With a good dose of humour, Wim Wenders masterfully directed the remake of Leaving the Lumière Factories.

Since its release in 1986, Jean-Jacques Annaud's The Name of the Rose has reached the status of a cult film.

As improbable as it is entertaining, this crime comedy was filmed in part (mostly at the starting point of stages) during the 1948 Tour de France.

Robert Altman's filmography is a cinema that features small American communities, all of which have one thing in common: they do whatever they want.

Every day, discover one or more tracks from a film by Wim Wenders, for whom music is an integral part of the story.

On his way from Paris to Texas, German filmmaker Wim Wenders made a stop in Lyon this week to become the 15th honouree of the Lumière Award.

Highlights from a superb Master Class, full of life and infused with Wim Wenders' quiet humour.

Upon discovering the Soviet film, The Stone Flower at the age of eight, the future creator of Space Pirate Captain Harlock was struck by the beauty of the cinema. 

"Wanda was sort of based on my own personality... A sort of passivity, drifting, moving from one person to another with no direction...

For excellence in her field and the generous, passionate way she undertakes her profession as a distributor.

Author of a biography on Maurice Tourneur and a Continental Films specialist

Filmmakers, novelists or ‘heritage transmitters’, they are also writers of film. Lumière 2023 is pleased to welcome these personalities who will present and sign their works.

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Whether you’re a music enthusiast, an animation addict or a comedy fan… Here are a few suggestions to help you navigate your way through the line-up!

Lumière Award in Lyon, retrospective, prestigious editions and two new movies, ANSELM and PERFECT DAYS. Watch the presentation video!

Friday, 20 October at 7.30pm at the Amphithéatre-Centre de Congrès. Tickets are available now!

Photographic exhibitions from October 11 to December 31 at Cinema Gallery 1, 20 rue du Premier-Film, Lyon 8th

Photographic exhibitions from October 11 to Decembre 31 at Cinema Gallery 2, 3 rue de l’Arbre sec, Lyon 1st.

Photographic exhibitions from October 11 to November 12 2023 at Cinema Gallery 3, 3 rue Pleney, Lyon 1st

The Lumière film festival will continue its journey through American cinema of the 1970s, focusing on a major figure of independent cinema: Robert Altman.

For the French cinema of the 1950s and 1960s, Denys de La Patellière (1921-2013) was above all a sure sign of success: fifteen of his films sold more than a million tickets.

Ana Mariscal was one of Spain's first female directors, a pioneer in production who defended her career through sheer determination.

To mark the 120th anniversary of Ozu’s birth and the 60th anniversary of his death, the festival is introducing six of his works in previously unseen restorations.

Toute la musique qu'il aime ! Concert conceived by Bertrand Tavernier.

Robert Wiene's seminal masterpiece of German Expressionism, accompanied by the National Orchestra of Lyon conducted by Frank Strobel.

Although still young, he is already a giant of the cinema. The Lumière film festival is proud to welcome him as one of this edition’s guests of honour.

Alexander Payne is a major figure of American independent cinema. He will introduce the premiere of his eighth feature.

C’est une « grande » d’Espagne, l’une des muses de Pedro Almodóvar, magnifique dans Talons aiguilles ou La Fleur de mon secret.

A truly popular actress, with an XXL range and career, from zany comedy (Dear Mother in 2020) to dramatic realism. 

A filmmaker with a rich Hollywood career, he favours ordinary heroes who are hurled into an America plagued by the ills of the 20th century.

Jean-Jacques Annaud will be the guest of honour at the closing ceremony, where he will present the new restoration of The Name of the Rose, which has become a rarity on the big screen.

The ex-Monty Python member with the wild imagination will introduce a restored version of Twelve Monkeys, ahead of its theatrical and video re-release by L'Atelier d'Images.

Patrick Bouchitey, a distinctive actor and the genial priest in Life is a Long Quiet River, will introduce his first film as a director.

After being honoured at the festival in 2018, the Mexican director of And Your Mother Too, Gravity or Roma returns to the Lumière film festival for a tribute he wishes to pay to Swiss filmmaker Alain Tanner.

Sadao Yamanaka was one of the leading Japanese directors of the 1930s, yet only three of his films were found.

It's the most cult of cult films: the future director of The Artist and OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies has had fun “hijacking” the greatest Warner films, “redialogued” with zany glee. 

Having passed away this year, she will reappear on the screen in films, with the presence of her daughters, Lou Doillon and Charlotte Gainsbourg.

The director will come to present his film The Zone of Interest.

An anatomy of a couple brought to life by Daniel Auteuil and Emmanuelle Devos.

A moving autobiographical tale starring Marie Gillain, Françoise Fabian and Pascal Elbé.

Mixing archival footage, fictional images and film extracts, Kleber Mendonça Filho reinvents his hometown and pays tribute to the movie theatre. 

A poetic contemporary adventure film starring Isabella Rosselini and Alba Rohrwacher.

Forty years ago, Wim Wenders asked in Room 666: "Is cinema on the verge of disappearing?” Claire Denis, Asghar Farhadi, Ruben Östlund, Alice Rohrwacher, Olivier Assayas and James Gray weigh in on the same question.

A delightful and charming comedy about romance and social norms.

Thierry Frémaux, Director of the Lumière Institute, will perform readings of texts by Michel Ciment, one of the world's leading film critics and the editor of Positif, diving into his films, history and literature.

The Jungle Book at the Halle Tony Garnier to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the famous Disney studio.

A selection of Disney classics from Walt's era and a giant showing of The Jungle Book. Plus, a spectacular Star Wars All-Nighter at the Halle Tony Garnier.

A unique atmosphere: bar, entertainment, makeshift dormitory and free breakfast.

Robert Wiene's seminal masterpiece of German Expressionism, accompanied by the National Orchestra of Lyon conducted by Frank Strobel.

Un Hitchcock muet rare accompagné à l'orgue par Gabriele Agrimonti.

Music, readings, film projections : saturday, October 21 octobre in the evening at the Lumière Institute.

Newly restored, The Name of the Rose will be screened as the closing film of the 2023 Lumière film festival!

Immerse yourself in the cinematographic beauty of Kenji Misumi (Baby Cart), a maestro of chambara, the Japanese sword film, during a dark and wild all-nighter.

Wild Bunch / Goodfellas and Studio Ghibli have chosen the Lumière film festival and Lyon to unveil the premiere of the new film by the master of Japanese animation to the French public. Picture © 2023 Studio Ghibli

Festivalgoers have a prime chance to see the monumental trilogy by Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray as it has never been seen before, restored in 4K. 

Toute la musique qu'il aime ! Concert conceived by Bertrand Tavernier.

The Lumière Classics label was created to showcase the year's finest restorations of twentieth-century films and encourage their (re)discovery. 

It's the place to be for fans of cult films: mythical movies that you absolutely must (re)experience on the big screen!

Since you may have already seen these films, but never in these conditions, the festival is offering a selection of monuments to the history of cinema…

Relive the screenings that have thrilled audiences during the festival's fifteen-year history.

To dive into the History of cinema, experience a selection of never-before-seen documentaries.

Honouring the grandeur of silent cinema, these films are mainly introduced as film-concert performances accompanied by the National Orchestra of Lyon or on organ or piano.

From welcoming the public to accompanying guests to distribution tasks, get an inside glimpse of the festival, while contributing to its smooth advancement.

Show your support for a unique cultural event.

Middle school workshops, High school prize, kids’ movie at the Halle Tony Garnier… Film buffs of tomorrow have their own program.

Make your arrival and stay in the capital of gastronomy easy as pie.

Feel like taking advantage of the festival to explore Lyon’s monuments, recommended spots, hidden & secret corners? Head toward your office of tourism.

Lumière encourages public transportation. On festival Saturdays, get 40% off tickets, while kids ride free.