"Cinema of the Real") is an international documentary annual film festival held in Paris, France, since 1978.

It is organised by the Bibliothèque publique d'information (BPI), and screenings take place at the Pompidou Centre in Paris as well as partner cinemas in the city.

[3] The Cinéma du Réel is organised by the Bibliothèque publique d'information (Bpi; Public Information Library) which is the Pompidou Centre in Paris, and screenings take place at the Bpi as well as other cinemas.

The festival presents about 200 films per year in several sections by experienced documentary directors as well as emerging filmmakers.

It also includes workshops, seminars, and a retrospective program highlighting the best of documentary cinema history.