We were planning to invite Tony Gatlif to introduce his splendid film, Latcho Drom, but unfortunately, he passed away. We will thus pay tribute to him together.
From India to Spain, across eight countries, Tony Gatlif traces the long road of the Roma in music... Devoid of narration or commentary, the vibrant celebration of Romani cultures shines through with song, dance and encounters. Happy trails!
During the transition between silent films and talkies, Machatý advanced sensual and daring cinema, paying extra attention to the desires and torments of his characters.
Our thanks to the Czech National Archives
The daughter of a railroad crossing guard is charmed by a passing traveler; their encounter will change the course of her life… An erotic love/lust-at-first-sight story, a portrait of a woman exploring her sensuality. A grand œuvre of Czech silent cinema!
A young employee manages to fend off a man's advances and finds safe haven with a laborer with whom she promptly falls in love… Gustav Machaty's first talkie, and arguably his finest achievement.
A young woman leaves her husband and meets another man who awakens the sensuality in her for the first time… The highly controversial film became notorious, and its impact paved the way to Hollywood for Machaty and his go-to actress, future glamour icon, Hedy Lamarr.
To mark the release of Olivier Bomsel’s book, Toto (Séguier, Arte), we take a glance back at the world of Tonie Marshall, who was a longtime supporter of the festival.
Sunday, October 11 at 5:30pm - Village Cinéma conference room – Village Talks
Meet Olivier Bomsel, author of the book Toto (2026, Arte / Séguier), followed by a book signing
A producer, director, screenwriter and the first woman to receive a César Award for Best Director, Tonie Marshall left her mark on French cinema with her unique gaze and her independence. Olivier Bomse, her husband of over thirty years, reminisces about this side of “Tonie,” recounting her life and legacy in his book Toto, a tribute to this artist whose influence still remains strong today.
The Cinema Village at Cité de la Métropole de Lyon, Lyon 2nd
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In a beauty salon, clients and hairdressers share their vulnerabilities, desires and disappointments... A humorous and poignant ensemble film with a star-studded cast: Nathalie Baye, Bulle Ogier, Mathilde Seigner and Audrey Tautou. Winner of the César Award for Best Director.
Followed by Soin thanatos – An episode from the series Vénus et Apollon by Pascal Lahmani (2005, 26 min)
Alexandre (Patrick Pineau) and Joseph (Éric Petitjean) are rivals to win the love of Justine (Emmanuelle Devos), but she lives only for François Mitterrand... A lighthearted comedy that puts romantic desire up against political passion! Followed by Venus and Apollo – an episode from the series by Pascal Lahmani.
An icon of the Roaring Twenties and a star of the silent silver screen, Clara Bow brought a new twist to modernity, with a new take on freedom, and a new magnetism to movies. In the film It, she became the original embodiment of the “it-girl,” inaugurating the term for a liberated and irresistible generation, still very much in use today.
Thursday, October 15 at 11am - Village Cinéma conference room – Village Talks
By Martin Barnier, film historian (University of Lyon 2), in conjunction with the film concert It, organized by the Lumière film festival and the Auditorium of Lyon.
An icon of silent cinema and a beloved phenomenon of the Roaring Twenties, Clara Bow single-handedly created the notion of the “It Girl,” exemplifying both a free-spirited nature and a dazzling on-screen presence. Martin Barnier will trace the path of the actress who was forgotten far too quickly. He plaices her work within the context of a Hollywood of silent film, already spectacular, as a prelude to the film concert.
The Cinema Village at Cité de la Métropole de Lyon, Lyon 2nd
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When a new director takes over his father’s position as the head of a department store, a young salesgirl unleashes her charm with the goal of seducing him… A bona fide icon, Clara Bow becomes the original “It girl” in film history, starring in this delicious comedy, a resounding success of the Roaring Twenties.
To mark the 50th anniversary of the death of André Malraux – the writer, social activist, and later Minister of Cultural Affairs – we take a look back at his sole film, shot during the Spanish Civil War.
During the Spanish Civil War, the Republicans fight against Franco's troops and come to the aid of villagers… The only film by writer and future Minister of Culture André Malraux. An ode to courage and brotherhood.
A celebration of one of the movie studios that has shaped the history of French cinema and has carried forward its influence since 1896.
Thursday, October 15 at 5pm - Village Cinéma conference room – Village Talks
Lecture by Jacques Gerber, film historian
A year after Auguste and Louis Lumière shot their first film in Lyon, Charles and Émile Pathé founded their company in 1986. It would become one of the very first industrial powerhouses of the cinema industry and dominate global production well before 1914. Jacques Gerber traces this extraordinary adventure, from the company’s origins to the pre-war period: its early days, the rise of an industrial and artistic empire, and how Pathé has shaped cinema, both in France and abroad.
The Cinema Village at Cité de la Métropole de Lyon, Lyon 2nd
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Prince Séliman (Olaf Fjord) becomes the personal secretary of an offbeat aristocrat (Claude France) and goes off to negotiate oil concessions... A stylized adaptation featuring lavish production sets, this silent flick was a major triumph of the Roaring Twenties.
Anne-Marie dreams of becoming an aviator. When she begins her flying lessons, five potential suitors revolve around her, but her heart is captured by a certain enigmatic inventor… An aerial comedy based on Saint-Exupéry's one and only screenplay.
During the Restoration, a former Officer of Napoleon, whose greed knows no bounds, sets his sights on his uncle’s fortune…A captivating adaptation of Balzac’s book La Rabouilleuse (The Black Sheep/The Two Brothers), it employs historical reenactment to draw a portrait of human ambition.
Censored for more than half a century, this legendary British film returns in its definitive version, restored in 4K thanks to Clockwork, the new distribution and production label of Warner Bros. for independent and arthouse cinema.
In 17th-century France, a lecherous priest who opposes Cardinal Richelieu finds himself at the heart of the torment, accused of witchcraft… Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed star in this highly controversial œuvre featuring unapologetic flamboyance, inspired by the real-life case of the possessed women of Loudun, France.
A selection of previously unscreened documentaries to help you dive deeper into the history of cinema.
Dedicated to icon and artist Jane Birkin: a portrait 100% composed of archival footage, using over 70 films as source material.
An intimate dive into the life of Marina Foïs, who evokes the ever-shifting frontier between herself as a woman and the complex characters she portrays.
In 1993, France takes on the United States in a battle to make films exempt from free-trade agreements to protect French cinema, a cultural exception unlike other goods. The entire industry rallies behind the cause.
Going against the grain in Hollywood, Frances McDormand refuses stereotypical female roles and asserts her right to be "an actor like any other."
From Hollywood and Marlene Dietrich to the battles of the 2nd Armored Division, the seldom-known tale of monumental French actor Jean Gabin during the war.
A journey through Japanese images, from Hiroshima to cherry blossoms, from Godzilla to Perfect Days...
For over six decades, Marco Bellocchio has probed and analyzed Italy's wounds, handling themes ranging from family to religion, power to memory.
Marina Vlady discovers her immense popularity in the USSR ahead of meeting Vladimir Vysotsky, the country's beloved poet.
A vibrant, irreverent portrait of Japanese iconic filmmaker Seijun Suzuki, the focus of a Lumière retrospective last year.
Books, films, and their authors: discussions and book signings featuring new releases on Georges Lautner and François de Roubaix, extended on the big screen.
Monday, October 12 at 3pm - Village Cinéma conference room – Village Talks
Meet Sylvain Perret, author of the book Georges Lautner, l’oeil du professionnel (2026, Carlotta), followed by a book signing
From Crooks in Clover to Cop or Hood, Georges Lautner has shaped a style of beloved movies that are both inventive and immediately recognizable. Director Sylvain Perret looks back on the director's career and his savoir-faire as a filmmaker in a work that lets readers rediscover Lautner’s oeuvre through the eyes of a professional.
The Cinema Village at Cité de la Métropole de Lyon, Lyon 2nd
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Under the Occupation, a village doctor helps resistance fighters while maintaining a cordial relationship with a German officer... Betrand Blier stars in one of Georges Lautner’s early successes, painting a nuanced portrait of occupied France.
An inspector transferred to a Paris police station investigates with a young female colleague to find the witness in a murder case who has vanished. A tautly-wound case with Lino Ventura and Marlène Jobert, enhanced by the epic music of François de Roubaix.
