Festival du Film de Société
Festival of committed cinema questioning contemporary societal issues
2026
About Festival du Film de Société
Festival du Film de Société — edition 2026
The Festival du Film de Société in Royan returns for its 6th edition from November 24 to 29, 2026, preceded by the School Festival from November 16 to 20. Featuring socially conscious films, previews, and Q&A sessions with filmmakers, the event will be hosted across four venues in the Royan area.
2026 Edition
The 6th edition of the Festival du Film de Société runs from November 24 to 29, 2026, with the School Festival taking place beforehand from November 16 to 20, 2026. Screenings and discussions will be held across four partner venues: Le Lido in Royan, La Passerelle in Meschers-sur-Gironde, Salle Michel Legrand in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, and Cinémathes in Les Mathes.
Highlights Festival du Film de Société 2026
- Selection of committed films
- Previews and meetings
- Open debates on societal issues
- Youth Award presented by high school students
- Warm and accessible atmosphere
Programme Festival du Film de Société 2026
The program for the 2026 edition has not yet been released by the organizers; it will be added as soon as it becomes available.
The 6th edition will take place from November 24 to 29, 2026, preceded by the School Festival from November 16 to 20, 2026, across four partner venues: Le Lido in Royan, La Passerelle in Meschers-sur-Gironde, Salle Michel Legrand in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, and Cinémathes in Les Mathes (source: festivalfilmroyan.fr, announcement dated June 22, 2026).
Prices Festival du Film de Société 2026
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Practical information
Venues
Cinéma Lido, Royan
Salle Michel Legrand, Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
Access
- Cinéma Lido: Royan city center
- Salle Michel Legrand: 13 rue du Logis Vert, Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
- Parking near both sites
Prices
- Festival pass
- Single tickets
- Reduced rates available
A committed film festival
The Festival du Film de Société de Royan questions contemporary human and societal issues by giving a voice to committed filmmakers. Organized by the association Royan Fait Son Cinéma, the festival takes place in early December at the Cinéma Lido in Royan and the Salle Michel Legrand in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer.
A rich and diverse program
The edition offers a selection of about thirty films questioning major societal issues. The festival regularly highlights foreign cinematographies, such as Spanish cinema, and offers previews in the presence of film crews.
Meetings and debates
The festival aims to be a place for dialogue and exchange with meetings with film crews and open debates on major societal issues. A Youth section allows high school and university students from the region to select films and award their own prize, fostering critical awareness among young viewers.
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