Pessac International Festival of History Films
Cinema in the service of History in Pessac
About History Film Pessac
The Pessac International Festival of History Films is a unique cinematic event in France that explores History through cinema. Created in 1990, it offers every November a week of screenings, debates, and meetings around historical films — fiction, documentaries, and cinema classics. With three competitions and numerous preview screenings, the festival attracts film lovers, historians, and the general public to the Jean Eustache cinema.
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Cinema and History in Pessac
The Pessac International Festival of History Films is a unique event that has combined cinema and History since 1990. Every November, it offers a rich program of films that illuminate the past and question the present through the lens of filmmakers.
Three Competitions
The festival features three competitions: historical fiction, new documentaries, and documentaries on the history of cinema. These selections highlight the diversity of cinematic approaches to History.
Debates and Meetings
Each screening is followed by debates with filmmakers, historians, and witnesses. These exchanges deepen the understanding of historical events and cinematic choices.
A Recognized Festival
With 35 editions under its belt, the festival has established itself as an international reference for historical cinema, attracting thousands of spectators each year to the Jean Eustache cinema in Pessac.
History Film Pessac — edition 2026
36th edition of the Pessac History Film Festival.
History Film Pessac — 2026 Edition
The Pessac History Film Festival returns in November 2026 for its 36th edition.
Prices History Film Pessac 2026
Practical information — History Film Pessac
Access
Jean Eustache Cinema, Place de la Ve République, 33600 Pessac. Tram line B (Pessac Centre stop).
Prices
Individual screenings and festival passes. Reduced rates for students and job seekers.
Contact
Official website: www.cinema-histoire-pessac.com
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Cinéma Jean Eustache
Place de la Ve République, 33600 Pessac