Christmas Special

This festive season, swap tinsel for timeless cinema at the French Institute’s Ciné Lumière, with a Christmas film programme that delivers elegance, adventure, and a sprinkle of holiday magic. 

From the Oscar-laden grandeur of Howards End (complete with a post-screening chat featuring award-winning costume designers) to the sweeping drama of Visconti’s The Leopard, featuring the late Alain Delon, these classics will warm up even the chilliest of winter evenings. For families, The Magic Reindeer and Animal Tales of Christmas Magic are here to charm kids and grown-ups alike, while The Wild Robot offers an island tale of friendship and discovery.