Les Escales Documentaires
International Festival of Documentary Creation
2026
About Escales Documentaires
Escales Documentaires — edition 2026
2026 Edition
The 2026 edition of Les Escales Documentaires continues to explore the richness of documentary cinema with an international selection of creative films, competitions, and enriching encounters.
Highlights Escales Documentaires 2026
- International competition
- Creative documentaries from around the world
- Meetings with directors
- Retrospectives and thematic focuses
- Round tables and debates
Programme Escales Documentaires 2026
The full program for the 2026 edition has not yet been released by the organizers (official website checked on August 20, 2026). The festival dates, from November 6 to 11, 2026, in La Rochelle, have been confirmed by the association's call for entries, which announces the 26th edition; the results of the film competition selection are not yet known. The detailed schedule (films, times, venues) is usually posted online in the days leading up to the opening: the 2025 program was published on November 4, 2025, for an opening on November 7.
Prices Escales Documentaires 2026
Practical information — Escales Documentaires
Practical Information
Location
La Rochelle Cinemas: CGR Dragon, Le Gallia, Carré Amelot - Scène Nationale
Access
- La Rochelle SNCF train station (10 minutes from the city center)
- Cinemas in the city center
- Parking lots near the venues
- Urban bus (Yélo network)
Prices
- there is no ticketing
- the festival is free and participatory
A Festival Dedicated to Documentary
Created in 2001, Les Escales Documentaires has become a major event for documentary cinema in France. For a week in November, the festival offers a rich and varied international program that explores all forms of contemporary documentary.
A Demanding Program
The festival presents creative documentaries from around the world, with competitions, retrospectives, and thematic focuses. It's an opportunity to discover unique perspectives on the world and society.
Meetings and Debates
Beyond screenings, the festival organizes meetings with directors, round tables, and workshops to discuss the issues of contemporary documentary.
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Escales Documentaires in brief
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