French Film Festival London 2026: Save the Date
The French Film Festival London returns for its second year from 18 to 29 November 2026 at the Ciné Lumière, the home of French cinema in the UK.
Audiences will be on tenterhooks for news of when they may watch some of the best award-winning new French films and co-productions. Expect appearances from headline-making directors and actors, thought-provoking documentaries, innovative animation and restored classics.
As with last year, there will also be specially curated programmes for students and exclusive Q&As, all in the newly refurbished Ciné Lumière one of the country’s top independent cinemas, and part of the French Institute.
The French Film Festival London 2026 - FFFL 2026 - is curated by experts of contemporary French cinema, increasing access to premieres and previews for London based audiences and for who French is not their first language.
News of the Opening Night Premiere and when to book tickets, plus exclusive member offers to follow soon.
CINÉ LUMIÈRE
With its two screens (225 and 34 seats), equipped with digital and 35mm projection facilities, Ciné Lumière is one of the landmark arthouse cinemas in London.
Particularly known for its broad programme and the promotion of French and European films, Ciné Lumière offers daily screenings of new and exclusive releases, UK premieres, classics, documentaries, family and school screenings, as well as series and retrospectives. It is also valued for on-stage debates attended by directors, actors, scholars and film critics.
Often working in collaboration with British partners, Ciné Lumière projects over 400 films a year cumulating in over 2,000 screenings, features more than 100 on-stage discussions, and welcomes more than 50,000 patrons. It has also established itself as a showcase for world cinema, particularly through the vast array of festivals it collaborates with, highlighting the vitality of French co-productions and attracting international audiences.
FRENCH INSTITUTE IN THE UK
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 London, it comprises a Language Centre, a Cultural Centre, Ciné Lumière and La Médiathèque.
The Institut welcomes over 100,000 people each year, thanks to its wide range of public events, from film screenings, debates and festivals to concerts and workshops. It has also developed a broad offer for young audiences through public and school activities and its dedicated spaces, the Bibliothèque Quentin Blake and L’Atelier. It also hosts Gazette, London’s most authentic French brasserie.
In addition, the Institut presents and supports external cultural events, in collaboration with British partners, and fosters creation from both sides of the Channel.
