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

Selected documentaries made with local residents, followed by discussions with the filmmakers: Toiles sous toile returns November 14–20, 2026 at the Gilbert Klein Conservatory in Clichy-sous-Bois. This 15th edition of the festival, supported by La Fontaine aux Images, is free.

This year, 145 residents of all ages took part in the program. The film lineup centers on solidarity, artistic creation, and the sharing of knowledge. Photographic short films accompany the screenings, while the organizer notes one-hour discussions to follow after the films.

The opening night, November 14 at 8:30 p.m., features Belleville nous verra toujours danser by Hugo Sobelman. The documentary follows a group of teenagers who volunteer at a free legal-aid clinic in the Belleville neighborhood. Two short films precede it: Le Chant du Cygne by Andrea Mantovani, and Hors réseaux by Julia Gandolfo.

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The program also features The Gleaners and the Glaneuse, by Agnès Varda, on November 16 at 2:00 PM, and Bye Bye Tibériade, by Lina Soualem, on November 20 at 9:00 PM. Two perspectives on the gestures and stories that are passed down, from gleaning in France to the memory of a Palestinian family.

Screenings take place at the Gilbert Klein Conservatory, 11 November 1918 Square, in Clichy-sous-Bois. Admission is free. The opening night can be reserved via the festival’s ticketing portal; individual and group bookings are also available at contact@fontaineauximages.fr.

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