Univerciné Allemand

Univerciné Allemand: The Showcase for German Cinema in Nantes

Since 1995, the Univerciné Allemand festival has offered Nantes audiences a privileged window into contemporary German filmmaking. Born from an initiative of the Franco-German Cultural Centre (CCFA) of Nantes, the festival joined the Univerciné cycle in 2008, which brings together four European film festivals (German, British, Eastern European, and Italian) organized throughout the academic year at the Katorza cinema.

An Eclectic and Demanding Program

The selection at Univerciné Allemand is distinguished by its diversity. The festival strives to present talented but often unknown filmmakers in France, offering a varied panorama of contemporary German production: fiction and documentaries, comedies and dramas, auteur films and genre cinema, animated films, and short films. Each edition highlights strong themes—diversity, inclusion, memory, identity—through works selected for their artistic quality and social relevance.

Prizes Awarded by the Public and Students

The festival awards two main prizes:

• The Audience Award, given by spectators after the screenings
• The Univerciné Jury Prize, awarded by a jury composed of students from the University of Nantes, selected by application and trained in film analysis

A Space for Franco-German Encounters

Beyond the screenings, Univerciné Allemand is a privileged space for exchanges between German cinema professionals and the French public. Meetings with directors, debates, and introductory workshops accompany the program, making the festival a true cultural mediation tool between France and Germany. The festival benefits from the support of the CCFA, Nantes University, the City of Nantes, and numerous institutional and cultural partners.