38th edition
17-25 january 2026

Presentation of the Estival

The 5th edition of l'Estival will take place from Wednesday August 27 to Saturday August 30, 2025.

An end-of-summer cinematic rendezvous, l'Estival offers, over 4 days :

  • 5 previews, including 1 for young audiences: a selection of films before their theatrical release, in the presence of the filmmakers.

  • Cinema in Pays de la Loire: screenings to discover what's going on in regional cinema, with invited guests.

  • Professionnal meetings: privileged opportunities to meet and get to know the region's professionals

  • Ciné-conférence: the Festival's 2026 theme will be presented by Louis Mathieu, President of the Premiers Plans Association.

Prior to the Estival, an open-air screening will take place at the Château du Plessis-Macé, organized by Anjou Théâtre.

The detailed program of the 2025 Estival will be online in July.

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