The Facts
The Institut français in London will screen Ali Cherri's two most recent short films, 'The Sentinel' and 'The Watchman', on November 28, 2026. 'The Sentinel', selected for La Semaine de la Critique (Critics' Week) at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, will have its UK premiere. A talk with Cherri moderated by Hammad Nasar will follow the screening. The program is part of the French Film Festival London and is presented by Almine Rech.
The Signal
Cherri's 'The Sentinel' is the second chapter of his Soldier trilogy, following 'The Watchman' (2024). The event signals the growing crossovers between the art world and cinema, with galleries like Almine Rech increasingly supporting artists' filmmaking practice as a parallel strand to their studio work. For collectors and curators, such screenings offer insight into the narrative and political dimensions of Cherri's broader practice, which often examines state power, architecture, and the body.
- Artists: Ali Cherri
- People: Hammad Nasar
- Galleries: Almine Rech
- Museums: Institut français
- Locations: London
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