An iconic
hub of filmmaking, the Cité du Cinéma is embarking on a new chapter in Saint-Denis. Now open to everyone, it has become a vibrant hub of life, creativity, and celebration, where visitors can come to discover a film or enjoy a performance, an exhibition, or an event. After several months of renovation, the site is finally open.
A former power plant reinvented as a cultural venue
At the heart of its 12,000 m² of renovated spaces, this former power plant hosts a diverse cultural and event program organized around four main themes: cinema, performing arts, music, and media.
This offers the public the opportunity to discover a 437-seat movie theater, exhibition spaces, large venues for hosting events, and social spaces.
In January 2027, the Cité du Cinéma will also host Michel Gondry’s Usine de Films Amateurs, a collective and participatory experience that invites everyone to imagine and create their own short film. Dance also plays a prominent role, particularly through the artistic offerings of the Paris Dance Project, founded by Benjamin Millepied and Solenne du Haÿs Mascré.
Eventually, the Cité also promises major exhibitions focused on pop culture and behind-the-scenes looks at the film industry. The stated goal is clear: to attract approximately 300,000 visitors per year—far beyond the professional audience that has frequented the site until now. With its programming open to all audiences, the Cité du Cinéma aims to become a new must-visit cultural destination in Greater Paris!
Now playing at the Cité’s movie theater
For Halloween, the Cité du Cinéma theater is putting horror in the spotlight with *Obsession* by Curry Barker (October 30 and 31), *Backrooms* by Kane Parsons (October 28 and 31), *The Fly* by Cronenberg (October 31 and November 1), and *Resident Evil* (October 28 through November 1). *Obsession* and *Backrooms* are screened in their original versions with subtitles; the former is rated R (16 and over), and the latter is rated PG-13 (12 and over).
The lineup isn’t limited to thrills: the theater is also screening *Fjord*, winner of the 2026 Palme d’Or (October 23–25), *Notre Salut* (through October 25), and *Shaun the Sheep* (October 25–November 1), for a more family-friendly audience.
Location: Cité du Cinéma, 20 rue Ampère, 93200 Saint-Denis