A cultural organisation promoting world cinema, based in Fontainebleau, France.
CINSEAD programmes curated screenings of internationally acclaimed titles, each followed by a panel discussion featuring nationals from the film's country of origin and invited industry guest speakers. The aim of our organisation is to foster cross-cultural learning and discovery through cinema, while opening up audiences to international films they might not otherwise encounter. CINSEAD operates in programming partnership with CinéParadis, the regional cinema operator in Île-de-France, with screenings held at the Ermitage cinema in Fontainebleau.
We select films that are widely loved, critically respected, and culturally revealing.
Every title is chosen against four criteria. Films are selected in consultation with prospective panellists to ground each discussion in lived experience.
Likeable and entertaining to a general audience. No 'arthouse' cinema, or anything that is too impenetrable
A genuine window into the film's country of origin — its concerns, textures, and people
Material that rewards conversation afterwards — ambiguity, tension, and ideas worth unpacking.
Avoid works that are too heavy or disturbing, to the extent that they would cut off productive conversation and discussion.
Regional cinema operator in Île-de-France. Venue partner for CINSEAD screenings at the Ermitage cinema, Fontainebleau.
