# International film festivals in Brazil and Australia

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-film-festivals-in-brazil-and-australia
> Updated: 2026-10-28T17:47:33.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

The Brazilian Film Festival is expanding its presence by launching a nationwide tour across Australia, including screenings in cities such as Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. The event aims to promote Brazilian culture through a selection of six films.

For its 2026 iteration, scheduled from November 6 to 15, the festival returns to the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace and expands to include the Gold Coast. The selection of six films includes ‘Little Creatures’ (Pequenas Criaturas), ‘Gugu’s World’ (Fieto Pipa), ‘Narciso’, ‘The Closer to the Sun, the Brighter’ (Perto do Sol É Mais Claro), and ‘A Very Brazilian Heist’ (Assalto à Brasileira).

Simultaneously, the 17th French Film Festival of Brazil is being held across various Brazilian cinemas. The festival features a selection of 21 to 25 titles ranging from recent productions to classics, spanning genres such as comedy, romance, drama, suspense, animation, and documentary. The event occupies approximately 100 screening rooms in more than 50 cities and runs until November 11.

Notable titles include the De Gaulle diptych, ‘A França Livre/ La Bataille De Gaulle,’ the romantic comedy ‘O Beijo Elétrico/ La Vénus électrique,’ and the political thriller ‘Júpiter.’ Other featured works include ‘O Sentido da Vida,’ ‘A Ilustre Desconhecida,’ and ‘Victor, como Hugo.’ Locations for the festival include Paradigma Cine Arte in Florianópolis and Moviemax in Recife. Curator Emmanuelle Boudier, who has led the festival since its inception, noted the event's goal to stimulate critical thinking and provide alternatives to mainstream American cinema.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: French Film Festival enters 17th edition in Brazil

The 17th French Film Festival is screening dozens of films across 50 Brazilian cities until November 11, offering diverse genres to promote cultural exchange.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-film-festival-enters-17th-edition-in-brazil

### 2026-10-23: 17th French Film Festival of Brazil begins nationwide

The 17th French Film Festival of Brazil is showcasing 21 films, including new releases and classics, in cinemas across the country.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/17th-french-film-festival-of-brazil-begins-nationwide

### 2026-10-20: Brazilian Film Festival expands to nationwide Australian tour

The Brazilian Film Festival returns to Australia's Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace this November, expanding to a nationwide tour including cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-film-festival-expands-to-nationwide-australian-tour

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