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2026 French Film Festival Showcases 6,000+ Screenings Nationwide

12/29/2025

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The 2026 Alliance Française French Film Festival in Australia runs March 12–April 15, 2026, across 17 cities with 6,000+ screenings.
The lineup includes François Ozon's adaptation of The Stranger, a black-and-white retelling of Camus' novella.
Leave One Day is a debut feature opening the Cannes Film Festival.
The Party’s Over is a dark comedy about class issues.
The festival aims to deepen Australian audiences' appreciation for contemporary French cinema.

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The 2026 Alliance Française French Film Festival in Australia runs March 12–April 15, 2026, across 17 cities with 6,000+ screenings.
The lineup includes François Ozon's adaptation of The Stranger, a black-and-white retelling of Camus' novella.
Leave One Day is a debut feature opening the Cannes Film Festival.
The Party’s Over is a dark comedy about class issues.
The festival aims to deepen Australian audiences' appreciation for contemporary French cinema.