# French cinema and photography cultural events

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-cinema-and-photography-cultural-events
> Updated: 2026-09-11T06:00:55.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Cultural activities in France involve various film and photography events. In late August and September 2026, La Valette-du-Var scheduled several major film premieres featuring directors such as Guillaume Canet, Élie Semoun, and Éric Judor. Simultaneously, Perpignan hosted the 38th Visa pour l’Image photojournalism festival, which coincided with the bicentenary of photography and focused on the influence of artificial intelligence on journalism.

During the same period, the cinematic landscape saw both closures and new beginnings. The Cinématographe des Carmélites in Nantes announced its permanent closure in mid-September, while the Ciné Club du Perche Rémalardais prepared to launch its 12th season with a program highlighting young directors.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: French cinema venues mark transitions in Nantes and Perche Rémalardais

Cultural updates in France include the permanent closure of the Cinématographe des Carmélites in Nantes and the launch of the 12th season for the Ciné Club du Perche Rémalardais.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-cinema-venues-mark-transitions-in-nantes-and-perche-rmalardais

### 2026-08-24: Cultural events announced for La Valette and Perpignan

Cultural events in France include major film premieres by Guillaume Canet, Élie Semoun, and Éric Judor in La Valette, and the 38th Visa pour l’Image photojournalism festival in Perpignan.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-events-announced-for-la-valette-and-perpignan

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