"The cinema produces weapons of massive construction and those of the Dardenne brothers are tremendous." Bertrand Tavernier

A daily glimpse into the festival, its encounters, screenings and favorite picks by the editorial team!

On Saturday, Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, recipients of the Lumière Award 2020, created their own remake of Leaving the Lumière Factories, the first film in the history of cinema.

He knows all the streets of Lyon by heart. No, it's not Joe le Taxi (of the song by Vanessa Paradis), but Jean-Serge Ribera, an outstanding driver who has volunteered at the festival for three years.

Many schoolkids dream of living such a day, and the Lumière festival made the wish come true. Saturday morning, the students of Saint-Laurent-de-Chamousset middle school had an envy-worthy day of cinema.

The “brothers” invited two people on stage to speak in the name of the thousands of vulnerable hotel and restaurant workers and others, whose livelihood is being threatened by the pandemic.

Danièle Soubeyrand is one of the familiar faces of the volunteer team that welcomes the public to the Villa Lumière and the Comoedia movie theatre.

Receiving a standing ovation for the premiere of his film Bye Bye Morons, Albert Dupontel delighted the public at the Comédie Odéon Friday morning for his very first Master class.

This sublime feature film, draped in melancholy poetry, which has become a cult movie for its silky aesthetics and heady musical theme, allowed the Hong Kong filmmaker a one-way pass to worldwide fame.

During an exciting master class, where he performed his most famous compositions on the piano, Gabriel Yared broke down for the audience his unique working method, with ever-present passion.

For eight years, the Lumière festival has invited refugees in partnership with the Regional Prefecture within the framework of the Integration Fortnight.

Lurking in a deep valley of the Meuse, Seraing, the childhood town of the Dardenne brothers is a backdrop protagonist of the social themes they develop on the screen: industrial decline, precariousness, immigration.

When the flick was released in March 1952, Fanfan was seen by 6.7 million viewers, received awards in Cannes and Berlin and launched the vogue for the cape and the sword.

A newly published book, issued on the occasion of Michel Audiard’s centenary as part of the Lumière Institute/Actes Sud collection, in collaboration with Jacques and Stéphane Audiard.

A daring pioneering filmmaker, Joan Micklin Silver accomplished her first two feature films, Hester Street and Between the Lines at a time when the direction of fiction projects was reserved for men.

Lumière 2020 welcomes the Cannes Film Festival to give movies their theatrical release. 23 premieres of the Official Selection in the presence of artists, their producers and distributors.

The Fabienne Vonier Prize, dedicated to women of cinema distinguished in production, distribution or operation, honours Sophie Seydoux this year, President of the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation.

A celebration of the work of Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne for what it is: humanist, bold, committed, turned towards the young generation and crying out for truth.

Treasures and Curiosities, which reminds us of the importance of immersing ourselves in often little-known and yet indispensable movies.

Lumière Classics is the festival label that endeavours to support – this year more than ever – a selection of restored films.

Lumière will also host a large part of the Cannes Classics selection, restored films from the Cannes Film Festival.

A tribute to Tonie Marshall, a loyal friend of the festival, who attended each edition. Number One will be introduced by Emmanuelle Devos on Sunday, October 11 at 2:15pm at Lumière Bellecour.

Tribute to the Greek actress with effervescent charm, who later became a politician and defender of European culture. The tribute will be led and accompanied by the exceptional Nana Mouskouri.

A selection of documentaries, never screened before.

The traditional rendezvous for lovers of great films on the big screen!

Viggo Mortensen has accumulated striking roles, ranging from the disturbed in A History of Violence, to the poetic in Captain Fantastic.

The César and Oscar-winning Franco-Lebanese composer of countless unforgettable musical themes, Gabriel Yared draws his inspiration from both scholarly and popular music.

Actor, director and screenwriter Albert Dupontel deploys his talent with a very particular mastery of the absurd and the grotesque.

Vital Danish filmmaker, Thomas Vinterberg affirms a real presence in the cinematographic landscape.

France’s Lumière Institute will fete Belgian directorial duo Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne with its prestigious Lumière Award ...Read More

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Our hotel partners are ready to welcome you with special deals.

Feel like taking advantage of the festival to explore Lyon’s monuments, recommended spots, hidden & secret corners? Head toward your office of tourism.

Lumière encourages public transportation. On festival Saturdays, get 40% off tickets, while kids ride free.

Good films, good food, good friends… And a good night’s sleep too, thanks to the comfort and character of the Gîtes of France.

Cinematographic heritage also involves a worldwide economy, a market and industry professionals. The International Classic Film Market, the only event of its kind, is their annual forum. 

The MIFC accreditation will allow you to benefit from a whole range of services : encounters, screenings, networkinf, tools for accredited professionals.

Every year the Grand Témoin delivers a keynote as a Market introduction and participates in several events.

From welcoming the public to accompanying guests to distribution tasks, get an inside glimpse of the festival, while contributing to its smooth advancement.

Show your support for a unique cultural event.

Middle school workshops, High school prize, kids’ movie at the Halle Tony Garnier… Film buffs of tomorrow have their own program.