France Odeon Film Festival returns to Florence

The 18th edition of the France Odeon festival, directed by Francesco Ranieri Martinotti, is scheduled to take place from October 28 to November 1, 2026, in Florence, Italy. The event marks a significant milestone, celebrating 40 years of French cinema programming in the city since its inception in 1986.

The festival will feature seven films competing for the Premio Foglia d’Oro. Notable guests and jurors include Vincent Lindon, Nicole Garcia, Léa Drucker, Marine Atlan, Valeria Golino, and Marco Bechis. The program aims to foster cultural dialogue between Italy and France through various genres and themes, ranging from historical memory to social transformations.

Key venues for the event include Cinema La Compagnia, Palazzo Bastogi, Institut français Firenze, and The Artists’ Palace Florence. Additionally, the municipality of Fiesole will play a significant role in hosting scheduled cinematic appointments.