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Documentary cinema in November at the Forum des images
On the program: the Demain Festival, a special Documentary on the big screen evening with a rerun of Visions du Réel 2026, four documentaries and a meeting with multidisciplinary artist John Berger, and the programs of The Documentary Cinematheque by the Bpi!
Forum des images (Paris 1st)
About
Demain Festival
Demain, International Documentary Film Festival of the Overseas Territories
2nd edition - from November 4 to 8
The France Télévisions Overseas Division and the Forum des images are partnering for the second consecutive year to offer a unique event dedicated to the French overseas territories.
Discover 11 documentaries! From French Polynesia to French Guiana, from Mayotte to Futuna, including Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, this selection explores powerful stories, intimate perspectives, and visions of the world rooted in the realities of overseas territories.
→ free admission, book your tickets
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Visions du Réel 2026 Encore
Thursday, November 12
Awarded in two competitions at Visions du Réel, La Nuit de l’enfance and Alea Jacarandas invent very different forms to start from what is closest to them. From family to the intimate, from memory to invention, they vividly remind us that cinema can be born from there: from a desire to look at life differently and to transform it.
Evening consisting of 2 sessions:
→ 18:30: Unreleased - La Nuit de l’enfance by Xisi Sofia Chen
→ 20:45: Preview - Alea Jacarandas by Hassen Ferhani
Good deal: €10 for both sessions (tickets available at the box office only)
Theme - Tribute to John Berger
4 documentaries and an exceptional meeting
As part of the Tribute to John Berger theme, find five documentary sessions!
- Opening film: John Berger ou la mémoire du regard by Cordelia Dvorak
- 100 Years and You Everywhere by Isabel Coixet
- Meeting with documentarian Mike Dibb
- Mahmoud Darwish: and the land, like the language… by Simone Bitton
- Taskafa, Stories of the Street by Andrea Luka Zimmerman
Chéries-Chéris Festival
Wednesday, November 18 at 18:00
As part of the Chéries-Chéri festival, see the documentary Survivre à New York by Rosa Von Praunheim.
In the early 1980s, Claudia, Anna, and Ulli left Germany for New York. Each hoped to invent a different life there, in a city where the promise of freedom comes with great precarity.
The Documentary Cinematheque by the Bpi
from November 1 to 25
- Two final sessions dedicated to the films of Jean-Pierre Thorn, Sunday, November 1.
- A day with Mariana Otero: screening of her first short films and masterclass hosted by critic Charlotte Garson followed by Entre nos mains, Saturday, November 14.
- Screening of films produced at La Fémis to celebrate the school's 40th anniversary, as part of the "Du court, toujours" event, Wednesday, November 25.
Our take on this event
Discover a month of powerful non-fiction storytelling where the screen becomes a window into distant realities and intimate human experiences. From overseas territories to poetic tributes, this curated selection invites you to experience cinema as a profound act of exploration.
Throughout November 2026, the Forum des images in Paris' 1st arrondissement hosts an extensive documentary film program. Featuring international festivals, thematic retrospectives, and exclusive previews, this event showcases unique global perspectives ranging from French overseas territories to intimate personal narratives. Designed for all film enthusiasts, the schedule offers a diverse selection of powerful storytelling. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring a comfortable experience for all attendees. Whether you are interested in social realities or artistic innovation, this series running from November 4 to November 25, 2026, provides a rich cultural exploration in the heart of the city.
The November lineup at the Forum des images is divided into several key segments. From November 4 to 8, the second edition of the Demain Demain festival, in partnership with France Télévisions, presents 11 documentaries exploring French overseas territories. On November 12, the venue showcases selected works from Visions du Réel 2026, featuring two screenings with a special rate of 10:00 for the full evening program.
Further highlights include a dedicated tribute to John Berger featuring four films and a special guest talk, as well as a screening of the documentary Survivre à New York on November 18 as part of the Chéries-Chéris festival. The month concludes with a series from the Bpi Documentary Cinematheque, including retrospectives on filmmakers Jean-Pierre Thorn and Mariana Otero, and a special event marking 40 years of the Fémis film school on November 25.
Ticket prices depend on the specific program selected. Advance booking is required for all sessions. Located within the Westfield Forum des Halles, the facility provides full wheelchair access.
