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De Gaulle (Part 1): Résistance

June 1940. France collapses and signs the armistice. In the midst of the chaos, one man refuses to give up. Alone against the odds, this…

13:30 20:05

Kids & Families

Workshops

Thu 15 Oct

Halloween Craft Workshop

Come and make your own little pumpkin to celebrate Halloween! A delicious goûter will also be offered to all participants, making it a joyful and…

15:00

Films

New Releases

Today

Comédie Française

The Comédie-Française is one of France’s most revered arts institutions, and the oldest still-performing theatre company in the world. There is one golden rule: the…

16:30 18:15

Films

New Releases

Today

Steal this Story, Please!

“Got to where the silence is, and say something” Amy Goodman Undeterred by armed soldiers, evasive politicians, and riot police, Amy Goodman has reported…

16:30

Kids & Families

Workshops

Thu 15 Oct

Witches of Lacrima: A Magical Writing Adventure

Step into the enchanted forest of Lacrima and discover the art of witchcraft through words! In this creative writing workshop led by Clémentine Baudet, young…

16:30

Arts

Books & Ideas

Talks

Thu 15 Oct

Reading Group on Une femme en contre-jour by Gaëlle Josse

As part of the 200 Years of Photography cycle, the French Institute’s reading group will shine a light on Vivian Maier (1926-2009) whose invisible life…

18:15

Films

Today

Short Animations for Adults

Enjoy a selection of recent French animation shorts for adults.

18:30

Films

New Releases

Today

De Gaulle (Part 2): Liberté

June 1940. France collapses and signs the armistice. In the midst of the chaos, one man refuses to give up. Alone against the odds, this…

20:00

Arts

Films

Sept 2026 - Sept 2027

200 Years of Photography

CinéFamilies

Festivals & Series

Films

Kids & Families

4 - 31 Oct

Fête du cinéma d’Animation

Fans of animated films, whatever your age, enjoy this animation festival with a great selection of new films alongside ultimate classics.

School Activities

Thu 15 Oct

Music in France

Immerse your pupils in French culture for a full day with linguistic or cultural activity in the morning and a school screening in the afternoon.

Books & Ideas

Talks

15 Oct - 17 Dec 2026

Reading Group

Next event : Reading Group on Une femme en contre-jour by Gaëlle Josse
Thu 15 Oct at 18:15

Arts

Books & Ideas

Concerts

Kids & Families

Talks

Highlights of the Month

Next event : De Gaulle (Part 1): Résistance
Thu 15 Oct at 13:30

CinéFamilies

Festivals & Series

Films

Kids & Families

4 - 31 Oct 2026

Fête du cinéma d’Animation

Next event : Short Animations for Adults
Thu 15 Oct at 18:30

Arts

Books & Ideas

Concerts

Films

Talks

Women Shaping the World

Next event : Nathalie Baye: A Hundred Lives
Thu 26 Nov

Arts

Films

Sept 2026 - Sept 2027

200 Years of Photography

Next event : William Klein: 100
Tue 02 Feb at 17:00

Our Annual Festivals

Books & Ideas

Festivals & Series

Films

Talks

8 - 21 June 2026

Beyond Words

Kids & Families

16 - 24 March

South Ken Kids Festival 2026

Books & Ideas

Talks

Thu 5 Feb

Night of Ideas

Edinburgh