Lumière Film FestivalFestival Lumière

Founded in 2009 in Lyon’s honor (the birthplace of cinema), the Lumière Film Festival is an annual international film event held each October 1. It showcases restored classics, retrospectives and tributes to legendary filmmakers. The city hosts screenings in historic venues, drawing cinephiles and professionals globally. It integrates the local cultural scene by honoring the Lumière brothers’ legacy of invention, making it both a tribute to cinematic heritage and a major event for film enthusiasts 2.

Lyon residents take pride in film as their city’s innovation. The festival reflects Lyon’s cultural ambition and supports preservation of film heritage. It reinforces Lyon’s identity as a film-making birthplace, blending international cinema with local history through masterclasses and awards.