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.

Our Library will be closed from Tuesday, October 9th until Tuesday, October 16th for refurbishment.

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

In this Franco-Scottish Society and Institut français d’Ecosse coproduction, Dr. Clarisse Godard Desmarest presents a comparative study of Paris and Edinburgh, looking at history, architecture, and politics.

In the first research seminar in a series organised by the University of Edinburgh’s French & Francophone Studies department, Dr Daniel Finch-Race discusses Flaubert’s Account of Nogent-sur-Seine in "L’Éducation sentimentale"

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.

We invite the French community in Edinburgh to come to the Consulate General of France in Scotland and the Institut français d’Ecosse to have a drink and learn about our services.

French Archaeologist and Iron Age expert, Dr Olivier Buchsenschutz, will give a talk in French on the Celts of the Iron Age. A fascinating history about the ancestors of the Scottish People!

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.

In this Franco-Scottish Society and Institut français d’Ecosse coproduction, Festival co-director Richard Mowe gives a sneak peek into what’s on offer at this year’s French Film Festival UK.

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.

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.

In the second research seminar in a series organised by the University of Edinburgh’s French & Francophone Studies department, PhD candidate Ellen Davis-Walker examines space and memory in the context of the Paris Massacre of 1961

Our cinéma programme for Institut members is back in full force, screening a new film every Wednesday at 2:00pm and 6:30pm. These events are free, but for members only. We invite you to book early and if you are not yet a member of the Institut français d’Ecosse, we invite you to join. Our film this week is 2 Automnes 3 Hivers | 2 Autumns 3 Winters by Sebastien Betbeder

Our cinéma programme for Institut members is back in full force, screening a new film every Wednesday at 2:00pm and 6:30pm. These events are free, but for members only. We invite you to book early and if you are not yet a member of the Institut français d’Ecosse, we invite you to join. Our film this week is 2 Automnes 3 Hivers | 2 Autumns 3 Winters by Sebastien Betbeder

As part of a daylong programme of commemoration, celebration, and culture on the day before the centenary of Armistice Day, Florian Kaplick will perform a concert of works composed by Debussy in the shadow of World War I

Simon has just been released from prison and is on parole. His friend, Albert, lures him back to his old ways for one more hit. To steal the priceless diamond Florentin. Simon’s plan to steal the diamond goes sour. Others are also after the diamond, such as gangsters and ruthless killers.

Simon has just been released from prison and is on parole. His friend, Albert, lures him back to his old ways for one more hit. To steal the priceless diamond Florentin. Simon’s plan to steal the diamond goes sour. Others are also after the diamond, such as gangsters and ruthless killers.

During our second family-friendly Ciné-récré of the 2018-2019 season, we will be screening a list of short-films, recommended from 3 years old..

On Saturday 17 November at 10h30, the Institute will welcome Marie-Alice Harel, illustrator of l’Odyssee de Kumiko. She will present some original drawings, introduce her work and sign books.

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.

Pour la troisième séance, nous aborderons le livre de Guillaume Meurice, Cosme (Flammarion, 2018).

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).

As part of a two-day programme on migration and border politics in Europe, Virginie Guiraudon (PhD, 1997, Harvard) delivers this keynote address followed by a discussion with Professor Christina Boswell (University of Edinburgh)

Edinburgh-based a cappella chamber choir The Consort of Voices, in collaboration with the Institut français d’Ecosse, perform traditional French and Scottish music in a charity concert, raising funds for the Marie Curie Hospice at Fairmilehead, Edinburgh

An average guy meets an actress who is more beautiful than he could ever imagine. But then a pesky girl materializes to make his life a living hell. His perfect girlfriend now thinks that he is involved with this Caprice.

An average guy meets an actress who is more beautiful than he could ever imagine. But then a pesky girl materializes to make his life a living hell. His perfect girlfriend now thinks that he is involved with this Caprice.

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.