FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL 2026
Festival du Film Français
Thursday 12 November 12:00 PM to Sunday 29 November 09:00 PM
1 SARKIES ROAD SINGAPORE 258130 , Alliance Française de Singapour
FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL 2026
Discover the many faces of French cinema this November at Alliance Française de Singapour.
The French Film Festival 2026 brings together a rich selection of new films, inviting you to journey through different worlds, eras and emotions. From romance and comedy to historical epics, contemporary dramas and animation, the programme offers something for curious newcomers and devoted cinema lovers alike.
Travel to 1920s Paris with The Electric Kiss, enter the mysterious world of The Phantom of the Opera, or follow a story of resilience and second chances in Women On Trial. History takes centre stage in the two-part La Bataille de Gaulle, while Muyi, and the Handsome General and We Are Aliens reveal the breadth and creativity of animated storytelling.
Selected screenings will be followed by Q&A sessions, giving you the chance to hear directly from filmmakers, explore their creative process and continue the conversation beyond the credits.
Whether you come with family, share an evening with friends or discover a film on your own, join us for a month of stories that entertain, move and spark discussion.
Explore the programme and book your next cinematic escape at Alliance Française de Singapour.
FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL 2026 PROGRAMME:
- The Electric Kiss / La Venus Electrique by Pierre SalvadoriStep into 1920s Paris with The Electric Kiss, a witty romantic comedy where a painter, a fake psychic and an unexpected romance create a delightful tangle of love and deception.
PG13 | For French cinema lovers and anyone who enjoys witty romantic comedies.
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Thursday 12 November, 07:30PM
Saturday 21 November, 08:00PM
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- We are Aliens / Un monde entre Nous by Kohei Kadowaki
One childhood friendship, one betrayal, a lifetime of echoes: a moving animated journey through memory, regret and the need to belong.
PG13 | For anime lovers, fans of coming-of-age dramas and anyone drawn to thoughtful stories about friendship and belonging.
Friday 13 November, 05:00PM
Tuesday 24 November, 07:00PM
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- The Phantom of the Opera / Le fantôme de l'Opera by Alexandre Castagnetti
Discover forbidden love at the Opéra Garnier with, where a young dancer’s dreams collide with a mysterious figure and a deadly curse.
NC16 | For ballet lovers, fans of supernatural mysteries and anyone drawn to haunting love stories.
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Friday 13 November, 07:30PM
Monday 16 November, 07:00PM
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- Santiago, the Camino Therapy / Compostelle by Yann Samuell
Take the first step towards a fresh start with a moving journey where a troubled teenager and his unlikely companion find connection along the Camino.
NC16 | For lovers of heartfelt dramas, walking and travel enthusiasts, and anyone inspired by stories of second chance.
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Saturday 14 November, 02:30PM
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- De Gaulle I: Tilting Iron / La Bataille De Gaulle I : L'Age de Ferby Antonin Baudry
Witness one man's refusal to surrender in an epic historical drama tracing the birth of the Free France against seemingly impossible odds.
PG13 | For history enthusiasts, lovers of wartime dramas and anyone drawn to stories of courage and resistance.
SINGAPOUR PREMIERE
Saturday 14 November, 05:00PM
Wednesday 25 November, 07:00PM
Sunday 29 November, 02:30PM
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- De Gaulle II: The Sovereign Edge / La Bataille De Gaulle II : J’écris ton nom by Antonin Baudry
The fight for the France's future intensifies, as military battles clashes with allies test the resolve of a leader determined to secure his country’s freedom.
PG13 | For history enthusiasts, lovers of wartime dramas and audiences eager to continue the journey after Part 1.
SINGAPOUR PREMIERE
Saturday 14 November, 08:30PM
Thursday 26 November, 07:00PM
Sunday 29 November, 06:00PM
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- Muyi, and the Handsome General / Muyi, et la légende du village des femmes by Julien Chheng
Let Chinese legends sweep you away with a vibrant animated adventure where a rebellious girl awakens an angry spirit and sets out to shape her own destiny.
PG | For families with children aged 8+, animation lovers and anyone enchanted by Chinese legends and epic adventures.
SINGAPOUR PREMIERE
Sunday 15 November, 03:00PM
Saturday 21 November, 03:00PM : This screening will be followed by a Q&A with the movie maker of this animated film, Julien Chheng.
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- Les Miserables / Les Misérables by Fred Cavayé
Rediscover Victor Hugo’s classic, a sweeping tale of redemption, love and injustice where Jean Valjean’s search for a new life meets Javert’s relentless pursuit.
RATING TBC | For historical drama fans, literature lovers, and anyone drawn to powerful stories of courage and humanity.
SINGAPOUR PREMIERE
Sunday 15 November, 05:00PM
Friday 20 November, 04:00PM
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- Parallel Tales / Histoire Parallèles by Asghar Farhadi
Can watching someone else’s life change your own? This story draws you into a novelist’s dangerous fascination with her neighbours, where imagination and reality begin to blur.
M18 | For psychological drama fans, mystery lovers and anyone fascinated by stories within stories.
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Sunday 15 November, 08:30PM
Monday 23 November, 07:00PM
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- Jupiter / Jupiter by Alexandre Smia
Enter the bunker beneath the Élysée Palace with a tense political thriller where a newly elected president faces an impossible choice as nuclear war looms.
RATING TBC | For political thriller fans, suspense lovers and anyone fascinated by diplomacy and decisions made at the highest level.
SINGAPOUR PREMIERE
Tuesday 17 November, 07:00PM
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- Violette / Changer l'Eau des Fleurs by Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Behind the quiet routines of a Burgundy cemetery, Violette unfolds a moving story of buried secrets, unexpected connection and the courage to welcome love again.
M18 | For book lovers, fans of heartfelt dramas and anyone drawn to stories of resilience.
SINGAPOUR PREMIERE
Tuesday 17, November, 09:00PM
Sunday 22 November, 05:30PM : This screening will be followed by a Q&A with the film director, Jean-Pierre Jeunet.
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- A Place for Her / La Maison des Femmes by Mélisa Godet
Find courage in solidarity with a powerful drama following a doctor and her team as they help women rebuild their lives after violence.
PG13 | For drama lovers and anyone drawn to stories of women’s solidarity, courage and social change.
SINGAPOUR PREMIERE
Wednesday 18 November, 07:00PM : This screening will be followed by a Q&A with different organizations helping women's condition and defending women's rights.
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- Karma / Karma by Guillaume Canet
A missing child sends a woman back to the community she once escaped in a gripping psychological thriller where refuge brings her face to face with her past.
RATING TBC | For thriller fans, mystery lovers and anyone drawn to stories of hidden pasts and divided loyalties.
SINGAPOUR PREMIERE
Thursday 19 November, 07:00PM
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- Delicacy / La Délicatesse by David & Stéphane Foenkinos
Love arrives where it is least expected in Delicacy, a tender romantic comedy starring Audrey Tautou as a grieving woman surprised by an unlikely connection with a colleague.
PG13 | For Audrey Tautou fans and anyone who enjoys tender romances about unexpected connexions and new beginnings.
Friday 20 November, 07:30PM : This screening will be followed by a Q&A with one of the directors of this movie, David Foenkinos.
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- Just an Illusion / Juste une Illusion by Olivier Nakache & Eric Toledano
Revisit the awkward magic of growing up through a nostalgic comedy filled with first crushes, family arguments and life’s big questions in 1980s France.
PG13 | For lovers of coming-of-age comedies and 1980s nostalgia. A relatable pick for anyone who remembers first crushes, awkward teenage years and complicated family life.
SINGAPOUR PREMIERE
Saturday 21 November, 05:30PM
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- Another Day / Garance by Jeanne Herry
Meet a woman whose talent burns as brightly as her troubles in an intimate drama about a struggling actress caught between ambition, anxiety and addiction.
R21 | For fans of emotional dramas and complex female characters. A compelling choice for viewers interested in artistic ambition, addiction and the struggle to find your place.
SINGAPOUR PREMIERE
Sunday 22 November, 03:00PM
Friday 27 November, 09:30PM
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- Asterix: The Kingdom of Nubia / Astérix – Le Royaume de Nubie by Alexandre Heboyan
A magic potion mishap turns the village upside down in Asterix: The Kingdom of Nubia, sending our favourite Gauls on a madcap quest to reverse the spell.
RATING TBC | For families, young adventurers and lifelong fans of Asterix and Obelix.
SINGAPOUR PREMIERE
Friday 27 November, 05:00PM
Saturday 28 November 02:30PM
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- Women on Trial / L'Affaire Marie-Claire by Lauriane Escaffre and Yvo Muller
Watch a courtroom become a battleground for change in the stirring true story of Gisèle Halimi’s fight against injustice at France’s landmark abortion trial.
PG13 | For courtroom drama lovers, history enthusiasts and anyone drawm to stories of courage, justice and women's rights.
SINGAPOUR PREMIERE
Friday 27 November, 07:00PM
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- De la Comédie-Française / De la Comédie-Française by Martin Darondeau and Bertrand Usclat
The curtain must rise, whatever the chaos: De la Comédie-Française takes you backstage for a frantic comedy of clashing egos, technical disasters and theatrical determination.
NC16 | For comedy lovers, anyone nostalgic for the 1980s and fans of heartfelt family stories.
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Saturday 28 November, 04:30PM
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- Malika / Malika by Mounia Meddour
Hear the voice that refused to be silenced in this inspiring story of a woman who overcomes hardship and prejudice to find her place on the opera stage.
PG13 | For comedy lovers, anyone nostalgic for the 1980s and fans of heartfelt family stories.
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Saturday 28 November, 06:30PM
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- Jim Queen / Jim Queen by Marco Nguyen et Nicolas Athane
Paris's gay scene faces an outrageous crisis in a cheeky animated comedy where a fallen influencer and an unlikely ally race to stop a virus turning gay men straight.
R21 | For adults who enjoy bold animation, cheeky humour and queer culture. A lively pick for fans of outrageous comedy and satire on social media fame.
SINGAPOUR PREMIERE
Saturday 28 November, 08:30PM
Tickets will be on sale soon, stay tuned!
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