Welcome to the Alliance Française French Film Festival

The countdown is on! The 36th edition of the Alliance Française French Film Festival is about to transport you to the heart of French cinema. From 19 March to 23 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 40 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 Regional

We’re taking French cinema on the road! Thanks to Country Arts SA and Victa Cinema, you can catch select films in Mount Gambier, Renmark, and Victor Harbor.

Mt Gambier
3 to 6 April
Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre

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Renmark
26 March to 31 March
Chaffey Theatre

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Victor Harbor
2 to 9 April
Victa Cinema

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Support the Alliance Française French Film Festival in Adelaide 2025 by entering our exclusive raffle! For just $10 per ticket, you could win a luxury weekend getaway, premium beauty hampers, 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 Gala
Monsieur Aznavour

Wednesday 19 March - 6pm
Palace Nova Eastend
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En Musique
Bolero

Tuesday 25 March - 6pm
Palace Nova Eastend
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Q&A
Before What Comes After

Wednesday 26 March - 6:10pm
Palace Nova Prospect
Q&A w/ Briget Kelly (Death Doula)

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Cinéwine - Oh La La
Emmanuelle

Thursday 27 March - 8:30pm
Palace Nova Eastend
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Centrepiece Premiere
The Count of Monte Cristo

Friday 28 March - 6:15pm & 8pm
Palace Nova Eastend & Prospect
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Cinéwine - April Fools'
Lucky Winners

Tuesday 1 April - 6pm
Palace Nova Eastend
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Ladies' Night
Riviera Revenge

Thursday 3 April - 6pm
Palace Nova Eastend
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Cinéwine - Classic Movie
Army of Shadows

Sunday 6 April - 3:15pm
Palace Nova Eastend
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Cinéwine - History
No Chains No Masters

Tuesday 8 April - 6pm
Palace Nova Eastend
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Taste of France
All Stirred Up!

Thursday 10 April - 6pm
Palace Nova Eastend
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Sneak Preview
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life

Thursday 17 April - 6pm
Palace Nova Eastend
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Closing Night
In the Sub for Love

Wednesday 23 April - 6pm
Palace Nova Eastend
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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 2025 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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Our Partners and Sponsors

City of Unley

Department of Premier and Cabinet

Région Bretagne

In Kind Sponsor
Jarvis peugeot

In Kind Sponsor
Fromager d'Affinois

In Kind Sponsor
The Macaron Bar


Media Partner
InDaily

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 19 March to 23 April, and we need vous! Join our team and be part of the magic.

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