New Orleans French Film Festival

  • Date: 2027-03 - Dates TBA
  • Location: Prytania Theatres at Canal Place and Uptown, New Orleans

The New Orleans French Film Festival is a celebration of French-language cinema and international storytelling, bringing acclaimed films, emerging filmmakers, and global cultural perspectives to audiences in New Orleans. Organized by the New Orleans Film Society in partnership with cultural organizations and sponsors, the festival highlights contemporary French, Francophone, and international films in one of America’s most culturally French-influenced cities.

Come experience award-winning dramas, comedies, documentaries, animated films, and independent productions from France and French-speaking regions around the world. Many screenings include special programming, filmmaker discussions, receptions, and cultural events that create an immersive cinematic experience.

From architecture and language to cuisine and traditions, French influence remains woven into the identity of the city, making New Orleans a fitting home for a festival dedicated to French cinema and storytelling.

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