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Here's what not to miss at this year's Festival Lumière 2024

Cinephiles rejoice! The 2024 Lumière Festival kicks off in Lyon next month, and with a rich and eclectic program, this 16th edition promises to be yet another vibrant tribute to cinema in all its forms. Here’s the lowdown on the screenings and events you shouldn’t miss.

Culture news

Lyon WorldSkills Competition showcases young creative talent

The WorldSkills competition is open to under 23s and sees participants compete in fields from jewellery making to welding and aircraft maintenance to hairdressing.

Culture news

Isabelle Huppert to receive the prestigious Prix Lumière 2024

The celebrated French actress who wowed audiences in countless films like 'The Piano Teacher', '8 Femmes' and 'Elle' succeeds last year’s laureate Wim Wenders as the Lumière Prize recipient.

Culture news

Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour: A day in the life of a Swiftie newbie

Taylor Swift comes to France with her Eras Tour, and our writer David Mouriquand pops his Swift concert cherry in Lyon. He walks you through his day, his gig, his thoughts, his photos, and whether or not this experience has transformed him into a card-carrying Swiftie.

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France

Four people injured in knife attack in Lyon metro

The attack took place early Sunday afternoon, according to the Rhône prefecture. Passengers had earlier reported the erratic behaviour of an individual wielding a knife.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. The EU must work with Europe's cities to end youth homelessness

Our message is clear: we can only achieve lasting change if all levels of government work together in a strategic partnership for action, Lyon Métropole's Vice President Renaud Payre writes.

Moments

Why I ditched flying for an 18-hour train trip from Budapest to Lyon

Inspired by my 6-year-old son, I took a night train from Budapest instead of flying.

Art

'Moment of conviviality': Lyon shines in festival with roots from 1852

Lyon's annual Fête des Lumières festival includes illuminating works from artists placed throughout pedestrianised areas of the city.

Culture news

Cultural digest: The best things to see and do in Europe this week

Lyon in lights, Timothée Chalamet's 'Wonka', Nicki Minaj's birthday album and dogs with jobs - here's what to enjoy in Europe this week.

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WATCH: Lyon prepares to be dazzled by the annual Fête des Lumières

Some two million visitors are expected in the French city of Lyon to be dazzled by the annual Fête des Lumières, which runs until 10 December.

Destinations

Where are France’s most and least friendly cities?

France is a country beloved by millions, but its people have a reputation for perhaps not being the most friendly bunch. A new survey has asked the French what they think of this stereotype and where they think you should visit (and avoid) if you want a warm welcome.

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'Vincent Must Die' director Stéphan Castang on love in a brutal world

'Vincent Doit Mourir' ('Vincent Must Die') is out in cinemas - and stands as one of this year's best French films. Euronews Culture sits down with the director to discuss his impressive debut feature.

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Vincent Doit Mourir' ('Vincent Must Die')

Having premiered in Cannes before doing the festival rounds at Fantasia Festival and the BFI London Film Festival, Stéphan Castang's masterful genre mash-up sees a docile everyman faced with the reality that everyone inexplicably wants to kill him.

France

Three people injured at pro-Palestinian conference in Lyon, France

Police and emergency vehicles were called to Lyon's medieval quarter on Saturday night, after ultra-right-wing activists tried to force their way into a conference on Palestine, according to the prefecture and witnesses.

Crossing Cultures

How silk shaped the fortunes of China and Europe

A co-production with CGTN

In this episode, we travel between the silk cities of Suzhou in eastern China, and Lyon in southeastern France, to find out how this treasured material changed Eastern and Western culture.

Cinema

German filmmaker Wim Wenders honoured at Lyon's Festival Lumière

Euronews spoke with decorated German filmmaker Wim Wenders, who received the 15th Prix Lumière at this year's Festival Lumière in Lyon.

Culture news

Director Wim Wenders on cinema and the failed European dream

Euronews Culture sits down with the recipient of this year's Prix Lumière: the great Wim Wenders.

Culture news

The rebirth of classic films continues to grow at Lumière Festival

It’s the meeting place for all classic films lovers and the only of its kind in the world. The International Classic Film Market (MIFC), hosted by the Festival Lumière in Lyon, France, has steadily positioned itself at the forefront of film restoration.

France

Euroviews. Fighting food insecurity means following the urban lead

My fellow local leaders and I urge the EU to not further delay action and keep the promises of the European Green Deal, Vice-President of Lyon Métropole Jérémy Camus writes.

Culture news

Festival Lumière 2023: Premieres, classics & Wim for the win

Cinephiles rejoice! The 2023 Lumière Festival kicks off in Lyon this weekend... And this year’s 15th edition is eye-wateringly good. Here’s the lowdown on the festival and the screenings and events you shouldn’t miss.