Fostering Experimentations, Supporting Creativity

A landmark event for the new generation of filmmakers, La Semaine de la Critique brings unexpected films to the silver screen - works that tell us about life, often in a unique way. 

As part of its cultural policy, Région Île-de-France places a premium on cinema, making it a priority to support young creators, and we are proud to reaffirm our commitment to them.

We are deeply proud to see the work of young directors we have supported celebrated here; works such as Iris Kaltenbäck’s The Rapture in 2023, and The Brink of Dreams by Nada Riya and Ayman El Amir in 2024. 

We salute Ava Cahen, La Semaine de la Critique’s artistic director, and the members of the French Union of Film Critics who strive to unearth bold and singular voices. Their dedication echoes our shared ambition to make cinema accessible to all - especially young people - through educational programmes for high school students in the Paris region. 

We wish you all a brilliant Semaine, filled with emotion, discovery, and shared experiences.

Valérie Pécresse
President | Région Île-de-France

Florence Portelli
Vice-President in charge of culture, heritage and creation