Goûter littéraire is a season of monthly gatherings at the Institut français d’Ecosse’s médiathèque, where older children and young teens meet to discuss all things literary.

For the 4th consecutive year, the Institut français d’Ecosse and the Consulate General of France in Edinburgh are participating in Doors Open Days

Pour la première séance, nous aborderons le dernier roman de Daniel Mendelsohn "Une odyssée : Un père, un fils, une épopée" publié aux éditions Flammarion, texte qui fut primé en 2017.

For the 4th consecutive year, the Institut français d’Ecosse and the Consulate General of France in Edinburgh are participating in Doors Open Days

Plan your exam well in advance !

Largely based on the personal experiences of screenwriter Christelle Berthevas, Arnaud Des Pallières’s "Orpheline" reveals four moments in time in the lives of four different women to paint the portrait of a modern heroine

Largely based on the personal experiences of screenwriter Christelle Berthevas, Arnaud Des Pallières’s "Orpheline" reveals four moments in time in the lives of four different women to paint the portrait of a modern heroine

For our first Ciné-récré of the 2018-2019 season, we will be screening "Le Grand méchant renard et autres contes .." by Benjamin Renner and Patrick Imbert, a compilation of stories about animals who don’t seem to know exactly what they’re supposed to be.

One of 2015’s most lauded films, Philippe Faucon’s "Fatima" went on to win the 2016 César for best film, adaptation, and most promising actress (Zita Hanrot). Followed by a post-show discussion

One of 2015’s most lauded films, Philippe Faucon’s "Fatima" went on to win the 2016 César for best film, adaptation, and most promising actress (Zita Hanrot). Followed by a post-show discussion

Xavier Legrand’s debut feature film, "Jusqu’à la garde" is a harrowing family drama about a father’s efforts to spend time with his son, his ex-wife who wants to protect her son, and the boy caught in the middle of it all.

Xavier Legrand’s debut feature film, "Jusqu’à la garde" is a harrowing family drama about a father’s efforts to spend time with his son, his ex-wife who wants to protect her son, and the boy caught in the middle of it all.

Franco-Iranian director Sou Abadi, takes a contemporary French spin on the Billy Wilder classic "Some Like it Hot" by updating it to the age of Islamic fundamentalism.

Franco-Iranian director Sou Abadi, takes a contemporary French spin on the Billy Wilder classic "Some Like it Hot" by updating it to the age of Islamic fundamentalism.

Pour la deuxième séance, nous aborderons le dernier roman de Gwenaëlle Aubry, La Folie Elisa (2018)

Olivier Ayache-Vidal’s first full-length feature film, "Les Grands Esprits," is a classroom comedy about a teacher moving from France’s most prestigious high school to one of its numerous schools struggling in the Parisian banlieue.

Olivier Ayache-Vidal’s first full-length feature film, "Les Grands Esprits," is a classroom comedy about a teacher moving from France’s most prestigious high school to one of its numerous schools struggling in the Parisian banlieue.

Seasoned French filmmaker Tonie Marshall weighs in on breaking through the glass ceiling with "Numéro une," about a brilliant woman trying to reach the top of a major French company.

Seasoned French filmmaker Tonie Marshall weighs in on breaking through the glass ceiling with "Numéro une," about a brilliant woman trying to reach the top of a major French company.

Brothers David and Stéphane Foenkinos team up to present "Jalouse," part comedy, part thriller, about a woman driven mad with envy.

Brothers David and Stéphane Foenkinos team up to present "Jalouse," part comedy, part thriller, about a woman driven mad with envy.

A tale of a son who goes looking for his father, only to realise that he became a woman 25 years earlier. A film by Nadir Moknèche, "Lola Pater" features Fanny Ardant in the title role.

A tale of a son who goes looking for his father, only to realise that he became a woman 25 years earlier. A film by Nadir Moknèche, "Lola Pater" features Fanny Ardant in the title role.

Un samedi par mois, un rendez-vous littéraire à l’Institut.

A comedy about ex partners, their children, and a presidential election, Justine Triet’s "La Bataille de Solférino" stars Laetitia Dosch, who was recently in Edinburgh for "Jeune Femme" (Filmhouse) and "La Maladie de la mort" (EIF).

A comedy about ex partners, their children, and a presidential election, Justine Triet’s "La Bataille de Solférino" stars Laetitia Dosch, who was recently in Edinburgh for "Jeune Femme" (Filmhouse) and "La Maladie de la mort" (EIF).

Our film for the last screening in 2018 has yet to be selected, but keep a look out for updates here on our website

Our film for the last screening in 2018 has yet to be selected, but keep a look out for updates here on our website

Un samedi par mois, un rendez-vous littéraire à l’Institut.

Un samedi par mois, un rendez-vous littéraire à l’Institut.

Un samedi par mois, un rendez-vous littéraire à l’Institut.

Un samedi par mois, un rendez-vous littéraire à l’Institut.

Un samedi par mois, un rendez-vous littéraire à l’Institut.

Un samedi par mois, un rendez-vous littéraire à l’Institut.