Novembre Numérique 2026 | French Film Screenings
Cinema, Technology & Digital Storytelling
Step into the fascinating world of digital culture through a special series of French film screenings at Alliance Française de Delhi, as part of Novembre Numérique, the Institut français’ international festival celebrating digital cultures and creativity.
From video games and virtual communities to online identities and virtual adventures, these films explore how technology is transforming the way we experience stories, connect with others and understand the world around us.
Join us every Thursday in November for a journey through cinema, technology, memory and imagination.
Film Screening Schedule
1. Level Five
5 November 2026 | 6:30 PM
A woman sets out to complete a video game based on the Battle of Okinawa, a little-known tragedy that profoundly influenced the final stages of World War II. Through her computer and conversations with an invisible interlocutor, the film explores the complex relationship between memory, history and digital storytelling.
2. Knit’s Island
12 November 2026 | 6:30 PM
Somewhere on the internet lies a 250 km² virtual space where individuals come together to form communities and simulate a survivalist world. Entering this digital landscape through avatars, a film crew encounters its inhabitants and begins to question their identities, motivations and relationship with the game. A fascinating exploration of virtual communities and online identities.
3. Sailing Home
19 November 2026 | 6:30 PM
Passionate sailor Jean-Paul joins the virtual Vendée Globe sailing race in an attempt to turn his life around. Isolating himself on his boat for three months, he embarks on an unexpected journey of self-discovery, reconnecting with his family and himself. A moving story about technology, personal transformation and human connection.
4. L’Empire
26 November 2026 | 6:30 PM
In a peaceful fishing village on France’s Opal Coast, the birth of an extraordinary child sets off a secret war between extraterrestrial forces of good and evil. Blending science fiction, fantasy, mystery and humour, this imaginative film takes audiences into a surreal universe where the ordinary meets the extraordinary.
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: M.L. Bhartia Auditorium, Alliance Française de Delhi
Language: French with English subtitles
Entry: Free and open to all
Come discover contemporary French cinema and explore the creative possibilities of the digital world!