Photo : Meg Stuart - "Sulphur Edges"
Les Rencontres Internationales Paris/Berlin 2026
The event dedicated to cinema and contemporary art
Maison Européenne de la Photographie (Paris 4th)
About
An essential event dedicated to cinema and contemporary art, Les Rencontres Internationales Paris/Berlin return to Paris for a new edition across a journey through several iconic venues.
This new edition will offer:
- Screening sessions (90% of which are French, European, or international premieres)
- Highlights, carte blanche events, and special sessions
- Exhibitions, a VR program
- Round tables, a forum, and an awards ceremony
The program highlights both established and emerging artists. Among the first names announced: Meg Stuart, Rosa Barba, Dora Garcia, Ed Atkins, Sandro Aguilar, Pauline Curnier Jardin, Sebastián Díaz Morales, Kevin Jerome Everson, Leopold Emmen, Silvia Maglioni and Graeme Thomson, Caroline Poggi and Jonathan Vinel, and Lina Selander who will explore innovative approaches to the moving image in response to the challenges of our time (ecological crisis, AI, geopolitical upheavals, etc.).
Les Rencontres Internationales Paris/Berlin is also a true laboratory for discovery and experimentation. Every year, it represents an important meeting point for artists and filmmakers, both emerging and established, who propose innovative approaches that challenge traditional frameworks at the crossroads of cinema, contemporary art, and digital arts. This creativity testifies to the vibrancy and plurality of current practices while revealing new artistic perspectives.
Our take on this event
Forget conventional cinema and dive into an experience where moving images push every boundary. Between avant-garde screenings and immersive digital installations, this festival turns the city into a sprawling creative laboratory for you to explore all weekend long.
From November 23 to 29, 2026, the Rencontres Internationales Paris/Berlin return to the city to showcase a cutting-edge fusion of cinema and contemporary art. This festival features screenings, exhibitions, VR programs, and panel discussions exploring themes like AI and climate change. Renowned and emerging artists such as Meg Stuart, Rosa Barba, and Ed Atkins will present works that challenge traditional boundaries. Most of the screenings are French, European, or international premieres. The event takes place at several iconic venues, including the Maison Européenne de la Photographie in the 4th arrondissement. Admission is free, with specific pricing conditions for the program held at the Jeu de Paume.
The 2026 edition of the Rencontres Internationales Paris/Berlin establishes the city as a major hub for artistic experimentation. Throughout the week of November 23 to 29, the festival presents a diverse schedule including film screenings—90% of which are premieres—alongside exhibitions, VR experiences, forums, and awards ceremonies. Participants including Kevin Jerome Everson, Leopold Emmen, and Silvia Maglioni use their work to address contemporary issues such as geopolitical shifts and environmental crises.
The festival is hosted across several landmark locations, anchored by the Maison Européenne de la Photographie at 5 rue de Fourcy. It serves as a vital meeting point for filmmakers and visual artists to push the limits of cinema, digital arts, and contemporary creation. While the majority of the event is open to the public with free admission, please be aware that the program hosted at the Jeu de Paume may be subject to different ticketing conditions. This gathering remains a key destination for anyone interested in innovative approaches to the moving image.
