Bastille Day 2026 Film Screening - Treasure Hunters: On The Tracks Of Khufu

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 15 July, join us in Cabra Library for a screening of Treasure Hunters: On The Tracks of Khufu (Le Secret de Khéops).

What if the treasure of Khufu was discovered during Napoleon’s wars in Egypt and hidden secretly somewhere in Paris? To solve the mystery Christian Robinson, an archaeologist with unorthodox methods, embark on a great quest from Cairo to the iconic places of Paris. While he reconnects with his daughter and his grandson he neglected for too long, they will embark in a crazy race against a group of ruthless art smugglers…

Director: Barbara Schulz

Year: 2024

Running time: 1h 37

Genre: Adventure, comedy

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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.