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Part of a worldwide network, the Institut français du Royaume-Uni promotes French language and culture and encourages cross-cultural collaborations. Founded in 1910, and based in South Kensington in London, it comprises a Language Centre, a Cultural Centre, Ciné Lumière, a cinema with two screens, and a multi-media library, La Médiathèque.

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Press releases

Three Friends: Exclusive Release

Emmanuel Mouret’s dramatic comedy was presented in official competition at the last edition of the Venice Film Festival, in September 2024. The screening on 3…

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Beyond Words Festival

The Institut français in London is pleased to announce the 9th edition of the Beyond Words Festival of literature featuring acclaimed authors and new voices,…

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Stage on Screen

Director Sophie Fiennes is given special focus. Celebrated for her work with Michael Clark, Grace Jones, Les ballets C de la B and Anselm Kieffer,…

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Beating Hearts: Exclusive Release

Synopsis Raised in a troublesome neighbourhood, local rebellious teenager Clotaire falls for his schoolmate Jackie, charmed by her fearless spirit and sharp wit. As powerful…

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Night of Ideas 2025

Launched in 2016, the Night of Ideas has become a worldwide project staged in 190 cities and 104 different countries. In London and Edinburgh, the…

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Versailles: in Every Sense

The French Institute in London presents Versailles: in Every Sense, revisiting the Sun King’s court through dance, music, cinema, fragrance and fashion from 24 January…

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Entente Littéraire Prize Award Ceremony

The ceremony took place at the French Residence in London in the presence of the jury’s chair, the writer Joanne Harris, and members, renowned authors…

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South Ken Kids Festival 2024

Organised by the French Institute in London, the South Ken Kids Festival is back for its 27th edition from 18 to 24 November. Under…

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French Film Festival 2024

This year’s edition at Ciné Lumière includes more than 30 films, some of them just released in France to great acclaim, such as L’amour ouf…

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Claude Chabrol – Behind the Mirror: Family Secrets

Spanning nearly 50 years of Chabrol’s career, this retrospective aims to reassess Chabrol’s cinematic legacy as a keen observer of French society and one of…

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