Ciné-Rencontres de Prades

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.