Marilyn Monroe

October 1-24, 2026

A woman of many faces, a committed actress and a relentless worker, gifted with a rare photogenic quality and an uncanny awareness of her image, Marilyn Monroe remains, even sixty years after her death, a living legend and a muse to many contemporary creators.

To commemorate the centennial of Marilyn Monroe’s birth, the Lumière film festival 2026 unveils treasures from the personal collection of Sébastien Cauchon, an avid collector, featuring a selection of 60 photographs.

Vernissage October 1st

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100 years since Marilyn Monroe: an enthusiast's perspective

Friday, October 16 at 5pm - Village Cinéma conference room – Village Talks
Meet Sébastien Cauchon, author of Marilyn chérie (avec Catherine Deneuve, 2026, Flammarion) and Marilyn 1962 (2016, Stock).
Followed by a book signing
To mark the centennial of her birth, Sébastien Cauchon reflects on the ultimate icon, Marilyn Monroe, at once a Hollywood legend and yet a highly elusive woman. A longtime enthusiast of her life and work, he will share insight gleamed from his books, which are part admiration and part documentary research of the captivating timeless figure.

The Cinema Village at Cité de la Métropole de Lyon, Lyon 2nd
> Tickets  (Free admission; tickets must be collected from the ticket office.)