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Today in our Theatres
LEDOUX LEDOUX
Saturday 10.10
17:00
Carte Blanche Gérard Corbiau
Jules et Jim ⁄ B&W ⁄ 106' ⁄ ST - OND: NL
François Truffaut, France 1962, Jeanne Moreau, Oskar Werner, Henri Serre
19:00
Free Anthology
The Pillow Book ⁄ 125' ⁄ ST - OND: FR - NL
Peter Greenaway, UK, France, Netherlands, Luxembourg 1996, Vivian Wu, Ewan McGregor, Yoshi Oida
21:30
Bordwell / Thompson
Je ne regrette rien de ma jeunesse ⁄ No Regrets for Our Youth ⁄ Waga seishun ni kuinashi ⁄ B&W ⁄ 109' ⁄ ST - OND: EN
Akira Kurosawa, Japan 1946, Setsuko Hara, Susumu Fujita, Denjirô Ôkôchi
I had seen a considerable number of Kurosawa Akira’s films by the time I watched No Regrets for Our Youth, his first film made after World War II. It struck me as completely different from his other work. Taking a political subject set in the 1930s, it dealt with Yukie young woman whose father is fired from his professorship because of his anti-fascist views and whose husband is later accused of being a leftist spy and dies in prison. She visits her husband’s farming peasants, who reject her because she is associated with their disgraced son. She carries on helping on the farm despite their rejection of her. Setsuko Hara, usually associated today with the work of Ozu Yasujiro, gives a very different and excellent performance in this fascinating film. – Kristin Thompson
PLATEAU PLATEAU
Saturday 10.10
18:00
The Silent North
Le Chant de la fleur rouge ⁄ Het lied van de helrode bloem ⁄ Sången om den eldröda blomman ⁄ B&W ⁄ 88' ⁄ TIT: FR - NL ⁄ ST - OND: — ⁄ PIANO
Mauritz Stiller, Sweden 1918, Greta Almroth, Lars Hanson, Lillebil Ibsen
20:00
Free Anthology
Les courts des grands VI
Land Without Bread / Las Hurdes: Tierra sin pan ⁄ B&W ⁄ 29' ⁄ ST - OND: EN
Luis Buñuel, Spain 1933
Un chien andalou ⁄ 16' ⁄ TIT: FR ⁄ ST - OND: —
Luis Buñuel, France 1929
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CINEMATEK
Much more than movie theatres
Exhibitions
Wunderkammer
In the Wunderkammer, the history of film is brought to life through various interactive showcases, starting from the Chinese shadow play to the cinematograph of the Lumière brothers.
Our Collections
Chantal Akerman Collection
CINEMATEK not only conserves all the films of this masterful director, but also manages her entire archive.
Library
Library
The library has a rich collection of books, specialized magazines, press clippings, photos and posters about film and cinema. Consult the online catalogue.
Shop
Webshop
Discover the Collection of DVDs and books published by the Royal Belgian Film Archive, CINEMATEK, available for sale online
Dossiers
Additional context for film programs, filmmakers, and our own activities.
DOSSIERS
CINEMATEK, Restauration
The Heritage Tombola (Erfgoed Tombola / Tombola de Patrimoine) is a project organised by the National Lottery, Prométhéa, the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage (KIK) and museumPASSmusées. Twelve finalists from across Belgium have the chance to have their special heritage project, one of historical, social or symbolic significance to Belgium, restored with a budget of up to €150,000. From the 15th of September, anyone can vote for their favourite project. Anyone who votes will also be automatically entered into the Tombola where they can win really unique prizes.
DOSSIERS
CINEMATEK
By purchasing a support ticket, you’re not only enjoying an authentic cinema experience, but also helping to preserve our shared cultural heritage. Each year, the support ticket supports a different project within CINEMATEK. This year, the proceeds will fund a project from the Documentation Centre.
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DOSSIERS
Restauration, ANNOUNCEMENT
70 years later, the "Seagulls" fly back to Cannes
The restoration of Seagulls Dying in the Harbour has been selected for Cannes Classics 2026
06.05 2026
There are films that mark history, and then there are those that transform it. In 1956, Seagulls Die in the Harbour (Meeuwen sterven in de haven) became the first Belgian feature film in history to be selected for the Official Competition at the Cannes Film Festival. In 2026, seventy years after that historic breakthrough, this cult masterpiece is set to return to the Croisette in a brand-new restoration by CINEMATEK.
DOSSIERS
ANNOUNCEMENT
Why CINEMATEK is changing its ticket prices
Starting 01.06.26 CINEMATEK's ticketprices will change
03.03 2026
From the first of June 2026, we will be making a slight adjustment to our prices. In recent years, the costs associated with energy, maintenance of our building and projection infrastructure, film restoration and archive collection management have risen significantly. This change will enable us to continue maintaining our theatres, restoring and digitising fragile films, and supporting the daily work of our archivists.
