Welcome to the Alliance Française French Film Festival

The countdown is on! The 37th edition of the Alliance Française French Film Festival is coming to Adelaide to transport you to the heart of French cinema. From 18 March to 22 April, get ready to be swept away by an exquisite selection of films—from dazzling comedies to gripping dramas and heartwarming romances.

From a spectacular Opening Night celebration to an unforgettable Closing Night finale—plus 36 unmissable films in between—this year’s festival promises laughter, tears, thrills, and pure cinematic magic.

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Alliance Française French Film Festival Goes To The Fleurieu!

We’re taking French cinema on the road! Catch select films in Victor Harbor, 25 March to 1 April at Victa Cinema.

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Support the 2026 Alliance Française French Film Festival in Adelaide by entering our exclusive raffle! For just $10 per ticket, you could win a luxury weekend getaway, premium beauty hamper, fine French wines, artisanal cheese, and more. Every ticket helps promote French culture and language in South Australia. Don't miss out—get your tickets now!

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Special Events


Opening Night 
Colours of Time

Wednesday 18 March - 6pm
Palace Nova Eastend
Reception and after party

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Centrepiece Premiere
The Richest Woman in the World

Sunday 22 March - 2:45pm & 4:15pm
Palace Nova Eastend & Prospect
Cocktail or mocktail on arrival

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Cinéwine Francophonie
The Stranger

Tuesday 24 March - 6pm
Palace Nova Eastend
Drink on arrival and Q&A

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Family Session
Treasure Hunters: On the Tracks of Khufu

Sunday 29 March - 2:45pm
Palace Nova Eastend
Drink and French snacks on arrival

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Q&A
The Grand Arch

Monday 30 March - 6pm
Palace Nova Prospect
Q&A to follow screening

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Taste of France
Redress

Wednesday 1 April - 6pm
Palace Nova Eastend
Drink and nibbles on arrival

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Flix and Quiz
The Money Maker

Wednesday 8 April - 6pm
Palace Nova Eastend
Drink on arrival and quiz

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Ladies' Night
Cycle of Time

Thursday 9 April - 6pm
Palace Nova Eastend
Drink and nibbles on arrival

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Cinéwine 
A Private Life

Tuesday 14 April - 6:15pm
Palace Nova Eastend
Drink on arrival

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Petite Plus En Musique
Once Upon a Time Michel Legrand

Thursday 16 April - 6pm
Palace Nova Eastend
Q&A and drink on arrival

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Cinéwine Classic
A Man and a Woman

Sunday 19 April - 2:45pm
Palace Nova Eastend
Drink on arrival

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Closing Night
Rodrigue in Love

Wednesday 22 April - 6pm
Palace Nova Eastend
Drink and nibbles on arrival

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School Screening Selection


The Alliance Française d'Adelaide and Palace Nova Cinemas are pleased to announce five films to be presented as special School Screenings for the 2026 Alliance Française French Film Festival. If you would like to know more, download the program below.

All bookings can be done directly with Palace Nova, with the booking form available below. Any questions please contact our Events team.

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Festival Blogs: What to Watch

The Alliance Française d'Adelaide team has scoured the line-up and handpicked the films to see during this edition!

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Blog FFF26
Yesterday

Festival FOMO: Don't miss these Festival standouts!



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Blog FFF26
31 Mar

Unearth the Hidden Gems of the 2026 French Film Festival



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Blog FFF26
15 Mar

2026 French Film Festival Must-Sees



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Festival Trailer

Our Partners and Sponsors

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Join Our Team

Volunteering with us: would you like to be part of a magnifique adventure?

Volunteering for the Alliance Française d'Adélaïde French Film Festival will give you the chance to go behind the scenes of one of the biggest cultural events of the year! We’re looking for enthusiastic people to help us at our special events at Palace Nova Eastend and to spread the word far and wide.

This year, the festival runs from 18 March to 22 April, and we need vous! Join our team and be part of the magic.

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