CINEMANIA Film Festival
November 4 to 15, 2026
CINEMANIA Film Festival returns to Montreal from November 4 to 15, 2026, for its 32nd edition, shining a spotlight on French-speaking Belgium. Audiences can look forward to premieres, special screenings and encounters with filmmakers and artists, alongside roundtables, talks and masterclasses offering a behind-the-scenes look at the world of cinema.
This year also brings two exciting additions: the Francophone Series Days, kicking off November 2, and CINEMANIA’s very first cine-concert. A must-attend fall event, CINEMANIA invites audiences to discover bold new voices and acclaimed films from Quebec and around the world, and experience the magic of cinema on the big screen.
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Cinema
La grande soirée du court québecois | Partie 1
November 6, 20261 performanceLudger-Duvernay TheatreA selection of short films showcasing the creativity and talent of emerging filmmakers and Quebec cinema, presented in two parts.
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Cinema
La grande soirée du court québecois | Partie 2
November 6, 20261 performanceLudger-Duvernay TheatreA selection of short films showcasing the creativity and talent of emerging filmmakers and Quebec cinema, presented in two parts.
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Classical Music • Film Soundtracks
Europe : La Bataille des sièges in ciné-concert
November 7, 20261 performanceLudger-Duvernay TheatreFor the first time at the CINEMANIA Film Festival, a documentary takes the form of a major Luxembourgish live cinema concert. Bringing together film and live music, this ambitious and original production offers a truly unique stage experience.
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Cinema • history
Lumière ! par Thierry Frémaux
November 10, 20261 performanceLudger-Duvernay Theatre130 years ago, Louis and Auguste Lumière invented the Cinématographe and the movie theatre. Everything was already there: framing, tracking shots, drama, comedy and acting. By filming Lyon, Paris and the entire planet, they brought the world to the world.
A Montreal Fall Tradition
CINEMANIA is recognized as North America’s largest and longest-running festival dedicated to French-language cinema. Every November, the Festival presents an eclectic selection of around 100 feature films, alongside documentaries and short films. Its most recent edition welcomed 100,000 admissions over 13 days, showcasing 170 films and bringing together 230 guests from Quebec and around the world.
The Festival showcases films from across the globe, with a particular focus on Quebec, Canada, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Morocco, Luxembourg, the Central African Republic and beyond. Celebrating the richness and diversity of the international Francophonie, CINEMANIA seeks to strengthen existing cultural connections while inspiring new ones, offering audiences a fresh and vibrant perspective on contemporary cinema.
All films presented at CINEMANIA are screened with English subtitles to ensure greater accessibility. Drawing inspiration from the world’s leading international film festivals, CINEMANIA brings Montreal audiences an exclusive annual selection of outstanding films from Cannes, Locarno, Venice, Toronto, Namur, Angoulême, Berlin, Alpe d’Huez and San Sebastián.
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