Cannes 2026: Directors’ Fortnight films return to Paris cinemas

As every year once the Cannes Film Festival wraps up, the action moves to Paris for the rebirth of the Directors' Fortnight to preview, before their theatrical releases, the feature and short films in the lineup. Cinephiles of all kinds, you’re in for a treat!

This year, the return of the Quinzaine des Cinéastes kicks off dès le 10 juin 2026 in several Paris venues and the Île-de-France suburbs (at the Le Sélect cinema in Antony). In Paris, cinema lovers will have the chance to head to the Forum des Images, as well as the Louxor, the Reflet Médicis, and the MK2 Beaubourg to discover these highly anticipated works.

All told, no fewer than 19 feature films are being shown in premiere during this Quinzaine en Salle 2026, with some screenings presented in the presence of the filmmakers themselves! The screening times can be found on the official sites of the various cinemas taking part in the operation. At Reflet Médicis, the screenings will take place, for example, from June 10 to 16, 2026, as listed.

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The Directors’ Fortnight 2026 lineup: 

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