13 shorts and 11 features. Not one more, not one less, and systematically selected with the utmost care: the films presented at La Semaine de la Critique have featured Jacques Audiard, Arnaud Desplechin, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Ken Loach, Wong Kar Wai and many others. It's a meeting place for future great directors, the starting point for great careers...
La Semaine de la Critique 2025 takes place in Cannes, of course, but also at the Cinémathèque française, during the famous selection rehearsal held this year from June 4 to 9, 2025. An unmissable opportunity to discover exclusive previews of the films in competition, less than 15 days after the Cannes Festival 2025.
In the presence of the short and feature film crews, a week of screenings at the Cinémathèque Française has become an unmissable June event in Paris.
L'intérêt d'Adam by Laura Wandel, Critics' Week 2025 opening film
La Semaine de la Critique will open its 64th edition with a screening of Laura Wandel's L'intérêt d'Adam. [Read more]
Sleepless City (Ciudad Sin Sueño) by Guillermo Galoe, selected for Critics' Week 2025
After several short films, director Guillermo Galoe unveils his first feature film, Sleepless City (Ciudad Sin Sueño), at Critics' Week 2025. [Read more]
Imago by Déni Oumar Pitsaev, selected for Critics' Week 2025
Déni Oumar Pitsaev's documentary Imago is part of the Critics' Week 2025 selection. [Read more]
Kika by Alexe Poukine, selected for Critics' Week 2025
Alexe Poukine's film Kika will be presented in selection for Critics' Week 2025. The film is in contention for the Caméra d'Or 2025. [Read more]
Left-Handed Girl by Shih-Ching Tsou, selected for Critics' Week 2025
Shih-Ching Tsou's Left-Handed Girl is part of the Critics' Week 2025 selection. [Read more]
Nino by Pauline Loquès, selected for Critics' Week 2025
La Semaine de la Critique 2025 will present Pauline Loquès' first film, Nino. It is competing for the Caméra d'Or. [Read more]
Fantôme Utile: a Thai fantasy comedy
Fantôme Utile (Pee Chai Dai Ka), the first film by Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke starring Mai Davika Hoorne, is released on August 27, 2025. Selected at Cannes. [Read more]
Reedland (Rietland) by Sven Bresser, selected for Critics' Week 2025
Dutch director Sven Bresser unveils his first feature film, Reedland (Rietland), selected for Critics' Week 2025. [Read more]
Baise-en-ville by Martin Jauvat, special screening at Critics' Week 2025
Martin Jauvat will present his second film, Baise-en-ville, in a special screening at Critics' Week 2025. [Read more]
Proof of Love: Alice Douard makes a sensitive debut film about motherhood and legitimacy.
Presented at Critics' Week 2025, Alice Douard's Proof of Love will be released in theaters on November 19, 2025, starring Ella Rumpf, Monia Chokri, and Noémie Lvovsky. [Read more]
Planets by Momoko Seto, closing film of Critics' Week 2025
The closing film of this year's Semaine de la Critique 2025 will be an animated film: Planets by Momoko Seto. [Read more], closing film
Detailed program and screening times to be found soon on the Cinémathèque française website.
Cannes Festival 2025: The latest news and information about the 78th edition
The Cannes Film Festival returns to the Croisette for its 78th edition from May 13 to 24, 2025. Click here for all the latest news and information! [Read more]
La Semaine de la Critique has just revealed its program. Discover the 11 films selected in this parallel selection for the Cannes Film Festival 2025. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From June 4, 2025 to June 9, 2025
Location
Cinémathèque Française
51 Rue de Bercy
75012 Paris 12
Access
Metro Bercy (lines 6 and 14)
Cannes Festival 2025: The latest news and information about the 78th edition
Festival de Cannes 2025: Selection for Critics' Week
