Seventh Art and Cinematic Retrospective

The Cinémathèque Française celebrates the odyssey of the silver screen, from the first breaths of silent film to the brilliance of the French New Wave. This journey highlights the radical transformation of a technical invention into a universal language. Acid-toned posters and iconic costumes rub shoulders with vintage cameras, revealing the secrets of special effects of yesteryear. Under the beam of projectors, cult sequences come to life on a monumental screen, offering a vibrant reinterpretation of our visual heritage. Beyond production objects, encounters with directors and family-dedicated screenings punctuate this retrospective from October 8, 2025 to April 20, 2026. A rare opportunity to grasp the evolution of machines and perspectives that defined the 20th century.