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British Film Week

Rennes — Ille-et-Vilaine (35) 24 Jan 2026 — 31 Jan 2026
British Film Week
Edition
2026

Edition 2026 — Finished

Edition 2026 — British Film Week

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.

Programme

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.

Highlights

  • 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

Prices

5.50€ — 7.00€

Full price: €7
Reduced price: €5.50 (under 26, students, job seekers, subscribers)
Workshops free upon registration.
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