Sydney Highlights

EIFFEL
Tuesday 2 March - SOLD OUT!!!
Join us for a 2-hour pre-screening soirée at the University of Notre Dame, Chippendale, with French canapés, delicacies and drinks. The cocktail party will be followed by a screening of Eiffel, an utterly enchanting tale about one of France’s most iconic structures featuring the legendary Romain Duris and the magnetic Emma Mackey.

6:30pm - Soiree includes drinks, French canapés and delicacies, goodie bags and live entertainment.
8:30pm - Eiffel screening at Palace Central

EIFFEL
Tuesday 2 March

Opening this year’s festival is Eiffel, an utterly enchanting tale about one of France’s most iconic structures. Centred around the powerful love story between Romain Duris and the magnetic Emma Mackey, audiences will be swept away by the passion and brilliance of this stunning film. 

Palace Norton, Palace Verona

6:00pm - Reception including a glass of champagne

6:30pm - Eiffel

Chauvel, Hayden Orpheum

6:30pm - Reception including a glass of champagne

7:00pm - Eiffel

LADIES NIGHT
PERFUMES

Tuesday 9 March

Ladies, this is the night for you! This quintessentially French comedy pairs sad-sack divorced dad Guillaume (Call My Agent!’s charming Grégory Montel) with egotistic but highly talented perfumer Anne Walberg (Emmanuelle Devos) in a classic odd-couple story.

Palace Verona

6:00pm - Reception includes drinks and nibbles upon arrival.

6:30pm - Perfumes

Countryside Escape
ANTOINETTE IN THE CÉVENNES

Tuesday 16 March

Attendees will find themselves whisked from their cinema seats to the stunning country landscapes of Antoinette in the Cévennes. The delightful Laure Calamy (Call My Agent!) and her scene-stealing co-star, Patrick the donkey, captivate audiences in this highly amusing film.

Hayden Orpheum

6:00pm - Reception includes drinks and nibbles upon arrival.

6:30pm - Antoinette in the Cévennes

Taste of France
DELICIOUS

Wednesday 17 March
The mouth-watering new film from director extraordinaire Éric Besnard is sure to delight, as it depicts France’s enduring love affair with gastronomy. In partnership with with iconic French food preparation brand Magimix, we are proud to present this splendid 18th century comedy, a wildly enjoyable tale of reignited passion, mentorship and revenge.

Palace Norton St

6:00pm - Reception includes drinks and nibbles upon arrival.

6:30pm - Delicious

Showcase on Canada
ALINE
Tuesday 23 March

In partnership with Canada, we are terribly excited to present Aline! Inspired by the extraordinary life of singing sensation Céline Dion, Aline is the story of a teenager from Quebec whose powerful voice propels her onto the world stage to become the darling of millions.

Palace Central

6:00pm - Reception includes drinks and nibbles upon arrival.

6:30pm - Aline

#Iamhere

Wednesday 31 March

Celebrate the end of another brilliant season of French cinema with our Closing Night Soiree! From the director of worldwide smash hit The Bélier Family comes #Iamhere, an endearing culture-clash comedy about a French chef seeking love and inspiration on the other side of the world. 

Palace Norton, Palace Central, Palace Verona

6:00pm Reception includes drinks and live entertainment

6:30pm #Iamhere

Hayden Orpheum

6:30pm Reception includes drinks and live entertainment

7:00pm #Iamhere