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Gange sur Seine Festival: discovering Indian cinema
Experience the hidden side of Indian storytelling through a curated selection of indie films making their grand premiere in the city. Beyond the screenings, these intimate sessions with directors offer a rare glimpse into the pulse of South Asian cinema. Come sharpen your senses and broaden your horizons at this vibrant cinematic retreat.
Club de l'Etoile Cinéma (Paris 17th)
About
From October 9 to 13, 2026, the Gange sur Seine festival takes over the Club de l'Etoile to celebrate independent Indian cinema. This event showcases a diverse selection of short and feature films, many of which are making their French, European, or world premieres. Designed for audiences aged 16 and over, the program offers a deep dive into South Asian storytelling through screenings, discussions, and panels with directors and producers. The venue is fully accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing. Tickets can be purchased online or at the venue box office to ensure your spot at this unique cinematic gathering.
Gange Sur Seine is a new international film festival that offers you the opportunity to expand your imagination through the richness and diversity of independent Indian cinema.
With its varied selection, alternating between short films and feature films, the program offers a complete panorama of Indian and South Asian cinema. All films in competition will be screened as French, European, and for some, world premieres.
The six days of screenings will also be punctuated by a program mixing discussions, debates, and round tables, in the presence of directors, producers, and festival guests.
We look forward to seeing many of you for this edition, which will be full of emotions and surprises!
Our take on this event
The Club de l'Etoile in the 17th arrondissement hosts the Gange sur Seine film festival from October 9 to 13, 2026. This new international event focuses on the richness of independent Indian and South Asian cinema. The lineup features a wide variety of films, ranging from shorts to full-length features, providing a platform for exclusive first-time screenings in France, Europe, and the world.
The six-day program is structured around screenings complemented by interactive sessions, including debates and round-table discussions with the filmmakers and producers in attendance. This immersive experience is open to spectators aged 16 and older, with facilities adapted for the deaf and hard of hearing to ensure accessibility.
Tickets are available both online and on-site. The standard entry price is 12€, with a reduced rate of 9€ for seniors (65+), job seekers, and large families. Guests under 27 can purchase tickets for 6€, a rate exclusively offered at the cinema box office.