Through May 3
Ghosts of Cannes past
Screening of the films shown in the 1969 Quinzaine de Réalisateurs at the Cannes Film Festival.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
Through April 13
Suburban jazzfest
Banlieues Bleues brings major jazz acts to the northern suburbs of Paris
Various locations, Seine-Saint-Denis
Through April 14
“Transdisciplinary” festival
Étrange Cargo presents original contemporary performances.
Ménagerie de Verre, Paris
Through April 1
European film festival
L’Europe autour de l’Europe screens rarely seen European art films by the likes of Estonian director Jaak Kilmi and Lithuanian Audrius Stonys. Above: From the film November, directed by Rainer Sarnet.
Various venues, Paris
Through April 1
International documentary film festival
Cinéma du Réel presents 150 films, 43 in competition.
Various locations, Paris
March 31
Humanitarian theater project
On Saturday afternoons this month, the Good Chance Theatre presents the freewheeling “Hope Show,” by and for the immigrant community and friends. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance by writing to hopeshow@goodchance.org.uk.
La Bulle Humanitarian Centre, Porte de la Chapelle, Paris
Through May 6
Young European photographers
The Festival Circulation(s) features the work of emerging photographers.
Centquatre, Paris
Through March 31
Jardin Intime
Photographs by Françoise Huguier, exhibited in support of Reporters without Borders.
Galerie VU, Paris
Through April 1
Louis Malle Festival
The great French director’s films are in the spotlight for two weeks.
Cinémathèque Française
April 3-8
Artisanal open house
During Les Journées des Métiers d’Art, artisans open their studios, hold exhibitions and give demonstrations of such crafts as jewelry-making or woodworking.
Various locations, Paris
Through July 29
100% Doc
All about documentary films: screenings, talks, workshops and online offerings.
Forum des Images, Paris
Through Oct. 6
Dance in historic sites
> Monuments en Mouvement offers free dance performances in national monuments like the Pantheon in Paris, the Abbaye de Cluny and châteaux.
Various locations
March 31
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents La Fête Est Finie, directed by Marie Garel-Weiss.