Bonjour, movie lovers! The French Film Festival returns for its 24th edition, bringing 10 French films to GSC cinemas in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru and Kuching from 19 November to 6 December 2026.
Organised by the Alliances Françaises in Malaysia with the support of the French Embassy in Malaysia, and with GSC International Screens as Official Cinema Partner, this year’s festival was launched today at GSC Mid Valley Megamall.
10 films for every mood
The line-up spans major contemporary productions, new releases, family-friendly animation, romance, comedy and two much-loved classics.
- Les Misérables
- The Phantom of the Opera (Le Fantôme de l’Opéra)
- De Gaulle: Resistance
- De Gaulle: Liberty
- The Electric Kiss (La Vénus Électrique), a romance
- Just an Illusion (Juste une illusion), a comedy
- Marsupilami, animated family adventure
- Arco, animated family adventure
- The Chorus (Les Choristes), a classic
- Don’t Look Now: We’re Being Shot At (La Grande Vadrouille), a classic
Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera and the two-part De Gaulle saga lead the programme with stories of history, resilience and French cultural heritage, while The Chorus and La Grande Vadrouille give audiences the chance to rediscover iconic French cinema on the big screen.
“The French Film Festival invites everyone to experience the richness of French cinema. This year, we are proud to present a carefully curated selection of 10 French films,” said Éléonore Dalzon, Cultural Manager of Alliance Française de Kuala Lumpur.
Michel Gonçalves, Director of Alliance Française de Penang, added: “We believe that culture lives through encounters. What could be better than a cinema to get caught up in the moment and share those emotions?”
Where and when
- Kuala Lumpur (KL & PJ): 19 – 29 November 2026
- Kuching: 19 – 22 November 2026
- Johor Bahru: 26 – 29 November 2026
- Penang: 26 November – 6 December 2026
Screening schedules and ticket sales will be announced through GSC and the official French Film Festival channels.
The festival is supported by sponsors Cartier, Safran and PAUL, with Institut Français, Monin and Yves Rocher on board as partners. PAUL also kept guests at the launch happy with a generous spread of French pastries.
Photos: TABnow. Poster: Alliance Française de Kuala Lumpur
For the full film line-up, synopses and showtimes, check out the French Film Festival 2026 page on Cinema Online.
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