Premiers Plans Festival

38th Edition — 'Judges and Witnesses'

The 38th edition of the Premiers Plans Festival, held from January 17 to 25, 2026, explored the theme of the legal thriller under the title 'Judges and Witnesses.' The program highlighted works where the courtroom becomes the stage for confrontations that were both legal and profoundly human.

Werner Herzog Retrospective

The filmography of Werner Herzog, a major figure of German New Cinema, was the subject of a comprehensive retrospective, allowing the public to (re)discover the works of a visionary and unclassifiable filmmaker.

Competitions and First Films

True to its mission as a springboard for young European filmmakers, the festival presented a selection of first feature films, short films, and archive films in official competition.

Highlights of the 2026 Edition

• Theme: 'Judges and Witnesses' — homage to the legal thriller
• Werner Herzog Retrospective
• Competitions of European first feature and short films
• Over 70,000 spectators expected