Great news for your bank account (as long as you're under 26, that is...) ! For its 90th anniversary, the French Cinémathèque is going all out and inviting Parisians to rediscover some of the most beautiful films in the world in the best possible conditions. On the program? 180 films, from classics to more confidential gems, and screenings at bargain prices to refresh your film knowledge.
90 years of cinema history in 180 films
90 years, 180 films, never the same filmmaker twice. That's the promise of the French Cinémathèque this fall of 2026, offering a broad selection of cinematographic works carefully chosen by the venue's teams, featuring both classics
real gems often overlooked. An introduction to a certain cinema history, with films dating from 1936 (the year the French Cinematheque was founded) to 2025.Voir cette publication sur Instagram
The program unfolds in two parts, with a first section launching on September 16th featuring the oldest works. It's the perfect chance to rediscover Beauty and the Beast by Jean Cocteau (1946), marvel at Fellini's La Dolce Vita (1961), be moved by Ingmar Bergman's Scenes from a Marriage (1973), revisit Agnès Varda's masterpiece Vagabond (1985), or thrill to Dario Argento's Suspiria (1977).
The second part brings us a selection of films from the 90s to today, with screenings planned from December 2026 onwards. On the agenda: Pedro Almodóvar's classic Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989), Aki Kaurismäki's Match Factory Girl (1990), Wong Kar-Wai's Chungking Express (1994), Hou Hsiao-Hsien's Millennium Mambo (2001), David Lynch's Mulholland Drive (2001), and Claude C's The Ceremony
Habrol (1995)... Then some recent works worth revisiting on the big screen, like Annette by Leos Carax (2021), The Seeds of the Wild Fig Tree by Mohammad Rasoulof (2024), or Tardes de Soledad by Albert Serra (2025).View this post on Instagram
Screenings at just €1 for under 26s
And because birthdays call for celebration, the Cinémathèque française is offering Parisians the chance to build up a film culture without breaking the bank with screenings for just €1 for those under 26. From September 16, 2026 onwards, everyone concerned can purchase a tticket at a great price by choosing the "Top 180 18–25 years" rate.
Want even more ? The Parisian institution also offers a "Spectator Passport" (pick it up at your first screening) that lets you win fantastic prizes. The game is simple : check off the screenings you've attended and claim your rewards accordingly. Just remember to keep your tickets safe, whether you bought them online or at the box office !
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Our 90 Years in 180 Films
French Cinémathèque
51, rue de Bercy – 12th arrondissement
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