Films Femmes Méditerranée

21st edition of Films Femmes Méditerranée

From November 5 to 13, 2026, Films Femmes Méditerranée presents screenings at several cinemas in Marseille, featuring a selection of more than forty films, including premieres and previously unreleased works, with our guest of honor Julia Kassar, a leading figure on the Lebanese stage, and numerous other guests in attendance.

Highlights

Lebanon focus: A tribute to Lebanese cinema through screenings, a podcast series and a round table, “Emerging Voices: The New Generation of Lebanese Women Directors,” hosted by Maya Ghandour (L'Orient-Le Jour). Opening night: Preview screening of Les Fraises by Laïla Marrakchi at Artplex, Saturday, November 7 at 8 p.m. Industry days: Following a 2026 call for projects, women filmmakers from the Mediterranean are invited to Marseille to present their upcoming films to producers. A cinema masterclass led by director and screenwriter Marcia Romano. A heritage cinema screening dedicated to Heiny Srour, featuring her film L'Heure de la Libération a sonné. Sound siesta: Listen to podcasts about Lebanon at the Vieille Charité, in partnership with the Bruits Roses festival. Masterclass & Cinema and AI: “Threats or opportunities?” with Shiraz Bazin-Moussi, Ella Altman and Thomas Coispel. Closing night: Preview screening of Les Filles d'Abraham by Hanael El Yousfi, preceded by the presentation of the Prix Jeunes-Nouveau Regard and the Prix France 24, Friday, November 13 at 8 p.m. at Artplex. Films Femmes Méditerranée continues its commitment

Culture for everyone

A program for high school students featuring short films from the Ciné Nomad School Four screenings and opportunities to meet and talk with women directors at the Baumettes Prison. Venues in Marseille

L'Artplex, Les Variétés, La Baleine, le zef - Scène Nationale, le Chambord, Cinéma Le Miroir (La Vieille Charité), Auditorium de l'École de la 2e Chance, Bibliothèque L'Alcazar, Auditorium Turbulence (Aix-Marseille Université) and Cinéfabrique.