Cinéfilou
Young audience film festival in the cinemas of Orne
About Cinéfilou
Cinéfilou in Orne is a film festival dedicated to young audiences, organized every year in October in twelve cinemas in the Orne department, including the Les 4 Vikings cinema in Flers. Supported by the MaCaO 7ème Art network (Association of Norman Cinemas), this festival offers kindergarten and elementary school students a demanding and diverse program: short and feature films, documentaries, animated films, art films, and rarely screened repertoire works. The goal is to instill in children a taste for cinema in theaters.
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Cinéfilou: Cinema for the Youngest in Orne
Every October, the Cinéfilou in Orne festival transforms the twelve cinema screens in the department into places of discovery for the young audience. Organized by the MaCaO 7ème Art network (Association of Norman Cinemas), this festival is a highlight of image education in the department, offering a quality film program specially designed for children.
A Demanding and Diverse Program
The Cinéfilou program is designed to broaden the horizons of young viewers:
- Short films: programs of short films adapted to each age group
- Feature fiction films: French and international works
- Animated films: various techniques (cartoons, stop-motion, claymation...)
- Documentaries: documentaries accessible to children
- Art films and repertoire works rarely shown in theaters
Twelve Cinemas Involved
The festival takes place in twelve cinemas in Orne, including the Les 4 Vikings cinema in Flers, allowing schools from all over the department to participate. Each cinema offers between 4 and 15 days of programming, with screenings reserved for schools and public screenings.
Activities Around the Films
Cinéfilou is not limited to screenings. The festival offers complementary activities to enrich the cinematic experience:
- Ciné-conte: a storyteller tells a story before the screening
- Ciné-goûter: convivial screenings with shared snacks
- Meetings with directors or film professionals
- Workshops introducing cinema techniques
Affordable Price
With a single price of €2.50 per ticket, Cinéfilou makes cinema accessible to all children. This attractive price, combined with the quality of the programming and activities, helps to cultivate in the youngest a taste for cinema in theaters and the habit of frequenting their local cinema.
A Committed Norman Network
Cinéfilou is supported by MaCaO 7ème Art, an association that brings together Norman cinemas committed to showing quality films and promoting image education. This network ensures the coordination of the festival, the selection of films, and the provision of educational resources for teachers.
Cinéfilou — edition 2026
Cinéfilou 2026 in Orne. Young audience film festival in October in the 12 cinemas of the department. Program and activities to come.
Prices Cinéfilou 2026
Practical information — Cinéfilou
Main Cinema in Flers
Cinéma Les 4 Vikings – 8 rue du 14 Juillet, 61100 Flers. This multiplex cinema is located in the heart of Flers, easily accessible on foot from the train station (10 minutes) and with free parking nearby. The cinema is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Access to Flers
By car: Flers is located 60 km west of Alençon via the A88 or D962. From Caen, take the A84 towards Rennes then exit for Flers (approx. 1h15). From Paris, take the A13 towards Caen then the A88 (approx. 3h).
By train: The Flers train station is served by TER Normandie from Paris-Saint-Lazare (via Argentan, approx. 3h) and from Caen (approx. 1h30).
The 12 Participating Cinemas
The Cinéfilou festival takes place in 12 cinemas in Orne, allowing schools from all over the department to participate without long journeys. The complete list of participating cinemas and their respective programs are available on the MaCaO 7ème Art website. Each cinema offers its own program, adapted to the requests of teachers and the age groups of the students.
Dates and Duration
The festival takes place during the month of October. The duration varies by cinema: from 4 to 15 days of programming. School screenings take place during the day (morning and afternoon) and public screenings may be offered on Wednesday afternoons and weekends.
Prices
Single price: €2.50 per ticket, for both school and public screenings. This very attractive price is made possible by the support of institutional partners and the MaCaO 7ème Art network.
School Registrations
Teachers wishing to register their classes for the festival can download the booking forms and the preliminary program from the MaCaO 7ème Art website. Registrations open from September. Educational kits are available for each film, allowing teachers to prepare and extend the cinematic experience in the classroom.
Additional Activities
Some cinemas offer activities around the screenings: ciné-conte (a storyteller tells a story before the film), ciné-goûter (screening followed by a shared snack), meetings with film professionals, and workshops introducing cinema techniques.
Contact
MaCaO 7ème Art – Association de Salles Normandes
Website: www.macao7emeart.fr
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Where does it take place — Cinéfilou
Cinéma Les 4 Vikings et 11 autres salles de l'Orne
8 rue du 14 Juillet, 61100 Flers