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 and specialists, 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.

A taste of France, on AND off the screen : 

We are excited to inform you that FRENCHY Café, which is located inside our building, will be open throughout the festival, until just before the last screening each day. Don’t miss the chance to come and enjoy one of their specialties, with a crepe or a croque-monsieur before the show!

                                                                                     

 

FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL 2026 PROGRAMME: 


- The Electric Kiss / La Venus Électrique by Pierre Salvadori 

Step 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 | The perfect catch to fall in love with 1920s Paris through a witty, romantic comedy. Feel free to dress up for the occasion!
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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 devotees who enjoy coming-of-age dramas and 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 this legendary forbidden love at the Opéra Garnier with Deva Cassel and Romain Duris, where a young dancer’s dreams collide with a mysterious figure and a deadly curse.        
NC16 | For ballet lovers, and supernatural mysteries aficionados, a love story that will haunt you long after the screening.
SINGAPOUR PREMIERE 

Friday 13 November, 07:30PM 
Monday 16 November, 07:00PM This screening will be followed by a Q&A with the movie's director, Alexandre Castagnetti.
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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 redemption-seeking guardian find connection on a pilgrimage.
NC16 | A simple, yet heartfelt dramedy about second chances for those unafraid to laugh and tear within minutes.
SINGAPOUR PREMIERE 

Saturday 14 November, 02:30PM 
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- De Gaulle I: Tilting Iron / La Bataille De Gaulle I : L'Age de Fer by Antonin Baudry
In the darkest hours of the Second World War, follow Charles de Gaulle as he defies defeat and challenges the course of history, carving his ascension from military officer to the voice of French resistance. 
PG13 | THE French movie of the year! An gripping blend of historical epic, biographical drama, and wartime thriller.
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
As the Second World War rages on, the battles for France's future intensifies in an epic historical drama where military confrontations, political rivalries and high-stakes alliances put one man's determination to restore his country's freedom to the ultimate test.
PG13 | The breathtaking conclusion to De Gaulle's extraordinary journey that will keep everyone on the edge of their seat - and on their feet as the credit roll!
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, 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 a vengeful spirit and sets out to shape her own destiny.
PG | A magical adventure for families with children aged 8+ and mythology enthusiasts.
SINGAPOUR PREMIERE 

Sunday 15 November, 03:00PM 
Saturday 21 November, 03:00PM : This screening will be followed by a Q&A with the movie's director, Julien Chheng.
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- Les Miserables / Les Misérables by Fred Cavayé
Rediscover Victor Hugo’s timeless masterpiece that stages Jean Valjean's quest for redemption colliding with Inspector Javert's relentless pursuit, against a backdrop of injustice, sacrifice, and the enduring power of compassion. 
PG13 | A must-see for historical drama filmgoers, admirers of literary classics, and everyone moved by 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 
What happens when curiosity turns into obsession? Enter a riveting psychological drama where a novelist becomes entangled in her neighbours' lives, blurring the boundaries between fiction and reality as secrets and unsettling truths emerge.
M18 | For psychological thriller buffs who relish in questioning what lies beneath the surface.
SINGAPOUR PREMIERE 

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 this nail-biting political thriller where a newly elected French President faces an impossible choice as nuclear war looms
NC16 | If you have a soft spot for political intrigues with taut suspense and high-stakes decisions, this film is absolutely for you.
SINGAPOUR PREMIERE 

Tuesday 17 November, 07:00PM  
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- Violette / Changer l'Eau des Fleurs by Jean-Pierre Jeunet
What if the most unexpected place could offer a second chance at life? In a quiet cemetery in Burgundy, Violette tends to the graves of the departed while carrying secrets of her own. When a mysterious encounter disrupts her carefully guarded world, a captivating story of love, loss and buried truths unforlds.
M18 | For literary-minded audiences who appreciate heartfelt storytelling and tales of new beginnings.
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 | A powerful testament to solidarity between women, the fight for women’s rights and the hope of a second chance at life.
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.
NC16 | For audiences who enjoy gripping suspens, unexpected twists and stories where past choices come back to haunt the present.
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 | A charming choice for admirers of Audrey Tautou and viewers who love stories of surprising encounters and fresh starts.

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 | A warm and funny choice for anyone who enjoys revisiting the 1980s through the excitement of teenage romance, family tensions and the journey towards adulthood. 
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 | Drawn to powerful performances and deeply human stories? Follow a young actress as she navigates ambition, personal struggles and the challenges of overcoming addiction.
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.
PG | 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 | A compelling choice for audiences interested in historical trials, courageous women and the struggles that shaped the fight for equality.
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 | Step behind the curtain for a witty look at the chaos of opening night, where theatrical ambition meets last-minute mishaps and larger-than-life personalities.
SINGAPOUR PREMIERE 

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 | An absorbing watch for those who enjoy character-driven dramas. Ideal for audiences interested in a woman’s journey towards independence and self-discovery.
SINGAPOUR PREMIERE 

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
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