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February

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Course

Young Learners

Mon 16 Feb

Pre-GCSE / GCSE / A-Level preparation

For students in pre-GCSE or currently taking French for GCSE or A-Level, looking for additional practice—at a standard or accelerated pace— to achieve outstanding results…

Films

New Releases

From 14 Feb

The Secret Agent

Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology expert in his early 40s, is on the run. He arrives in Recife during carnival week, hoping to reunite with…

Films

New Releases

From 13 Feb

The President’s Cake

While people across 1990s Iraq struggle to survive the war and food shortages, Saddam Hussein requires each school in the country to prepare a cake…

New Releases

From 1 Feb

All That’s Left of You

Bombs echo, children scream and the cries of resistance rally on through the streets. After Palestinian teen Noor confronts Israeli soldiers at the West Bank,…

Films

New Releases

From 2 Jan

Sentimental Value

Reinsve plays Nora, a successful stage actress who, along with her sister Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas), reunites with their estranged father Gustav Borg (a mesmerising…

Course

Conversation & Grammar

Tue 17 Feb

Conversation

Wishing to gain confidence in speaking French? Conversation & Grammar, Conversation & Culture, Conversation and French society or general conversation? The choice is yours!

Films

Classics

From 15 Feb

Once Upon a Time in the West

Conflict over a parcel of land with a vital water source, resulting in a standoff between three characters (played by Claudia Cardinale, Jason Robards and…

Kids & Families

CinéFamilies

From 7 Feb

Little Amélie

Previews on 7 & 8 Feb. More screenings from 14 Feb + Art workshop on 18 Feb

Films

New Releases

From 6 Feb

The Shepherd and the Bear

Set high in the majestic French Pyrenees, The Shepherd and the Bear explores a conflict provoked by the reintroduction of brown bears in the midst…

Arts

Films

Special Screenings

Talks

18 Feb & 26 Feb

Ali in Wonderland + Conversation with Bouchra Khalili

Join us for a screening of the newly restored experimental film Ali in Wonderland (Ali au pays des merveilles, 1976) by Algerian filmmaker Djouhra Abouda,…

Films

New Releases

From 30 Jan

Nouvelle Vague

Paris, 1959. A young and rebellious director begins work on his first feature. His name is Jean-Luc Godard, and the film will be Breathless. With…

Films

Kids & Families

From 20 Feb

Zootropolis 2

+ free colouring session on 20 Feb

Films

New Releases

From 20 Feb

My Father’s Shadow

The UK’s Best International Feature Film entry to the 98th Academy Awards® and recipient of the Caméra d’Or Special Mention at Cannes, My Father’s Shadow…

Books & Ideas

Talks

10 Jan - 25 Apr

Café Philo

Open to everyone interested in discussing philosophical issues in an informal setting, the Institut’s Café Philo meets every Saturday.

Films

Special Screenings

Sat 21 Feb

Second Wind

UK Premiere followed by a panel discussion with director Masha Kondakova, producer Gennady Gazin and cast members

Films

Classics

From 22 Feb

Les Pétroleuses

1888, Bougival Junction (Texas): the French-speaking town is led by Marie Sarrazin (Cardinale). In this comedy-Western, a new family arrives, calling themselves the Millers, but…

Films

New Releases

Mon 23 Feb

It Was Just an Accident

+ Q&A with director Jafar Panahi

Exhibition

Kids & Families

25 Feb - 31 March

Quentin Blake: Fantastic Journeys and Clown

Discover Quentin Blake’s Fantastic Journeys and Clown in a colourful exhibition of prints specially curated for the festival. Ahead of the Quentin Blake Centre for…

Kids & Families

From 14 Jan

Baby Comptines

Put some sparkles in your toddler’s ears and take part in our interactive French nursery rhymes session with its instruments! Expect songs, dance and great…

Course

General French

Wed 25 Feb

Evening French in Kentish Town

Based in North London? We come to you! Try our French courses in Kentish Town.

School Activities

Thu 26 Feb

Friendship Beyond Frontiers

Concerts

Workshops

From 30 Jan

Sing in French

Come and sing in French! We invite all music lovers to come and sing with us at one of our monthly singing group sessions. They…

Films

Festivals & Series

From 27 Feb

Sirât

A father and his son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco. They are searching for Mar, the daughter and sister…

Films

Kids & Families

From 28 Feb

Stitch Head

In a castle laboratory high above a little town, a Mad Professor brings monstrous creations to (almost)-life … then promptly forgets all about them. Are…

Films

Festivals & Series

Sat 28 Feb

The Devil

Tribute to Andrzej Żuławski: screening preceded by a prerecorded introduction from season curator Michal Oleszczyk

Kids & Families

From 10 Jan

Story Time

Let your kids’ imagination run wild through our fun storytelling session. Each week, they can discover French tales and picture books read aloud by our…

Films

Festivals & Series

Sat 28 Feb

The Wedding

Tribute to Andrzej Wajda: screening preceded by a prerecorded intro from season curator Michal Oleszczyk

Classics

Films

25 Jan - 9 Apr

Celebrating Claudia Cardinale

Next event : Once Upon a Time in the West
Tue 17 Feb at 17:10

Festivals & Series

The Earth, Here and Now

Next event : The Shepherd and the Bear
Wed 18 Feb at 15:50

Films

From 6 Sept

Travelling Shots

Next event : It Was Just an Accident
Mon 23 Feb at 19:45

Festivals & Series

Films

28 Feb - 29 March

Kinoteka Polish Film Festival

Next event : The Wedding
Sat 28 Feb at 13:00

Arts

Books & Ideas

Concerts

Kids & Families

Talks

Highlights of the Month

Next event : French Courses - Winter Term
Tue 31 Mar

Our Annual Festivals

Festivals & Series

Films

12 Nov - 3 Dec

French Film Festival London 2025

Books & Ideas

Festivals & Series

Films

Talks

5 - 17 May

Beyond Words

Kids & Families

16 - 24 March

South Ken Kids Festival 2026

Books & Ideas

Talks

Thu 5 Feb

Night of Ideas

Edinburgh