Festival Lumière honors Coen brothers in Lyon

The 18th edition of the Festival Lumière has opened in Lyon, France, running through October 18. The festival, which focuses on classic and restored cinema, features nearly 450 screenings across approximately 50 venues.

American directors Joel and Ethan Coen are the central honorees of this year’s event. They are scheduled to receive the Prix Lumière on Friday, October 16, in recognition of their significant contributions to film history. The festival’s programming includes retrospectives of their work and public discussions.

Other notable guests and participants include actress Zhang Ziyi, who is presenting a restored version of ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’, and directors such as Fatih Akin, Todd Haynes, and Tsui Hark. The opening night featured a screening of Ettore Scola’s ‘A Special Day’.