French Film Festival enters 17th edition in Brazil

The 17th edition of the French Film Festival has launched across Brazil, featuring 21 to 25 films in more than 50 cities. Running until November 11, the event occupies approximately 100 screening rooms nationwide, aiming to provide cultural diversity and alternatives to mainstream American cinema.

The program includes a variety of genres such as comedies, dramas, political thrillers, animations, and documentaries. Notable titles include Pierre Salvadori’s romantic comedy ‘O Beijo Elétrico’ (La Vénus électrique), the historical suspense ‘De Gaulle: A França Livre’ by Antonin Baudry, and the political thriller ‘Júpiter’ by Alexandre Smia. Other featured works include the short film ‘Duas Pessoas Trocando Saliva’ and ‘A ilustre desconhecida’ starring Isabelle Huppert.

Curator Emmanuelle Boudier, who has led the festival since its inception, emphasizes the role of cinema in stimulating critical thinking and exposing audiences to new social and cultural realities. Over its history, the festival has reached approximately 2.5 million spectators.