Housed in a striking contemporary building designed by architect Frank Gehry near the Parc de Bercy, La Cinémathèque française is a world-renowned cinematic institution. It preserves film heritage through expansive rotating exhibitions, a permanent museum dedicated to cinema pioneers like Georges Méliès, and regular retrospective screenings.
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A stripped-back venue with seating.
Housed in a distinctive architectural building designed by Frank Gehry, Cinémathèque Française is a prominent institution dedicated to film heritage, featuring extensive rotating cinema exhibitions, a permanent museum, and archival screenings.
It is located at 51 Rue de Bercy in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, adjacent to the Bercy gardens and easily accessible via the Bercy metro station.
The venue hosts film retrospectives, director tributes, cinematic masterclasses, and immersive multimedia exhibitions dedicated to filmmaking pioneers and icons.
