French Film Festival 2026


Discover a curated selection of 10 French films at the French Film Festival 2026!

From the powerful historical drama Les Misérables and the epic De Gaulle: Résistance and De Gaulle: Liberté, to the enchanting romance of The Phantom of the Opera, this year's festival celebrates the best of French cinema. Enjoy heartwarming stories like Just an Illusion, laugh along with Marsupilami, and embark on a colourful animated adventure with Arco. Timeless classics The Chorus and Don't Look Now: We're Being Shot At also return to the big screen!

Presented by the Alliances Françaises in Kuala Lumpur and Penang and the Embassy of France in Malaysia, in collaboration with GSC International Screen, our Official Cinema Partner.

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Les Misérables 

2026 | Fred Cavayé | Action, Drama, History |

After spending 19 years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread, Jean Valjean seeks redemption and builds a new life under a different identity. When he promises to rescue young Cosette from her cruel guardians, his past catches up with him. Pursued relentlessly by Inspector Javert, Valjean must fight to protect those he loves in a France torn by revolution.


Le Fantôme de l'Opéra | The Phantom of the Opera

2026 | Alexandre Castagnetti | Drama, Romance, Fantasy | Suitable for 18 and above

Anastasia, a young dancer, joins the prestigious Paris Opera and begins rehearsing a mysterious production of Orpheus, believed to have been composed by the legendary Phantom of the Opera. As she falls in love with an enigmatic pianist, strange accidents and unsettling secrets begin to unfold, drawing her into a haunting romance where reality and fantasy collide.

La Bataille De Gaulle : L'Âge de Fer | De Gaulle: Résistance

2026 | Antonin Baudry | Biography, Drama, History, War | Suitable for 18 and above

June 1940. As France falls to Nazi Germany, General Charles de Gaulle refuses to surrender. Fleeing to London with neither an army nor political support, he makes a daring stand to keep France's resistance alive. Against overwhelming odds, he rallies determined soldiers and civilians who refuse to abandon their country's freedom.

La Bataille De Gaulle : J'écris ton nom | De Gaulle: Liberté 

2026 | Antonin Baudry | Biography, Drama, History, War | Suitable for 16 and avove

In the aftermath of France's collapse in 1940, Charles de Gaulle leads a courageous fight to restore his nation's freedom. From exile in London, he works to unite resistance fighters, soldiers and ordinary citizens behind a common cause. As the struggle grows across Europe and Africa, their determination challenges the course of history.


Juste une illusion | Just an Illusion

2026 | Olivier Nakache & Éric Toledano | Comedy, Drama | Suitable for 13 and above

In suburban Paris in 1985, 12-year-old Vincent is growing up in a household filled with family tensions and everyday disagreements. Between his distant older brother, quarrelling parents, friendships and first love, he navigates the awkward and often amusing journey towards adolescence while slowly discovering the complexities of the adult world.

La Vénus électrique | The Electric Kiss

2026 | Pierre Salvadori | Comedy, Romance | Age rating: Pending

In Paris in 1928, a grieving painter struggles to find inspiration following his wife's death. His life takes an unexpected turn when he unknowingly becomes involved in fake spiritualist performances staged by a carnival worker. As the elaborate deception unfolds, he begins to rediscover his artistic passion, while the woman behind the scheme unexpectedly falls in love with him.

Arco 

2026 | Ugo Bienvenu | Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction | Suitable for 12 and above

In the year 2075, a young girl witnesses a mysterious boy dressed in a rainbow-coloured suit falling from the sky. She soon discovers that he comes from a distant future where time travel is possible. Determined to help him return home, she embarks on an extraordinary adventure that crosses the boundaries of time and imagination.


Marsupilami

2026 | Philippe Lacheau | Adventure, Comedy, Family | Suitable for 13 and above

Desperate to save his job, David agrees to transport a mysterious package from South America. Accompanied by his ex-partner, their son and his clumsy colleague, he sets off on a cruise that quickly spirals out of control. When the package is accidentally opened, an adorable baby Marsupilami emerges, turning their journey into a hilarious adventure filled with chaos and surprises.

La Grande Vadrouille | Don't Look Now: We're Being Shot At

1966 | Gérard Oury | Comedy, War, Classic | Suitable for 13 and above

During World War II, two ordinary French civilians find themselves caught up in an extraordinary adventure when they help a group of British airmen escape Nazi-occupied Paris. With German soldiers hot on their heels, the unlikely companions embark on a chaotic journey across France towards the unoccupied south, encountering hilarious mishaps and unexpected dangers along the way.

Les Choristes | The Chorus

2004 | Christophe Barratier | Drama, Music | Suitable for 18 and above

In 1948, Clément Mathieu, an unemployed music teacher, takes a position at a strict boarding school for troubled boys. Disturbed by the headmaster's harsh disciplinary methods, he introduces the children to the power of music and choral singing. Through patience, compassion and creativity, Mathieu transforms their lives and discovers the extraordinary potential hidden within them.


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