Branche et ciné 2026: the open-air film festival in the forests of Île-de-France this summer

Are you a fan of the cinema, but don't feel like shutting yourself away in a dark theatre on a sunny day? Here's the solution: the Branche et Ciné festival offers outdoor cinema, in the heart of nature! Head for the forests of the Hauts-de-France and Île-de-France regions to enjoy free film screenings between the trees.

Branche et Ciné is celebrating its 8th edition from June 26 to July 10, 2026. Organized by the Office National des Forêts, the festival offers more than a dozen outdoor screenings in some of the region’s most beautiful forests. With this annual festival, sponsored by actress Juliette Binoche, the institution presents spectators with an unconventional cinema experience. It’s also a chance to spotlight nature and forests from a fresh perspective.

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Through cinema and art, forests are reinventing themselves, turning into new playgrounds and dreamscapes for walkers and cinephiles. Each year, a themed program highlights a fresh aspect of this natural world. Here are the films to watch outdoors this summer 2026.

The lineup for the 2026 edition in Île-de-France:

• Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind by Hayao Miyazaki
  French version (VF)
  Friday, June 26
  La Grange State Forest
  Étoile de Bellevue, Yerres - 91 330 Yerres, Essonne, Île-de-France
  Showtime: 10:00 PM - Duration: 1h57
  All audiences
  
  
• The Call of the Forests by Vincent Munier
  Friday, June 26
  Meudon State Forest
  Anemometer Junction - 92 140 Clamart, Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France
  Showtime: 10:00 PM - Duration: 1h33
  All audiences
  
  
• Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind by Hayao Miyazaki
  French version (VF)
  Saturday, June 27
  Meudon State Forest
  Anemometer Junction - 92 140 Clamart, Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France
  Showtime: 10:00 PM - Duration: 1h57
  All audiences
  
  
• The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey by Peter Jackson
  French version (VF)
  Friday, July 10
  Paley Castle
  Paley Castle - 77710 Paley, Île-de-France
  Pre-show: Food trucks, a beverage stand and on-site shop from 5:00 PM. A magical evening with workshops, roaming performers and outdoor cinema
  Showtime: 10:00 PM - Duration: 2h49
  All ages. Some scenes may upset sensitive viewers

A beautiful program that will enchant our summer evenings. Ready for a walk in the woods? For full details of screening times and locations, and to reserve your tickets, visit the official festival website.