Invitation to Sean Penn
A consummate actor, two-time Academy Award winner and a committed director, Sean Penn embodies visceral, political, uncompromising cinema. He brings a rare intensity to every role, while pursuing a bold career as a filmmaker.
Masterclass
Meet with Sean Penn
On 13 October at 3pm at the Pathé Bellecour movie theatre
Exceptional screening - Into the Wild
Introduced by par Sean Penn
On Sunday, 12 October at 3pm at the Halle Tony Garnier
Screenings
Director
The Indian Runner by Sean Penn (1991, 2h07, Prohibited ages -12)
After returning from Vietnam, Frank throws the small town of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, into turmoil... A chronicle of America and Viggo Mortensen's first major role.
Institut Lumière (Hangar) Sun12 7.30pm - Screening preceded by 11'09"01 - September 11 - Segment USA by Sean Penn (2002, 11min) | UGC Confluence Mon13 7.15pm | Pathé Bellecour Fri17 8.30pm | Institut Lumière (Villa) Sun19 6.15pm
The Crossing Guard by Sean Penn (1995, 1h51)
Freddy (Jack Nicholson) can’t seem to move past the death of his daughter, who was hit by a reckless driver. Awaiting the culprit when the latter is released from prison, there’s just one thing on Freddy’s mind: revenge... Sean Penn's second feature film, and perhaps his most personal.
Pathé Bellecour Mon13 8pm | Lumière Terreaux Tue14 8.45pm | UGC Confluence Thu16 6.45pm
Into the Wild by Sean Penn (2007, 2h28)
Chris McCandless (Emile Hirsch), a graduate from a wealthy family, leaves it all behind to set out alone and escape civilisation, traveling across America to reach Alaska in a quest for spiritual meaning... A powerful ode to freedom and nature, Sean Penn signs a work that delivers overwhelming emotion.
Halle Tony Garnier Sun12 3pm
Actor
Dead Man Walking by Tim Robbins (1995, 2h02)
Sentenced to death, Matthew (Sean Penn) writes to Sister Helen (Susan Sarandon) requesting her support in his attempt to obtain a pardon... Without ever absolving the prisoner, Tim Robbins demonstrates the absurdity of capital punishment. A masterpiece.
Comœdia Mon13 10.45am | Pathé Bellecour Mon13 4.45pm | Lumière Bellecour Wed15 8.30pm | UGC Confluence Thu16 10.45am
Sean Penn will introduce
Manas by Marianna Brennand (2025, 1h41)
In Marajó, in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Marcielle just thirteen, dreams of being elsewhere... Behind the backdrop of Paradise, Marianna Brennand reveals the sordid reality of forced prostitution.
Lumière Terreaux Mon13 8.30pm
Sentimental Value by Joachim Trier (Affeksjonsverdi, 2025, 2h13)
Nora is faced with the return of her filmmaker father, who wants to direct her in an autobiographical film...
Pathé Bellecour Sat11 2.45pm (tickets available at Pathé Bellecour)
