This year, the Ciné-Phare Festival is celebrating its 12th edition.
The lineup is particularly enticing, featuring a film concert by one of the musicians from Feu! Chaterton, the presence of Virginie Ledoyen accompanying Edouard Yang’s Taiwanese film *Mahjong*, the screening of Margaux Fournier’s *Au Bain des dames*, winner of the 2026 César Award for Best Documentary Short Film, a jury of prestigious filmmakers, a preview screening during the Rencontres de la Photographie, and short films from the MoPA school will also be shown.
Program:
– July 27 – Opening Night at the Eden Cinema in Fontvieille
Focus on Taiwanese cinema. In partnership with the Taipei Cultural Office in Paris
– July 28 – “Ciné-causerie” at the Museon Arlaten
“Humor in Crime Films” with Robert Pujade
– July 29 – Comedy Night at the Théâtre Antique in Arles
Featuring “Au Bain des dames” by Margaux Fournier, winner of the César Award for Best Documentary Short Film. In the presence of the director. Followed by a screening of 7 hilarious short films.
– July 30 – Crime Film Night at the Théâtre Antique in Arles
Screening of 7 short films on crime thrillers and black humor
– July 31 – Closing Night at the Théâtre Antique in Arles
Awards Ceremony:
– Student Award
– Audience Award
– Filmmakers’ Award (jury vote)
– Alice Guy Award (Best Female Director)
– La Réplique Award (actress or actor)
Screening of “Tout un fromage” by Antoine Fabry and Clément Doumic, followed by a mini-concert featuring the film’s original soundtrack produced by Clément Doumic, a member of Feu! Chaterton.
This is the story of two friends who fall in love with a goat cheese they taste at the Arles market and set out in search of its mysterious producer. This true road trip reminds us just how much our appetite is fueled by the stories we hear.
Five days of cinema, encounters, music, and emotions under the stars of Arles: all that’s missing is you to make this 12th edition of the Ciné-Phare Festival shine!
