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19th Festival du film francophone in Angoulême

Overview

The 19th edition of the Festival du film francophone in Angoulême is taking place from August 24 to 29, 2026. Prior to the opening, municipal authorities introduced a program providing free tickets to residents aged 65 and over to improve cultural accessibility, which included a morning screening of ‘Les héros du Louvre’ on August 26.

The festival officially opened with the screening of ‘Ni vue ni connue’, directed by Marc Fitoussi. The comedy stars Isabelle Huppert as an aspiring extra navigating the French film industry, alongside Sandrine Kiberlain, Diane Kruger, and Emmanuelle Bercot. Actor and director Franck Dubosc is serving as the jury president.

Festival co-founder Dominique Besnehard noted that the programming addresses social issues such as abortion rights, domestic violence, online racism, and the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide. Besnehard emphasized that while the films reflect contemporary society, the selection is based on cinematic quality rather than a political agenda. Other featured presentations include ‘La Frappe’ and ‘Ce qui nous meme a toi’, with various actors participating in photocalls. The event is expected to conclude with a cinematic adaptation of the series ‘Dix pour cent’.

Entities

Angoulême · Festival du film francophone d’Angoulême · Dominique Besnehard · Élie Chouraqui · Franck Dubosc

Timeline

  1. about 10 hours ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Angoulême Francophone Film Festival hosts French cinema stars

    The 19th Angoulême Francophone Film Festival is underway in France, featuring the premiere of Marc Fitoussi’s comedy ‘Ni vue ni connue’ starring Isabelle Huppert.

  2. 3 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Festival du Film Francophone d’Angoulême opens with Franck Dubosc as jury president

    The 19th Festival du Film Francophone d’Angoulême has opened in France, featuring Franck Dubosc as jury president and a program focused on significant social themes.

  3. 24 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Angoulême Film Festival Provides Free Seats for Seniors

    Angoulême’s 2026 Francophone Film Festival will give free tickets to residents 65+ for a special screening of “Les héros du Louvre,” with registration due by 17 August.

Sources

femmeactuelle.fr · ledauphine.com · mobifun.fr · my-angers.info · parismatch.com

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