The French Film Festival is back! Book Your Tickets HERE

MELBOURNE  4 MARCH - 8 APRIL  |  BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW!     

The 37th Alliance Française French Film Festival is coming back to Melbourne!

One of the most celebrated and anticipated events on the Australian cultural calendar (and the largest French Film festival in the world outside of France), the annual Alliance Française French Film Festival (AFFFF) is an unmissable showcase of the finest in contemporary French cinema.

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The 37th Alliance Française French Film Festival in partnership with Palace Cinemas will take place in Melbourne from 4 March to 8 April 2026.

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 The Program 


THE BEST OF FRENCH CINEMA

Prepare to be swept away by a captivating lineup of 38 films, from sparkling comedies and touching love stories to gripping thrillers and delectable culinary journeys.

Discover the FESTIVAL LINE-UP
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 Special Events 


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A glass of wine or light refreshments on arrival, plus themed delicacies or a little extra! Discover all our events 

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 Opening Night Gala 


WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH | THE ASTOR THEATRE

6 PM | Drinks & light refreshments on arrival

6.30 PM | Screening COLOURS OF TIME (La Venue de l'Avenir)

9 PM | After party drinks, food & entertainment

TICKETS ON SALE here

 Exclusive Dinner 


FRIDAY 27 MARCH | SOFITEL MELBOURNE ON COLLINS

A unique experience by the Alliance Française de Melbourne and Sofitel Melbourne On Collins

6 PM | Dinner
8 PM | Screening REDRESS (La Réparation)

TICKETS ON SALE here


 School Screenings 


TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS 

Discover our selection of 5 films suitable for Primary and Secondary-aged students to be presented as special School Screenings for the 2026 Alliance Française French Film Festival.

MORE INFORMATION here

  

Discover the magic of French Cinema!


Participating Cinemas

Palace Cinema Como, Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Balwyn Cinema, Palace Westgarth, Astor Theatre, The Kino, Pentridge Cinema, Palace Penny Lane, Palace Church St

The Pivotonian Cinema Geelong, 16-28 April (Program to be announced)
Star Cinema Bendigo, 17-19 April (Program to be announced)
Palace Regent Cinema Ballarat, 5 March-8 April (Program to be announced)

Local sponsors and donors

     
                                                                

Valued Partners

     
                                                             

We got the press talking!

2025 Opening Night & Special Events

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A Night to Remember: French Film Festival Opening Gala


A special thank you to our presenting partner Palace Cinemas



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