Bastille Day 2026 Film Screening - Ernest and Célestine : A Journey in Charabia

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 Council 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 Wednesday 8 July, join us in the Central Library for a screening of Ernest and Célestine : A Journey in Charabia.

Ernest and Celestine return to Ernest’s land, Charabia, to repair his precious broken violin. They discover that music has been banned all over the country for several years. For our two heroes, it is unthinkable to live without music! Joined by new friends, including a mysterious masked avenger, Ernest and Celestine will try to right this injustice and bring joy back to land of bears.

Director: Julien Chheng and Jean-Christophe Roger

Year: 2021

Running time: 1h 21

Genre: Animation, young audience

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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.