Delon knew, more than anyone else, what he owed to this brilliant picture... and to its director: “The film, which went around the world, paved the way for my career”.

The actress, laureate of the 2024 Lumière Award, took her very first steps as director. Giving free rein to her imagination, she drew inspiration from a trip to Australia...

« Occasionally, a single scene illuminates a film to the point of encapsulating its entirety » - Aurélien Ferenczi

Ahead of hosting the ‘Trip to the Ends of Horror’ all-nighter at the Halle Tony Garnier, Alexandre Aja reexamined his greatest fears. 

Actor, writer, tarot card reader, magician, director, the 95-year-old Chilean is at Lumière, full of new revelations. Master class …

Visit to an exhibition of extraordinary faces. 

Rachida Dati, the French Minister of Culture, made her first visit to the Lumière film festival to announce the second volet of a major distribution plan focusing on heritage works and film libraries.

A small, quiet man living in a family-run guesthouse in Argentina finds himself at the heart of a romantic affair revolving around the mysterious and sublime Rosaura.

“Integrate, learn French and get involved as a volunteer”. For Daoud Hariri, it is a matter of principle to devote time to others,

A standing ovation, a constellation of stars and declarations of love accompanied by song... On Friday evening, in an electric atmosphere, actress Isabelle Huppert received the 16th Lumière Award at the Amphitheatre 3000.

Prix Lumière 2024, Isabelle Huppert est venue à la rencontre des Lyonnais à l’occasion de la traditionnelle master class du Théâtre des Célestins.

Eight hours without a wink of sleep! That's what awaits audiences at the Halle Tony-Garnier

The auteur of a multitude of politically engaged films and president of the Cinémathèque française, he will be celebrated for his essential œuvre, which has impacted entire generations.

The ‘wonder boy’ of Quebec cinema will make the trip to Lyon to present a book featuring a superb collection of previously unpublished photographs to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Mommy.

Currently recording her new album, she will be joining us at the festival for the very first time.

A great lady of Spanish cinema.Her work as a filmmaker is characterised by a commitment to major issues such as domestic violence, the Basque question or the water war in Bolivia.

It was perhaps for Cinema Paradiso, at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival, that the expression ‘Palme of the heart’ was coined, so deeply did this remembrance of a childhood in the cinema touch the public.

Not only will he discuss his career and introduce a selection of works from his filmography, but as a movie buff, he will also be in attendance to discover the films on the lineup.

In four features, she has impressed critics and audiences alike. Director Justine Triet will be on hand to interact with the festivalgoers in Lyon and share her passion for cinema with the public.

Founder of mk2, a key figure in the cinema world, Marin Karmitz will be in Lyon to introduce a duo of politically committed films that he directed and two exceptional photo exhibitions.

The actor will be present at both screenings of the documentary Vincent Lindon, cœur sanglant.

On the agenda: an All-Nighter, a master class where he will discuss his book Voyage essential and a book signing.

A loyal friend of the Lumière Film Festival, the Mexican director returns to Lumière this year to present the entirety of his new series in a movie theatre.

A day with Claude Lelouch to immerse yourself in his cinematic universe!

A prodigy of genre flicks who has spearheaded a new generation of directors, Alexandre Aja has continued to play an integral part in the renewal of horror movies with his radical, irreverent brand of cinema, infused with a healthy dose of black humour...

Presenting their new restorations: Jacques Audiard, Jean Becker, Fernando Meirelles, Nicolas Winding Refn.

Filmmakers, novelists or ‘heritage transmitters’, they are also writers of film. Lumière 2024 is pleased to welcome these personalities who will present and sign their works.

From welcoming the public to accompanying guests to distribution tasks, get an inside glimpse of the festival, while contributing to its smooth advancement.

Show your support for a unique cultural event.

Middle school workshops, High school prize, kids’ movie at the Halle Tony Garnier… Film buffs of tomorrow have their own program.

Make your arrival and stay in the capital of gastronomy easy as pie.

Feel like taking advantage of the festival to explore Lyon’s monuments, recommended spots, hidden & secret corners? Head toward your office of tourism.

Lumière encourages public transportation. On festival Saturdays, get 40% off tickets, while kids ride free.