Love Affairs Without Love — follow the story of Suzanne, 16, in this film that won the César Award for Best Film in 1984.

Celebrate Candlemas with delicious French crêpes!

From general knowledge to the latest trends buzzing on your feed — put your knowledge of French language and culture to the test!

From Finnish feminist pioneers to iconic figures of design, discover the two works showcased at the LUX Festival, with the exhibition running throughout February!

Discover this masterpiece of 1940s poetic realism, voted the greatest film of all time by 600 critics!

Get ready for another DJ night dedicated to French music, this time with a Valentine’s Day vibe!

Traveling Residency for Contemporary Creation

As the second edition of Septentrionales comes to an end, it’s time to look back at the journey of our laureate Madalena Valencia and the impact of the residency on her film Things That Fall.

Get ready for another DJ night dedicated to French music!

Explore how French actress Maria Schneider’s journey spirals from dream to nightmare at this pre-screening, followed by a discussion.

Join us for a delicious and sensory journey into the world of coffee and chocolate!

Enjoy the cozy, festive spirit of a classic raclette night — winter’s most iconic dish!

The upcoming months will treat cinema lovers well with a wide selection of French films!

Making cheese to save his little sister — that’s the challenge 18-year-old Totone takes on in Louise Courvoisier’s debut feature film.

The French duo presents their creation for the first time, exploring the concept of family in a lesbian couple.

From general knowledge to the latest trends buzzing on your feed — put your knowledge of French language and culture to the test!

Step into the futuristic world of this animated film during the first screening in our new series with Cinema Orion!

With a new space comes new energy — and now, a visual identity that reflects the beauty and inspiration the Institut brings to life each day.

Reconnect with nature through melodies that interact with the sounds of forests, glaciers, and storms.

One line, one emotion – step into the world of an illustrator whose drawings speak to the soul, where words fall short.

Discover the French Institute at Tehtaankatu 27-29D, meet the French author Olivier Norek, and enjoy the music by DJ Poupée!

Dive into the analysis of Jacaranda that earned Moona Hartman, a student at the University of Jyväskylä, a trip to Paris.

Through poetic, practical, and regenerative art and design

How to get there, events to come, library services and more — your guide to life at the new Institute!

The Institute’s petanque evening is back!

As part of Helsinki Design Week, discover this unique exhibition that builds a bridge between iconic and emerging figures in Finnish and French design.

Join us once again for another DJ night dedicated to French music!

Let yourself be carried away by this dialogue between a saxophone and a clarinet!

Abdennour Belalit, from the Alexandra N’Possee company, invites you to discover hip-hop dance — a blend of technique, self-expression, and the joy of movement! 

French Film Summer Series at Cinema Orion

The novel captivated the jury with the power of its storytelling, the richness of its imagination, and its evocative, fable-like narrative style.

rom furniture to books and decorative items, come find great deals at low prices!

Come and experience the performance by Compagnie Hervé Koubi!

Come and (re)discover gems of French cinema.

The Night of Ideas is back in Helsinki – with a Nordic twist!