The Alliance Française French Film Festival returns to Perth this autumn with a curated program of contemporary French and Francophone cinema. Screenings will take place across Palace Raine Square, Luna Leederville, Luna on SX, and Windsor Cinema, with a regional season at Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre (BREC) from 25–29 March.

Highlights from the festival include…

The Richest Woman in the World (La Femme la plus riche du monde)

Dates: 12 March – 15 April 2026
Screening at: Palace Raine Square, Luna Leederville, Windsor Cinema

Inspired by real events, this sharp drama explores the scandal surrounding a wealthy heiress who gifts her fortune to a close confidant, sparking family conflict and public scrutiny. Anchored by a powerful central performance, the film examines wealth, loneliness and control with a distinctly French edge.

Leave One Day (Partir un jour)

Dates: 12 March – 15 April 2026
Screening at: Palace Raine Square, Luna on SX, Luna Leederville

A warm, bittersweet comedy-drama following a successful Paris chef forced to return to her rural hometown. As old relationships resurface, she’s confronted with the life she left behind. A thoughtful story about ambition, memory and second chances.

Jean Valjean

Dates: 12 March – 15 April 2026
Screening at: Palace Raine Square, Windsor Cinema

This contemporary reimagining of Les Misérables focuses on Jean Valjean’s early life after prison, offering a grounded and human take on redemption, morality and social judgement. A powerful reinterpretation of Victor Hugo’s enduring character.

The Little Sister (La Petite Dernière)

Dates: 12 March – 15 April 2026
Screening at: Luna Leederville, Luna on SX

A Cannes-acclaimed coming-of-age drama following a young French-Algerian woman navigating university life, faith, sexuality and family expectations. Honest, intimate and quietly powerful, it’s a standout for fans of character-driven storytelling.

The Party’s Over (Classe Moyenne)

Dates: 12 March – 15 April 2026
Screening at: Palace Raine Square, Windsor Cinema

This sharp social comedy unpacks class tensions and family dynamics during what’s meant to be a relaxed summer holiday. Witty, uncomfortable and very French, it skewers modern privilege with humour and insight.

Dog 51

Dates: 12 March – 15 April 2026
Screening at: Palace Raine Square, Luna on SX

Set in a near-future Paris under AI surveillance, this sci-fi thriller follows two investigators uncovering a conspiracy that threatens social order. A tense, genre-driven addition to the festival lineup.

The Musicians

Dates: 12 March – 15 April 2026
Screening at: Luna Leederville, Windsor Cinema

Centred on four priceless instruments brought together for a concert, this film explores ego, artistry and collaboration among the musicians who play them. A quietly compelling story about creativity and conflict.

Couture

Dates: 12 March – 15 April 2026
Screening at: Palace Raine Square, Luna on SX

Set during Paris Fashion Week, Couture follows three women from different worlds whose lives intersect at pivotal moments. Stylish and character-focused, it offers a behind-the-scenes look at ambition, craft and reinvention.

Regional Screenings — Bunbury

Dates: 25–29 March 2026
Where: Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre (BREC)

A select program of festival highlights will screen in Bunbury, bringing French cinema to the South West for a limited run.