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Discover the best film festivals in Paris and Île-de-France on Sortiraparis.com. Our exclusive guide presents a selection of must-see film events for all film lovers. Enjoy unique screenings, meetings with directors and festive atmospheres. Reviews and recommendations to find the idealfilm festival near you.

Chéries-Chéris 2026: LGBTQIA+ film festival unveils its lineup

Chéries-Chéris prepares for its 32nd edition: competitions, contemporary queer cinema and tributes share the bill. The Blood Countess and La Bola Negra bookend a program that also explores LGBTQIA+ heritage.

Musée Guimet, musée des arts asiatiques à Paris - collection et visuels

Festival Allers-Retours 2027: Sinophone cinema returns to the Guimet Museum

The Allers-Retours festival is preparing for its ninth edition. The Guimet Museum has announced three days of free screenings and talks, from January 29 to 31, 2027.

La Nuit de la Glisse 2026: The Call at the Grand Rex, three screenings in November

La Nuit de la Glisse returns to the Grand Rex with The Call, by Thierry Donard and Olivier Sautet. Three screenings are scheduled for November 19, 20 and 22, 2026, featuring Q&As and Grand Large screenings.

Spring Snow au Festival du Film Coréen à Paris

Korean Film Festival in Paris 2026: the programme at Publicis and free screenings at Guimet

The Korean Film Festival in Paris runs from October 27 to November 3, 2026, at Publicis Cinémas. The 21st edition brings together recent films, premieres and a chance to meet Yoo Jaein, as well as a free program at the Guimet Museum.

We Are Human Festival : une journée gratuite sur le cinéma et l’IA au Forum des images

We Are Human Festival: a free day dedicated to cinema and AI at Forum des images

On November 24, 2026, the We Are Human Festival brings together screenings, discussions and workshops at the Forum des images in Paris. This first free edition explores the links between artificial intelligence, creativity and human rights.

Mon Premier Festival : le cinéma pour les tout-petits à Paris

Mon Premier Festival 2026: the award winners of the 22nd edition in Paris

Le Mystère Lucy Lost, Irish Travellers and Ma toute petite école win awards at Mon Premier Festival 2026, which reports more than 35,000 admissions.

Ici Vietnam Festival Cinéma, 9e édition en 2026

Ici Vietnam Festival Cinéma 2026: short films and discussions at the Grand Action

The Ici Vietnam Festival Cinéma returns to the Grand Action on November 14 and 15, 2026. Four screenings of short films and discussions make up this ninth edition, offering a dual perspective on Cambodia.

Cinessonne Encounters: a preview screening of Nicole Garcia’s film in Verrières-le-Buisson

The Rencontres Cinessonne open their 9th edition with 7h40 ce matin-là, Nicole Garcia’s new film. The preview screening takes place on November 13, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Espace Bernard Mantienne in Verrières-le-Buisson. Reservations are required.

Close-Up 2026: films at the festival dedicated to the city and architecture

From November 17 to 24, 2026, Close-Up returns to Paris and the Île-de-France region. The opening cine-concert, a focus on Tehran, and a slate of architecture-themed films define its sixth edition.

Rencontres Internationales Paris/Berlin 2026

Paris/Berlin Encounters 2026: Cinema and Contemporary Art in Paris

From November 23 to 29, 2026, the Paris/Berlin International Encounters bring together cinema and contemporary art in Paris. Public admission is free.

Toiles sous toile 2026 : un festival de cinéma documentaire gratuit à Clichy-sous-Bois

Toiles sous toile 2026: a free documentary film festival in Clichy-sous-Bois

From November 14 to 20, 2026, Toiles sous toile will showcase documentaries and host filmmaker meet-ups at the Gilbert Klein Conservatory in Clichy-sous-Bois. Admission is free, and reservations are now open.

Tomorrow 2026: Free documentary festival from the French overseas territories at Forum des Images

From November 4 to 8, 2026, the Demain festival returns to the Forum des Images with screenings, debates, and free concerts. Reservations open on October 19 at noon for this second edition dedicated to overseas perspectives.

Une rencontre au festival Premiers Regards

Premiers Regards 2026: a free documentary festival at CiNey in Paris

From November 6 to 8, 2026, Premiers Regards returns to CiNey in Paris’s 18th arrondissement. Its seventh edition features 15 student documentary shorts, meetings, and a workshop, with a bilingual French-LSF welcome.

Halloween 2026 at UGC: five films to see in cinemas from October 25 to 31

Coco, Coraline, The Hand, The Exorcist and Obsession make up UGC's Halloween lineup from October 25 to 31, 2026, with screenings across several Parisian cinemas.

Australian Aboriginal Film Festival 2026: three days of screenings in Paris

From December 4 to 6, 2026, the Australian Aboriginal Film Festival returns to the Arlequin and the Reflet Médicis for its 11th edition.

La Fête de la VOD 2024 : Des centaines de films à prix réduits pour tous les goûts

VOD Festival 2026: films starting at €2 to rent and €5 to buy

From October 14 to 21, 2026, the VOD Festival returns for its tenth edition across eight French platforms. New releases and classics will be available to rent from €2 and to buy from €5.

Czech-In 2026 : le cinéma tchèque et slovaque rend hommage à Václav Havel à Paris

Czech-In 2026: Czech and Slovak cinema pays tribute to Václav Havel in Paris

Czech-In returns to Paris for its 12th edition, with a highlight from October 16 to 18, 2026 at Saint-André-des-Arts. The program includes contemporary films, short features, and a Václav Havel retrospective.

Le Reflet Medicis : un cinéma indépendant au cœur du quartier Latin

Panorama of Colombian Cinema 2026 at Reflet Médicis and L’Arlequin

From October 13 to 18, 2026, the Panorama of Colombian Cinema returns to Paris for its 14th edition. The program features screenings, Q&As, and family-friendly sessions at Reflet Médicis and L’Arlequin.

Festival des Cinémas Différents et Expérimentaux 2019

Festival of Diverse and Experimental Cinemas 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France

From October 9 to 18, 2026, the Festival des Cinémas Différents et Expérimentaux de Paris offers screenings, performances, and talks. Its 28th edition features 45 films from 28 countries in competition at the Archipel.

Jung Kook : I am still : le documentaire musical sur Jungkook de BTS à voir au cinéma

Animation Film Festival 2026: Screenings and Meetings in Paris

The 25th Animation Film Festival runs from October 11 to 31, 2026, with opening screenings beginning on October 9. In Paris and Île-de-France, free screenings, premieres, and meet-and-greets round out the program.