French Film Festival UK
4 November – 9 December 2026
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Screening at more than 40 venues, we are the UK’s only festival dedicated to French and francophone cinema. Our 34th edition will offer another exceptional line-up of premieres, new talents, memorable encounters, schools screenings and restored classics.
Adventures in Cinema Programme Brings French Film to Young Audiences
With support from Adventures in Cinema through Film Hub Scotland, the French Film Festival UK presents a four-film programme for children and young people, offering new audiences the chance to discover the fun, excitement and shared experience of cinema.
Full Details Adventures in Cinema Programme Brings French Film to Young Audiences
Preview screenings of stunning documentary: Whispers in the Woods
The French Film Festival UK has joined forces with Dartmouth Films to present preview screenings of Vincent Munier’s acclaimed documentary Whispers in the Woods. Available to book from 6 to 12 November, the film is part of this year’s Showcase strand and follows Munier deep into the forest to explore nature, family and the poetic sounds of the wild.
Full Details Preview screenings of stunning documentary: Whispers in the Woods
Screenings in Schools
The French Film Festival UK 2026 Programme of films for primary and secondary school screenings is here and available for booking.
Early Bird Selection Now Available for Booking
The 2026 French Film Festival UK Early Bird Selection is now available for booking, with a wide-ranging programme of French-language films including dramas, costume epics, comedy, animation, documentary, festival favourites and classics from Claude Chabrol and Jean Grémillon.
