Bastille Day 2026 Film Screening: The Divine Sarah Bernhardt

As part of the Bastille Day celebrations in Ireland, the French Embassy in association with Irish cultural partners, presents a special French Film Programme from 1st to 19th July 2026 in Dublin, Cork, Dún Laoghaire, and online.

Dublin City Libraries are delighted to participate in this initiative by the French Embassy, celebrating French culture and marking the close friendship between Ireland and France.

On Friday 3 July, join us in the Central Library for a screening of The Divine Sarah Bernhardt.

A romantic biopic about Sarah Bernhardt, the world’s first celebrity. Known as ”La Divine”, she left an indelible mark by shattering societal norms thank to her daring personality and acting performances.

Director: Guillaume Nicloux

Year: 2024

Running time: 1h 38

Genre: Historical fiction, drama

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All screenings are free!

Discover the full programme of Bastille Day Ireland here: https://ie.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/bastille-day-ireland-2026

All films in French with English subtitles

Presented in association with the French Embassy in Ireland and Institut français.

Bastille Day Ireland Film Festival is an initiative of the French Embassy in Ireland, presented in association with Alliance Française Irish network, Institut français, European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin City Libraries, dlr Libraries, Cork City Library, University College Cork, Cork French Film Festival, and Cork International Film Festival.