italian thriller from the mid-70s is presented in the historic Paris venue, inviting fans of classic cinema to revisit genre craft and post‑war political mood through archival film.
Screening and Q&A with Germain Lecarpentier
Screening at La Cinémathèque Française in Paris, followed by a Q&A with Germain Lecarpentier. This event pairs archival cinema with an insightful post-screening discussion, ideal for cinephiles seeking behind-the-scenes context.
Trois frères (Francesco Rosi, 1980) – Histoire permanente du cinéma
Part of La Cinémathèque Française's Histoire permanente du cinéma, this screening presents Francesco Rosi's 1980 Trois frères at the iconic Paris venue. A showcase of late-20th-century Italian cinema, it pairs rich social drama with archival charm in an evocative art-house setting.
Un juge en danger (Damiano Damiani, 1977)
Screening of Damiano Damiani's 1977 Italian crime drama Un juge en danger as part of the Italie, années de plomb program at La Cinémathèque Française. A tense political thriller from Italy's Years of Lead, spotlighting a judge's peril in a charged courtroom, with French context.