Avila’s online film collection is accessible for free to members of more than 60 public libraries in Flanders and Brussels - thanks to Cinébib!
Explore Belgian and international auteur cinema through more than 130 unforgettable films, from contemporary voices to timeless classics. A carefully curated selection of works with a unique perspective, made by filmmakers with a distinctive artistic voice. Films that are alive, searching, and surprising, opening up new ways of looking at cinema and the world.
As a library member, you can enjoy unlimited access to the Avila catalogue, with no restrictions or additional requirements. Visit Bib.Avila, select a film, log in with your Mijn Bibliotheek profile, and start watching!
Which libraries participate?
Avila's online film catalogue is accessible to members of the following libraries:
Aalter, Aartselaar, Antwerpen, Beringen, Bilzen-Hoeselt, Bornem, Bree, Brugge, Brussels (Muntpunt), Damme, De Haan, De Panne, Deinze, Dendermonde, Eeklo, Elsene/Ixelles, Genk, Haacht & Boortmeerbeek, Hamont-Achel, Hasselt, Hechtel-Eksel, Heers, Herentals, Herzele, Heusden-Zolder, Hoogstraten, Ieper, Jabbeke, Kasterlee, Keerbergen, Kinrooi, Kluisbergen, Koksijde, Kontich, Leuven, Lier, Lille, Lint, Lochristi, Lommel, Lummen, Maarkedal, Maaseik, Nazareth-De Pinte, Nieuwpoort, Oostende, Oosterzele, Peer, Puurs-Sint-Amands, Schaarbeek, Sint-Gillis/Saint-Gilles, Sint-Martens-Latem, Sint-Niklaas, Staden, Stekene, Waregem, Westerlo, Wijnegem, Zandhoven and Zwevegem.
How do I watch a film?
Access to Bib.Avila is included in the library subscription and available through your Mijn Bibliotheek profile.
- Go to bib.avilafilm.be.
- Select a film from the catalogue.
- Click on ‘Watch’.
- Already logged in with your library account? Then you can play the film immediately.
- Not yet logged in? Login with your Mijn Bibliotheek profile.
- You're a library member, but you don't have a Mijn Bibliotheek profile yet? Create a profile to get access.
- Not a library member yet? Sign up at one of the libraries listed above.
Is Cinébib not available in your library?
On avilafilm.be, you can rent films individually or take out a subscription.
