A variety of new films and cultural events are set to be released or highlighted on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Among the films is Raison et sentiments, a new adaptation of Jane Austen's novel by Georgia Oakley, featuring Daisy Edgar-Jones. This version is described as faithful to the spirit of the original text, offering a new perspective on the classic work. Another film, Garance, directed by Jeanne Herry, stars Adèle Exarchopoulos as a young woman struggling with alcoholism while searching for stability. The film is noted for its dark tone and magical moments. Heart Of The Beast features Brad Pitt as an American army veteran in a survival adventure in Alaska, sharing the screen with a German shepherd. The film is directed by David Ayer, who previously worked on Suicide Squad. Another notable film is Les Éléphants dans la brume, which focuses on a community of transgender women in Nepal. The film highlights the lives of transgender Nepali women from the matriarchal kinnar community and their interactions with the local villagers. Écrire la vie: Annie Ernaux racontée par des lycéennes et des lycéens is a documentary by Claire Simon that explores the works of Annie Ernaux, the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature winner, through the perspectives of high school students. Les Roches Rouges by Bruno Dumont is a film that captures childhood from a child's perspective, set in a seaside town on the Côte d'Azur. Additionally, Her Private Hell by Nicolas Winding Refn is a visually stunning film that is described as a modern giallo, blending elements of detective film, eroticism, and horror. Refn, who nearly died from a cardiac issue in 2023, has returned to the big screen with this personal project. Other cultural events and news include the discovery of a more than 2000-year-old Gallic rampart in Paris, discussions on the distribution of foreign films in France, and the participation of a 12-year-old named Alec in the Eurovision Junior 2026. The release of the video game GTA VI and its potential impact on the NBA's resumption are also topics of interest. Other notable mentions include a bestseller written by AI, the potential Goncourt Prize for an AI-written work, and cultural events involving artists such as Rihanna, Céline Dion, and others.