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Australia’s 2026 Alliance Française French Film Festival Returns in March Across 18 Cities
The Alliance Française French Film Festival returns from 3 March – 26 April 2026 for its largest celebration of French cinema.
PARTNERSHIP | The 37th Alliance Française French Film Festival (AF FFF), Australia’s largest national film festival and the biggest celebration of French cinema outside France, has revealed its full 2026 program. Featuring 38 exceptional films screening over nine weeks across 18 cities and 40 venues nationwide, the Festival arrives in Australia from 3 March – 26 April 2026.
This year’s Festival continues its prestigious partnership with Palace Cinemas and key local Alliance Française chapters, bringing an unparalleled cinematic journey to fans of French film across metropolitan and regional Australia.
Festival Highlights & Curatorial Vision
Opening the Festival is Cédric Klapisch’s luminous drama La Venue de l’Avenir (Colours of Time)– a visually rich story weaving past and present through family, art and identity. The season closes with the romantic comedy Avignon (Rodrigue in Love), promising laughter, love and joie de vivre for audiences nationwide.
From powerful historical dramas and star-studded contemporary premieres to animation and heartfelt coming-of-age tales, the 2026 lineup champions both established icons and fresh voices in French cinema. Standout films include La Femme la Plus Riche du Monde (The Richest Woman in the World) starring Isabelle Huppert, François Ozon’s acclaimed L’Étranger (The Stranger) adaptation of Albert Camus’ classic, and Vie Privée (A Private Life) which features Jodie Foster in a rare French-language lead.
From Screen to Community
Alliance Française has also appointed Australian filmmaker Gracie Otto as Festival Patron, underscoring the Festival’s deep engagement with Australia’s creative community. Alongside cinema screenings, the Festival includes family sessions, CinéWine nights, special premieres and Q&As that enrich the audience experience.
Alliance Française French Film Festival CEO Frédéric Alliod said:
“I am proud to unveil a selection of titles that invite Australian audiences to travel through French cinema, across time, continents and emotions. From powerful true stories and bold contemporary voices to comedies, period dramas and unforgettable romances, this year’s programme reflects the extraordinary vitality and diversity of French cinema.”
Festival Dates & Locations (selected major seasons)
SYDNEY, NSW – 3 March to 8 April
MELBOURNE, VIC – 4 March to 8 April
BRISBANE, QLD – 5 March to 8 April
CANBERRA, ACT – 5 March to 8 April
PERTH, WA – 12 March to 15 April
ADELAIDE, SA – 18 March to 22 April
Additional regional dates and venues across the Festival footprint will be published on the official Festival website.
For tickets and full programme, visit affrenchfilmfestival.org
