The British and Irish Film Festival is entering its 37th edition and will open on October 7, with Amira Casar serving as its chair. The event, which showcases films from the UK and Ireland, has recently faced challenges linked to Brexit, according to reports. The local government, responsible for organizing the festival, is now considering changes to its strategy to address these difficulties. Vincent Remy, the deputy mayor for culture in the city and a former journalist with Télérama, recalls the festival's "great years" when prominent figures in the film world, such as Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, and Danny Boyle, were involved. However, Dominique Green, who is the artistic director for this final edition, says that "those days are gone." Remy emphasizes that the current situation cannot be compared to the 1990s, a time when the film industry operated under very different conditions. He points out that the festival has been struggling since the closure of the air link between the city and London in 2021, which has made it more difficult to bring in international guests and maintain the festival's former prestige. The challenges faced by the British and Irish Film Festival highlight the broader impact of Brexit on cultural events and international collaboration in the film industry. As the festival moves forward, organizers are looking for new ways to adapt and ensure the event remains relevant and successful in the current landscape.