British Film Week
Film Festival at Le Grand Logis in Bruz (Ille-et-Vilaine)
2026
About British Film Week
The British and Irish Film Week is a film festival organized at Le Grand Logis, Bruz's performance hall, in Ille-et-Vilaine (Rennes metropolitan area). Every winter, the event offers a selection of British and Irish films in original version with subtitles: previews, competition films submitted to public vote, gems rarely distributed in France, a focus on an English-speaking film personality, masterclasses, and meetings.
British Film Week — edition 2026
The 18th edition of the British and Irish Film Week was held from January 24 to 31, 2026, at the Grand Logis de Bruz, with a focus on Scottish actor and director James McAvoy, a feature film competition submitted to public vote, previews, masterclasses, and numerous British events.
British and Irish Film Week — 18th Edition (2026)
The 18th edition took place from January 24 to 31, 2026, at the Grand Logis de Bruz (Ille-et-Vilaine). The program included: a selection of British and Irish films in original version with subtitles, previews, gems rarely distributed in France, as well as a competition of five feature films submitted for the Audience Award and a youth jury.
Focus on James McAvoy
The 2026 edition honored Scottish actor and director James McAvoy, with a retrospective ranging from The Last King of Scotland to California Schemin'.
Events and Workshops
The festival offered masterclasses on the history of English-language cinema and the art of the remake, free workshops ("Let's create a film... in 3 hours!", sound effects and dubbing), a tea time area, library activities, an escape game, and a young audience program. The closing night, on Saturday, January 31, featured a selection of short films and the announcement of the awards.
Highlights British Film Week 2026
- 18th edition at the Grand Logis de Bruz (Ille-et-Vilaine)
- Focus on James McAvoy, Scottish actor and director
- Competition of 5 feature films with Audience Award and youth jury
- British and Irish films in original version with subtitles
- Tea time, masterclasses, free workshops, and family activities
Programme British Film Week 2026
Films in Competition (Audience Award)
- The Salt Path
- Brides
- Spilt Milk
- California Schemin'
- I Swear
Focus on James McAvoy
Retrospective dedicated to the Scottish actor and director, from The Last King of Scotland to California Schemin'.
Workshops and Events (free)
- Sat. January 24 · 2:30 PM — Workshop "Let's create a film... in 3 hours!"
- Wed. January 28 · 2:30 PM — Sound effects and dubbing workshop
- Sat. January 31 · 2:30 PM — Workshop "Do you know curry?"
- Tea time area open all week, masterclasses, library activities, escape game, and young audience program
Closing
- Sat. January 31 · 8 PM — Short film screening and awards announcement
Daily screenings generally at 2 PM, 6 PM, and 8:30 PM.
Prices British Film Week 2026
Reduced price: €5.50 (under 26, students, job seekers, subscribers)
Workshops free upon registration.
British Film Week — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 24 January to 31 January 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — British Film Week
Practical Information
Location
Le Grand Logis, 10 avenue du Général de Gaulle, 35170 Bruz (Ille-et-Vilaine), a few kilometers south of Rennes.
Prices
Full price: 7 € · Reduced price: 5.50 € (under 26, students, job seekers, subscribers).
Contact
Phone: 02 99 05 30 62 · Ticketing and program on the official website of Le Grand Logis.
The British and Irish Film Week in Bruz
The British and Irish Film Week is a film festival held every winter at Le Grand Logis, the performance hall of the town of Bruz, in Ille-et-Vilaine (Brittany, Rennes metropolitan area). The festival celebrates cinema from across the Channel and Ireland through a program in original version with subtitles.
A week dedicated to English-speaking cinema
The program combines previews, unreleased films or films rarely seen in France, and a feature film competition submitted to public vote (Public Prize) as well as a youth jury. The festival also offers an annual focus on a British or Irish film personality, masterclasses on the history of English-speaking cinema, as well as free workshops (introduction to directing, sound effects and dubbing) and a young audience program.
British atmosphere at Le Grand Logis
Beyond the screenings, Le Grand Logis adopts a British feel for the duration of the festival: a tea time area with tasting of English specialties, activities at the media library, an escape game, and family-friendly offerings. The closing night features a selection of short films and the announcement of the awards.
Information and program
To find out the detailed program and participation details, consult the official website of Le Grand Logis de Bruz (legrandlogis-bruz.fr).
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