About this event
On 5 November 2026 at 7 pm, Cinéma Sahara in Agadir screens La Vénus électrique, a romantic comedy directed by Pierre Salvadori and chosen to open the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The screening is part of the French Institute’s “Plan large” programme.
In Paris in 1928, celebrated painter Antoine Balestro struggles to work after the death of his wife. Hoping to contact her through a fortune teller, he unknowingly speaks to Suzanne, a fairground worker who has slipped into the caravan. An unexpected encounter develops into a story of grief, desire and renewed hope.
The cast includes Pio Marmaï, Anaïs Demoustier, Gilles Lellouche and Vimala Pons. Running time: 122 minutes; recommended age: 12 and above. Admission is reserved for French Institute members.
