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The Alliance Française French Film Festival announces 2025 return

2 February 2025

The Alliance Française French Film Festival returns from 4 March – 27 April 2025, expanding to 18 cities for its largest celebration of French cinema.

PARTNERSHIP | The Alliance Française French Film Festival (AF FFF), Australia’s largest national film festival and the biggest celebration of French cinema outside of France, has announced its 2025 return. Set to showcase more than 5,500 screenings of the crème de la crème of contemporary French film across 18 cities, the festival returns to Australia from 4 March – 27 April 2025.

The anticipated 36th edition continues its prestigious partnership with Palace Cinemas, with 2025 marking the largest national footprint in the festival’s history as five new locations (Darwin, Ballina, Ballarat, Warriewood and Warrawong) are introduced to meet the growing Aussie appetite and curiosity in French culture.

Ahead of the AF FFF 25 arrival, newly appointed CEO Frédéric Alliod shares a “petit aperçu” (“little glimpse”) at what’s in store:

“As I step into my first year as CEO for the AF FFF, I couldn’t be more excited to share a few highlights from our truly exceptional 2025 programme, which will shine a spotlight on the established icons and rising stars of French cinema, while celebrating the visionary directors, vibrant storytelling, and boundless creativity that defines French film today.”

“We will continue to proudly champion the incredible contributions of women in contemporary French cinema, with a strong focus on female characters, directors and empowering narratives."

"From outstanding biopics honouring and bringing new life to the journeys of legendary figures in French culture, exhilarating stories, music-driven dramas and, of course, l’Amour in all its forms, there’s truly something for all to enjoy. Comme toujours, nous célébrons le cinéma dans toute sa diversité !”

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