The full programme for the 2025 French Film Festival London has been unveiled, bringing audiences 33 new titles across 76 screenings.
The FFFL 2025 will launch at the Ciné Lumière, part of London’s French Institute, on Wednesday 12 November with The Great Arch, by Stéphane Demoustier and starring Claes Bang.
There will also be special screenings of Case 137 by Dominik Moll on Saturday 22 November and Colours of Time by Cédric Klapisch on Sunday 23 November.
Each director will appear in conversation after their UK premieres, following invitations to the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year.
This edition will celebrate French film with features, documentaries, international coproductions, restorations and animated titles, presenting stories “rich in diversity that will excite, inspire debate, entertain and encourage fresh perspectives from audiences”, organisers have said.
Other highlights include It Was Just an Accident by the award-winning director Jafar Panahi, a thriller that questions the aftermath of political repression, and Yes! from Nadav Lapid, a continuation of his profound and visceral reflection on Israeli society.
Meanwhile, in Black to the Future, from renowned comedian Jean-Pascal Zadi, the first African space mission is launched in utmost secrecy to explore a potential planetary refuge for the wider diaspora, and docudrama The Voice of Hind Rajab by Kaouther Ben Hania tells a powerful true story.
Diane Gabrysiak, head of programming and exhibition at the Ciné Lumière, said: “After months spent diligently viewing a variety of new French films, the Ciné Lumière team is delighted to offer a selection of 33 titles that duly reflect the rich diversity of voices, forms and budgets that altogether represent the wealth of French cinema production, both at home and in the particularly strong trend of French films with or by international actors and directors.
“From the Palme d’Or winner and French Oscar contender It Was Just an Accident by Jafar Panahi to Alice Douard’s Love Letters, we hope our selection of films and discussions brings people together to reflect on as well as celebrate the great art form that is cinema.”
Raïssa Lahcine, deputy director of the French Institute and audiovisual attaché, added: “As the newly appointed audiovisual attachée and deputy director of the Institut Français du Royaume-Uni, I am delighted and honoured to launch this year’s edition of the French Film Festival London.
“This inspiring and daring programme showcases the richness of French cinema: a cinema that is committed, takes risks and boldly expresses its voice and creative freedom.”
Find the full programme on the French Film Festival London website.
