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From page to screen: The Little Sister at Ciné Lumière

If you've read Fatima Daas' acclaimed autobiographical novel, The Last One (Hope Road Publishing), winner of the Prix Inrockuptibles for first novel (2020, Les Inrockuptibles) and enjoyed this moving portrait of identity and belonging, you should definitely watch Hafsia Herzi's film adaptation The Little Sister.

Winner of the Q***r Palm at Festival de Cannes, where Nadia Melliti was awarded Best Actress for her powerful performance, The Little Sister is coming exclusively to Ciné Lumière!

🗓️ From 10 June at Ciné Lumière
🎟️ https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/cinema/the-little-sister/

📸Flashback on our special screening of Sophie Fiennes’s film Acting last Friday!

We were delighted to host an in depth conversation on the acting process with acclaimed actor and director Ralf Fiennes and actor Orlando James, alongside Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod (Cheek By Jowl), moderated by Diane Gabrysiak, Head of programming and Exhibition at Ciné Lumière

Acting is out now at Ciné Lumière, courtesy of Sovereign Film Distribution

🎟️ https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/cinema/acting-2/ #/

🌊Happy World Ocean Day!

We are delighted to welcome the premiere of the Oceanic Global Short Film Festival in London on 22 June at Ciné Lumière.

Under this year’s theme, Films That Awaken New Depths, the programme features four award-winning short films inviting audiences to reconnect with the ocean through awe, curiosity, and human connection.

Following the screening, join a conversation with filmmakers and special guests, and connect with a community of creatives, scientists, and ocean advocates.

Oceanic Global

🗓️ 22 June - 19.30 at Ciné Lumière
🎟️ https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/cinema/oceanic-global-short-film-festival-london-premiere/

📽From Page to Screen with The Three Musketeers!

Martin Bourboulon's take on Alexandre Dumas' classic novel follows d'Artagnan, a spirited young Gascon, who is left for dead after trying to save a young woman from being kidnapped. When he arrives in Paris, he tries by all means to find his attackers. Little does he know that his quest will lead him to the heart of a real war where the future of France is at stake.



🗓️ From 10 June at Ciné Lumière
🎟️ https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/cinema/the-three-musketeers-dartagnan-2/

New learnings this summer with our Culture & Society courses!

For those wishing to gain insight into French culture while perfecting their language skills - from current affairs, french society, contemporary literatire or French cinema - we have tailored courses for all levels.

at the French Institute, c'est magnifique !

👉 https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/french-courses/

Watch Jodie Foster return to French Cinema after 20 years! 🇫🇷📽️

Ciné Lumière is screening previews on 11 & 20, and welcoming director Rebecca Zlotowski on 24 June for a Q&A before its national release on 26 June.

A Private Life follows psychiatrist Lilian Steiner (Jodie Foster), who begins to suspect murder after the sudden death of a patient. She embarks on an investigation across France that blends the taut suspense of a thriller with a sharp reflection on psychoanalysis today.

Director Rebecca Zlotowski (Grand Central, An Easy Girl) delivers a gripping new vision of French cinema, with Jodie Foster joined by a stellar cast including Virginie Efira, Vincent Lacoste, and Daniel Auteuil.

🗓️ From 11 June at Ciné Lumière
🎟️ https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/cinema/a-private-life-3/

Once or Twice a week, French up your life at the French Institute! 🇫🇷

Join our courses starting from 15 June and level up your French skills!

at the French Institute, c'est magnifique !
👉 https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/french-courses/