Ciné-Rencontres de Prades
The second oldest film festival in France
About Ciné-Rencontres
Les Ciné-Rencontres de Prades: over 60 years of auteur cinema
Since 1959, the Ciné-Rencontres de Prades has been a major summer event for art-house cinema in France. The second oldest film festival in the country after Cannes, this event is part of a tradition of disseminating and sharing auteur cinema at the foot of the Canigou.
A rich and varied program
For a week in July, the Le Lido cinema in Prades—an air-conditioned 180-seat theater—hosts an ambitious program: retrospectives of major filmmakers, previews of recent films, discoveries of emerging works, and exclusive Q&A sessions with guest directors. Among the recent guest filmmakers: Stéphane Brizé, Emmanuel Mouret, and Claire Burger.
Short films and Audience Award
Each year, about twenty short films are selected to compete for the Bernard Jubard Audience Award, an award given by audience vote. This competition highlights contemporary creation and offers a showcase for young film talents.
Open-air screenings
Four open-air cinema evenings under the stars are offered in Prades, Ria, and Campôme, providing a unique cinematic experience in the exceptional setting of Conflent. The festival also offers art-house screenings throughout the year and film education programs.
Ciné-Rencontres — edition 2026
The 67th edition of the Ciné-Rencontres de Prades will take place from July 18 to 25, 2026, at the Le Lido cinema in Prades, at the foot of Canigó. A week of auteur cinema with competitions for European feature and short films, tributes, a retrospective, and open-air screenings.
67th edition: July 18 to 25, 2026
For its 67th edition, France's second oldest film festival brings together directors, actors, and enthusiasts from July 18 to 25, 2026, at the Le Lido cinema in Prades. A week of screenings, debates, and meetings in a friendly atmosphere, at the foot of Canigó.
Guests 2026
- Léa Mysius, director (present from July 23 to 25)
- Paul Guilhaume, cinematographer (present from July 23 to 25)
- Natacha Régnier, actress (present from July 18 to 21)
Competitions and highlights
- Feature film competition: 6 European films competing for the 5th Sólveig Anspach Feature Film Award
- Short film competition: 16 films selected from 637 submissions, for the 18th Audience Award for Short Film
- Tribute to Robert Redford
- Retrospective dedicated to Joachim Trier
- Three open-air cinema evenings under the stars, in Prades, Finestret, and Campôme
The detailed day-by-day program will be unveiled in spring: online ticketing opens from June 15, 2026, on the official website.
Highlights Ciné-Rencontres 2026
- 67th edition of one of France's oldest film festivals (since 1959)
- Guests 2026: Léa Mysius, Paul Guilhaume, Natacha Régnier
- Tribute to Robert Redford and Joachim Trier retrospective
- Competitions for European feature and short films
- Three open-air cinema evenings (Prades, Finestret, Campôme)
Prices Ciné-Rencontres 2026
Practical information — Ciné-Rencontres
Practical Information
Location
Cinéma Le Lido, 174 Avenue Général de Gaulle, 66500 Prades. Air-conditioned 180-seat theater.
Contact
Association Les Ciné-Rencontres de Prades. Tel: 04 68 05 20 47. Email: [email protected]. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 2 PM-5 PM.
Access
By car: Prades is located 45 km west of Perpignan via the RN116.
By train: Prades station served by TER from Perpignan.
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Cinéma Le Lido
174 Avenue Général de Gaulle, 66500 Prades