French Film Festival

Our programme of 23 fantastic titles range from epic blockbusters like The Count of Monte Cristo and Beating Hearts to a vibrant mix of comedies, dramas and romances. Captivating storytelling, powerful characters and thought-provoking scenarios are all on show, and we are pleased to be able to showcase new voices in French cinema.

We are profiling intriguing biopics honouring French cultural icons: Charles Aznavour (Monsieur Aznavour), Sarah Bernhardt (The Divine Sarah Bernhardt), Maurice Ravel (Bolero), and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (Saint-Ex). Acclaimed Cannes titles My Brother’s Band and Holy Cow promise unforgettable moments of cinema, and our comedies such as All Stirred Up! and Riviera Revenge are sure to entertain.

Enjoy this year’s Festival, which we are proud to present during the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and New Zealand.