Description
From December 12 to 19, 2026, the resort of Les Arcs will become the must-attend event for European cinema. A week of screenings, meetings, music, and discussions in the heart of the Alps.
2025 Theme: Cinema & Democracy
For its 17th edition, the Festival took on a vital and timely theme: “CINEMA AND DEMOCRACY: TO LES ARCS, CITIZENS!”
On the program:
- Engaging films that examine our times;
- Film discussions and highlights featuring experts;
- Workshops for industry professionals;
- Presentation of the “Déplacer les Montagnes” Award;
- Talks by Cyril Dion (director of *Tomorrow*) and Marc Lazar (historian and political expert);
- A tribute to Greece, the cradle of democracy and a land of bold creativity.
Special Guests
In 2025, Les Arcs welcomed three leading figures in European cinema:
- Isabelle Adjani: a legend of French cinema, who rose to fame in François Truffaut’s *The Story of Adèle H.* and won multiple awards for *Queen Margot*, *Camille Claudel*, and *The Day of the Skirt*;
- Daniel Brühl: an internationally acclaimed actor known for *Good Bye Lenin!*, *Inglourious Basterds*, and the Marvel Universe (*Captain America: Civil War*);
- Tarik Saleh: a multi-award-winning director for *Cairo Confidential* and *The Cairo Conspiracy*.
Powerful encounters, inspiring masterclasses, and a unique opportunity to discover their journeys in a new light.
A Committed Festival
The Festival champions a strong vision: to share, educate, and inspire.
For young audiences:
Special screenings, workshops, a youth jury, educational programs, meetings with industry professionals, family activities, and projects conducted with schools and local stakeholders.
For a more responsible film industry:
- Initiatives focused on the ecological transition;
- Concrete actions on gender parity and diversity;
- The “Woman in Film” Award and the “Emerging Composer” Award;
- Programs in partnership with the Lab Femmes de Cinéma and the Collectif 50/50.
A deep commitment to supporting new generations and reimagining the future of cinema.
The must-attend event for industry professionals
With nearly 1,000 professionals expected to attend, Les Arcs Film Festival is a true European creative hub:
- Industry Village: co-productions, works in progress, emerging talent;
- Les Arcs Summit: innovation, distribution, the future of the cinema;
- Music Village: where music and cinema meet.
A fertile ground for creating, collaborating, and envisioning the cinema of tomorrow.
Practical Information
- Cinema Pass starting at €34 (advance sale), Weekend Pass at €16 (2025 rates).
More info and tickets: lesarcs-filmfest.com/fr