French Film Festival - Opening Night

EIFFEL
Tuesday 23 March

Opening this year’s festival is Eiffel, an utterly enchanting tale about one of France’s most iconic structures. Centred around the powerful love story between Romain Duris and the magnetic Emma Mackey, audiences will be swept away by the passion and brilliance of this stunning film.

Palace Nova Eastend
6:00pm Reception including a glass of champagne, a food box and a gift bag on arrival
6:30pm Eiffel

French Film Festival - French History

De Gaulle
Wednesday 31 March

Dive back in time with an event exploring one of the most famous figures in France’s modern history. Gabriel Le Bomin’s spectacularly-mounted De Gaulle stirringly depicts a crucial period in the general’s life, doing it enormous justice in the process. For fans of biographical drama, this film will delight you.

Palace Nova Eastend
6:00pm Reception includes drinks upon arrival.
6:30pm De Gaulle

French Film Festival - Taste of France

Delicious
Wednesday 7 April

The mouth-watering new film from director extraordinaire Éric Besnard is sure to delight, as it depicts France’s enduring love affair with gastronomy. Premiering internationally, this splendid 18th century comedy is a wildly enjoyable tale of reignited passion, mentorship and revenge.

Palace Nova Eastend
6:00pm Reception includes drinks upon arrival.
6:30pm Delicious

French Film Festival - Closing Night

#Iamhere
Tuesday 20 April

Celebrate the end of another brilliant season of French cinema with our Closing Night reception! From the director of worldwide smash hit The Bélier Family comes #Iamhere, an endearing culture-clash comedy about a French chef seeking love and inspiration on the other side of the world.

Palace Nova Eastend
6:00pm Reception includes drinks upon arrival
6:30pm #Iamhere