Festival des Mots à l'Écran
Festival cinema and literature in Pantin
About Mots à l'Écran
The Festival des Mots à l'Écran is a festival dedicated to the encounters between cinema and literature, organized at Ciné 104 in Pantin. Preview film screenings, cinematic adaptations of literary works, meetings with authors and filmmakers, readings, and literary dinners make up an intimate and demanding program for lovers of both arts.
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Festival des Mots à l'Écran: When Cinema Dialogues with Literature
The Festival des Mots à l'Écran was born from the conviction that cinema and literature are two faces of the same art of storytelling. Organized at Ciné 104, Pantin's independent cinema, it offers three days each autumn to explore the links between these two arts—adaptations, transpositions, mutual inspirations.
A Venue in Harmony with the Project
Ciné 104, located in Pantin in Seine-Saint-Denis, is one of the most dynamic art-house cinemas in Île-de-France. Its demanding programming, commitment to independent cinema, and proximity to working-class neighborhoods make it the ideal place to host a festival that aims to make culture accessible to all.
A Program Between the Arts
The festival offers a program that moves freely between cinema and literature:
- Preview Screenings: Films inspired by literary works, presented exclusively
- Cinematic Adaptations: Focus on films based on novels, short stories, or plays, with analysis of the transpositions
- Encounters: Round tables bringing together authors, screenwriters, directors, and actors to discuss the challenges of adaptation
- Readings: Excerpts from novels read by actors before screenings
- Literary Dinners: Friendly evenings combining gastronomy and cultural exchange
- Signings: Signing sessions with invited authors
- Musical Moments: Acoustic concerts related to the festival's theme
The 3rd Edition in 2026
The 3rd edition of the Festival des Mots à l'Écran will be held in September 2026 at Ciné 104 Pantin, over three days. True to the spirit of previous editions, it will offer a program combining previews, encounters, and moments of conviviality around books and cinema.
The detailed program will be announced in the summer of 2026 on the Ciné 104 website and the festival's social media.
Pantin, Capital of Creation
In just a few years, Pantin has become one of the most dynamic cultural hubs in Greater Paris. La Cité Fertile, the Centre national de la danse, the Dynamo de Banlieues Bleues, the Canal de l'Ourcq, and its numerous art galleries make the city a territory of creation and experimentation. The Festival des Mots à l'Écran naturally fits into this rich and vibrant cultural ecosystem.
Mots à l'Écran — edition 2026
The 3rd edition of the Festival des Mots à l'Écran will take place over three days in September 2026 at Ciné 104 Pantin. Previews, encounters between authors and filmmakers, readings, and literary dinners will make up a new edition of this intimate festival dedicated to the links between cinema and literature.
3rd Edition — September 2026
The 3rd edition of the Festival des Mots à l'Écran will be held in September 2026 at Ciné 104, in Pantin. True to the spirit of previous editions, it will offer a three-day program combining preview screenings, round tables between authors and filmmakers, readings by actors, book signings, and literary dinners.
The full program will be announced in the summer of 2026 on the Ciné 104 website and the festival's social media. Registration for literary dinners and workshops will be online on the cinema's website.
Prices Mots à l'Écran 2026
Practical information — Mots à l'Écran
Practical Information
Venue
Ciné 104
104 avenue Jean-Lolive, 93500 Pantin
Metro line 5, Église de Pantin station
Phone: 01 48 46 98 18
Prices
Usual cinema ticket prices for screenings. Some encounters and events are free. Subscriptions and festival passes to be confirmed depending on the editions.
Ticketing
Bookings on the Ciné 104 website (cine104.com) or at the venue's ticket office.
Accessibility
Ciné 104 is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Magnetic loop available for hearing impaired in some rooms.
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Where does it take place — Mots à l'Écran
Ciné 104
104 avenue Jean-Lolive, 93500 Pantin