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Opening Film at THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL 2024 & 4 Golden Globes winner, “EMILIA PEREZ” leads all nominations by receiving 13 Oscar nominations (a new record for a French film):
Best Picture, Best director (Jacques Audiard),
Best Actress in a Leading Role (Karla Sofía Gascón),
Best Actress in a supporting Role (Zoe Saldaña),
Best Adapted Screenplay (Jacques Audiard),
Best Makeup and Hairstyling,
Best Original score (Clément Ducol & Camille),
Best Cinematography,
Best Film editing,
Best International Feature Film,
Best Original songs (“El Mar” & “Mi Camino” – Clément Ducol & Camille),
Best Sound.
YUCK!” & “WANDER TO WONDER” are nominated for Best Animated Short Film.
THE MAN WHO COULD NOT REMAIN SILENCE” is nominated for Best Live Action Short Film.
13 films presented at THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL last year are (multi)nominated for the Cesar Awards 2025 in 21 categories, including:
“THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO” (14 nominations)
“EMILIA PEREZ” (12)
“SOULEYMANE’S STORY” (8)
“THE MARCHING BAND” (7)
“HOLY COW (4)
“THE MOST PRECIOUS OF CARGOES” (3)
“WILD DIAMOND” (2)
“RABIA” (1)
“JIM’S STORY” (1)
“THE KINGDOM” (1)
“YUCK!” (1)
“CHANGING ROOM” (1)
“THE MAN WHO COULD NOT REMAIN SILENT” (1)
Thank you to our 14,000 attendees in 2024, including: Christine Angot, Jacques Audiard, Lisa Azuelos, Priscilla Bertin, Golden Globes winner Jacqueline Bisset, Damien Bonnard, Romain Brémond, Patrick Bruel, -Camille –, Stanislas Carré de Malberg, Benjamin Charbit, Charlie Clovis, Sanda Codreanu, Julien Colonna, Thierry de Clermont-Tonnerre, Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte, Clément Ducol, Marielle Duigou, Pierre-Marie Dru, Annette Dutertre, Mareike Engelhardt, Bertrand Faivre, Marc Fitoussi, Anne Fontaine, Pierre Garnier, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Academy Award® winner Michel Hazanavicius, David Hertzog Dessites, Audrey Ismael, Antoine Lafon, Malou Khebizi, Pauline Lamy, Jean-Marie Larrieu, Karim Leklou, Richard Lorber, Marie Masmonteil, Lionel Massol, Patrick Mille, Melvil Poupaud, Daniel Preljocaj, Jérôme Rebotier, Agathe Riedinger, Zoe Saldaña , Ardavan Safaee, Ted Sarandos, Vanessa Schneider, Thierry Teston, Fanny Valette, Arnaud Valois, …
Thank you to our jury members, panelists and moderators: Jon Amiel, Taylor Arthur, Jon Avnet, Maria Bertrand, Frederic Cassidy, Taylor Chukwu, Antoine de Cazotte, Eliza Clark, Henry Crum, Peter Debruge, AJ Dungo, Nisha Ganatra, David S. Goyer, Emilia Graham, Tim Grieving, Taylor Hackford, Tate Heinse, Ted Hope, Jon Horn, Julia Jett, Cy Joseph, Jeremy Kagan, Jason Keller, Elsa Keslassy, Laurent Kleindienst, Pascal Ladreyt, Debra Levine, Sheri Linden, Alex Litvak, Lael Loewenstein, Lily Mariye, Wade Major, Evan Mirzai, Jonathan Morsow, Laure Murat, Michael Ordonna, Dimitri Rassam, Howard A. Rodman, Jay Roewe, Alexander Schmitt, Oona Seppala, Floria Sigismondi, Jed Smith, Luke Thompson, Pinar Toprak, Steve Zallian, Daniel Zucker.
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*** Recently released on Digital in the US: "RIDE ABOVE", a drama, adventure written by Lilou Fogli & Christian Duguay.
Based on the Book by Christophe Donner. Directed by Christian Duguay. Starring Mélanie Laurent, Pio Marmaï, Carmen Kassovitz, Kassey Mottet Klein, Atmen Khelif, Hugo Becker, Charlie Paulet, June Benard, Carole Bouquet, Danny Houston. In French with English subtitles. A Samuel Goldwyn Films release. Now on digital in the US.
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* Watch the US trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSUDsldDK2Y
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*. Watch the film: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/ride-above/
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(Born on her parents’ racing stables, Zoe grew up surrounded by horses and her lifelong dream is to become a jockey! Tempest, a filly she has known since birth, becomes her alter ego. Until one stormy night, when a panicked Tempest collides into Zoe and shatters her dream. Against all odds, Zoe pulls herself up, and attempts to reconnect with her destiny.
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* TAFFF LIBRARY is your online guide to watch French films and series in the US, with 750+ titles available or soon available on digital in the US (daily updates): theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/
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* TAFFF LIBRARY is brought to you by The AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL, a Week of French Films and Series Premieres and Awards taking place annually at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood. Stay tuned, DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! More details on www.tafff.org . TAFFF is presented by the Franco-American Cultural Fund, a partnership of Directors Guild of America, #directorsguildofamerica, Motion Picture Association, Sacem , with the support of ELMA, Air Tahiti Nuii, TV5MONDE, Variety, L'Oreal, TITRAFILM, Unifrance Villa Albertine . CNC - Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée #MelanieLaurent #piomarmai #ChristianDuguay Alliance Francaise de San Diego Alliance Francaise Los Angeles Federation Alliances Françaises USA Alliance Française de San Francisco Alliance Française d'Orange County AATF Commission on Culture AATF Commission for the Promotion of French AATF-Kentucky Chapter AATF-Wisconsin All things French Villa Albertine @followers
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*** Recently released on Digital: "MADS", A Horror, Mystery, Thriller written and directed by: David Moreau. Starring: Milton Riche, Laurie Pavy, Lucille Guillaume, Yovel Lewkowski, Vincent Padermadjian, Najim Zeghoudi, Sami Abed, Jeremy Margalle.
In French with English subtitles. 17+. A Shudder release.
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* Watch the US trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm6_MDnj3Hg
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* Watch the film: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/mads/
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(Eighteen year old Romain has just graduated and makes a stop at his dealer’s place to try a new pill. As he heads off to a party, he sees an injured woman on the side of the road and decides to help her, but when she gets in his car, she suddenly smashes her own head against the dashboard, bleeding out until she dies. Is this a bad trip? Or is it something else? One thing is for sure, it’s only the beginning of the night.Content expanded.)
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* TAFFF LIBRARY is your online guide to watch French films and series in the US, with 750+ titles available or soon available on digital in the US (daily updates): theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/
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* TAFFF LIBRARY is brought to you by The AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL, a Week of French Films and Series Premieres and Awards taking place annually at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood. Stay tuned, DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! More details on www.tafff.org . TAFFF is presented by the Franco-American Cultural Fund, a partnership of Directors Guild of America, #directorsguildofamerica, Motion Picture Association, Sacem #wgawest, with the support of ELMA, Air Tahiti Nui, TV5MONDE, Variety, L'Oreal, TITRAFILM, Unifrance Villa Albertine . CNC - Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée, IFC Films #shudder Shudder #DavidMoreau @followers @topfans All things French Samuel Goldwyn Films
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* DISCOVER THE MOST POPULAR SERIES IN FRANCE IN 2025: "BREF.2" a series (6 X 26′), comedy, created, written & directed by: Kyan Khojandi and Bruno Muschio. Starring: Kyan Khojandi, Laura Felpin, Baptiste Lecaplain, Keyvan Khojandi, Alice David, Bérengère Krief, Dora Tillier, Mikaël Alhawi, Jean-Paul Rouve, Alexandre Astier. In English, in French with English subtitles.
A Disney+, HULU Original release.
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* Watch the Program: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/bref-2/
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(Launched in 2011, “bref.” instantly left its mark with its ultra-short format, punchy humor, and groundbreaking narrative style. Tackling existential dilemmas and the absurdities of daily life with boldness, “bref.” captured the zeitgeist of an entire generation, becoming a cultural phenomenon and a cult classic. In this new format, viewers are still invited to follow our unemployed and unnamed hero through the hilarious, amazing and beautiful moments of life.)
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* TAFFF LIBRARY is your online guide to watch French films and series in the US, with 750+ titles available or soon available on digital in the US (weekly updated): theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/
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* TAFFF LIBRARY is brought to you by The AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL, a Week of French Films and Series Premieres and Awards taking place annually at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood. Stay tuned, DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! More details on www.tafff.org . TAFFF is presented by the Franco-American Cultural Fund, a partnership of Directors Guild of America, Directors Guild of America Motion Picture Association, Sacem #wgawest, with the support of Elma, Air Tahiti Nui, TV5MONDE, Variety #loreal, TITRAFILM Unifrance, Villa Albertine. Disney+ #hulu #bref2 #frenchseries #khyankojandi @Followers @topfans AATF Commission on Culture French Morning Alliance Francaise Los Angeles Alliance Francaise de San Diego
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*** #tafff2024 *** NEW SERIES TO WATCH AT HOME IN THE US (& CANADA): "PANDA - Season 1", A series (6 x 52') Comedy, Crime. Written by Thomas Mansuy, Mathieu Leblanc, Bastien Dartois, Joseph Lantigny, Agathe Robilliard. Directed by Nicolas Cuche, Jérémy Mainguy. Starring Julien Doré, Ophelia Kolb, Gustave Kervern, Hélène Vincent, Maxence Laperouse, Mathis Bour, Laure Osseni. In French with English subtitles. A Walter Presents / PBS release.
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* Watch the program: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/panda/
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(Ex-cop Victor “Panda” Pandaloni left the force for a peaceful life in the Camargue, running a beach shack and raising his adopted son. But when crime threatens his world, he’s pulled back into police work—on his own terms. With humour, heart, and an eco-friendly twist, Panda delivers a fresh take on the detective genre, blending action and comedy in the stunning French countryside.)
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* TAFFF LIBRARY is your online guide to watch French films and series in the US, with 750+ titles available or soon available on digital in the US (weekly updated): theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/
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* TAFFF LIBRARY is brought to you by The AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL, a Week of French Films and Series Premieres and Awards taking place annually at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood. Stay tuned, DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! More details on www.tafff.org . TAFFF is presented by the Franco-American Cultural Fund, a partnership of Directors Guild of America, Directors Guild of America Motion Picture Association, Sacem #wgawest, with the support of Elma, Air Tahiti Nui, TV5MONDE, Variety #loreal, TITRAFILM Unifrance, Villa Albertine. Walter Presents USA & Canada #PBS #juliendore
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*** NEW ON US SCREENS THIS WEEK END: FOUR NEW FRENCH PRODUCTIONS:
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- QUEENS OF DRAMA, a Drama, Musical co-written and directed by Alexis Langlois. Starring: Louiza Aura, Gio Ventura, Bilal Hassani, Nana Benaner, Alma Jodorowsky, Asia Argento.
Official Selection Critics Week Cannes 2024. In French with English subtitles. An Altered Innocence release. Coming soon on digital.
* US Trailer and Theatrical dates: www.alteredinnocence.net/queensofdrama
(An outrageous lesbian pop musical satire inspired by the pop frenzy of the early 2000s, Queens of Drama charts the rise and fall of new star Mimi Madamour and her passionate, rage-fueled love affair with punk icon Billie Kohler. Over the course of half a century we follow these drama queens as they top the charts and set sail on the course of mad queer love.)
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- "THE PRESIDENT'S WIFE", a comedy co-writtenand directed by Léa Domenach. Starring Catherine Deneuve, Denis Podalydès, Michel Vuillermoz, Sara Giraudeau, Laurent Stocker, Arthus. In French with English subtitles. A Cohen Media Group release. Coming Soon on digital.
* Theatrical Playdates & Official trailer: cohenmedia.net/product/the-presidents-wife
(1995, Jacques Chirac becomes the new President of France. His wife Bernadette (Catherine Deneuve) now expects to be treated with respect due to her lifelong work in the shadow of her husband. But mocked as too corny, she’s cast aside. Bernadette decides to react. Léa Domenach’s unique storytelling style and artistic vision coupled with Deneuve’s ability to embody characters of all types makes ‘The President’s Wife’ a must-see.)
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- ""THE SHROUDS", a Canada/France Co-Production, Mystery, Thriller, Sci-fi, Horror, written and directed by David Cronenberg. Starring: Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger, Guy Pearce, Sandrine Holt, Elizabeth Saunders, Jennifer Dale, Eric Weinthal, Jeff Yung.
Official Competition Cannes International Film Festival 2024.
In French with English subtitles. A Side Show / Janus Films release. Coming Soon on digital.
* US trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfoZeIaSFMc
(Karsh, 50, is a prominent businessman. Inconsolable since the death of his wife, he invents GraveTech, a revolutionary and controversial technology that enables the living to monitor their dear departed corpses as they decay in their shrouds. One night, multiple graves, including that of Karsh’s wife, are desecrated. Karsh sets out to track down the perpetrators.)
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** OPENING ON DIGITAL:
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- "A DANGEROUS FRIENDSHIP", a series (4 x 52') History, Drama, Romance. co-written and directed by Alain Tasma.
Starring Kelly Depeault, Stephanie Gil, Jérémy Gillet, Stanley Weber, Arthur Dupont, Clémentine Poidatz, Raïka Hazanavicius, Grégoire Colin, Jack Laskey, Patrick D’assumçao, Maya Sansa.
Official Competition: TAFFF 2024 (North American Premiere). In French with English subtitles. A Walter Presents / PBS release.
* Watch the series: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/a-dangerous-friendship-2/
(Adapted from Juliette Benzoni’s historical romance novels, Marie des Intrigues and Marie des passions, Alain Tasma’s four-part series delves into the fierce bond that develops between two startlingly different, yet equally powerful, women in 17th century France...)
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* TAFFF LIBRARY is your online guide to watch French films and series in the US, with 750+ titles available or soon available on digital in the US (weekly updated): theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/
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* TAFFF LIBRARY is brought to you by The AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL, a Week of French Films and Series Premieres and Awards taking place annually at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood. Stay tuned, DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! More details on www.tafff.org . TAFFF is presented by the Franco-American Cultural Fund, a partnership of Directors Guild of America, #directorsguildofamerica, Motion Picture Association, Sacem #wgawest, with the support of ELMA, Air Tahiti Nui, TV5MONDE, Variety, L'Oreal, TITRAFILM, Unifrance, Villa Albertine . CNC - Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée, Mediawan, Une Amitié Dangereuse - Série TV - Fanpage @followers #catherinedeneuve #DavidCronenberg #VincentCassel Directors Guild of America AATF Commission on Culture French District French Morning
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*** OPENING IN US THEATRES ON MAY 2, BEFORE A DIGITAL RELEASE: "BONJOUR TRISTESSE", a Canada/France drama, romance written by Durga Chew-Bose. Based on the book by Françoise Sagan. Directed by Durga Chew-Bose. Starring Chloë Sevigny, Aliocha Schneider, Nailia Harzoune, Claes Bang, Lily Mclnerny. Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2024. In English. A Greenwich Entertainment release. Opening in select US theatres on May 2, 2025 followed by a digital release.
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* Official US trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgd4fHW3loM
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* Theatrical venues: greenwichentertainment.com/film/bonjour-tristesse/
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(At the height of summer, 18-year-old Cécile (Lily McInerny) is languishing by the French seaside with her handsome father, Raymond (Claes Bang) and his lover Elsa (Naïlia Harzoune) when the arrival of her late mother’s friend Anne (Chloë Sevigny) changes everything. Amid the sun-drenched splendour of their surroundings, Cécile’s world is threatened and, desperate to regain control, she sets in motion a plan to drive Anne away with tragic consequences. An adaptation of Françoise Sagan’s unforgettable coming of age novel by the same title, Durga Chew-Bose’s Bonjour Tristesse masterfully captures the complexity of relationships between women and how they wield influence over one another’s fates.)
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* TAFFF LIBRARY is brought to you by The AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL, a Week of French Films and Series Premieres and Awards taking place annually at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood. Stay tuned, DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! More details on www.tafff.org . TAFFF is presented by the Franco-American Cultural Fund, a partnership of Directors Guild of America, #directorsguildofamerica, Motion Picture Association, Sacem #wgawest, with the support of Elma, Air Tahiti Nui, TV5MONDE, Variety #loreal, TITRAFILM, Unifrance, Villa Albertine . CNC - Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée, #greenwichentertainment CNC - Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée Villa Albertine AATF Commission on Culture Directors Guild of America AATF-Kentucky Chapter AATF-Wisconsin AATF North Texas AATF Tennessee Chapter 57 Unifrance Alliance Francaise de San Diego Alliance Française de San Francisco Federation Alliances Françaises USA Alliance Française d'Orange County Alliance Francaise Los Angeles All things French
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*** #tafff2024 *** DID YOU MISS IT AT TAFFF 2024 ? *** OPENING THIS FRIDAY ON DIGITAL IN THE US (4/18): "A DANGEROUS FRIENDSHIP", a series (4 x 52') History, Drama, Romance. Created by Alain Tasma, Henri Helman. Written by Alain Tasma, Henri Helman, Ève de Castro. Based on the Historical Saga by Juliette Benzoni. Directed by Alain Tasma.
Starring Kelly Depeault, Stephanie Gil, Jérémy Gillet, Stanley Weber, Arthur Dupont, Clémentine Poidatz, Raïka Hazanavicius, Grégoire Colin, Jack Laskey, Patrick D’assumçao, Maya Sansa.
Official Selection: Séries Mania 2024 (winner Best Actor Jérémy Gillet). Official Competition: TAFFF 2024 (North American Premiere). In French with English subtitles. A Walter Presents, PBS release. Opening in the US on April 18, 2025.
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(Adapted from Juliette Benzoni’s historical romance novels, Marie des Intrigues and Marie des passions, Alain Tasma’s four-part series delves into the fierce bond that develops between two startlingly different, yet equally powerful, women in 17th century France. The free-spirited Marie de Rohan, Duchess of Chevreuse, is as sensual as she is daring, and fearless when it comes to using her sexuality to wield political influence. Anne of Austria, Queen of France, is a shy, extremely proud, straight-laced young woman who was married to Louis XIII at the age of 14, then quickly abandoned by the feverish, impotent monarch. Marie sets out to bring the royal couple back together, bringing a lust for life and spontaneity into the staid household… as well as more than a few scandals.)
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* TAFFF LIBRARY is your online guide to watch French films and series in the US, with 750+ titles available or soon available on digital in the US (weekly updated): theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/
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* TAFFF LIBRARY is brought to you by The AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL, a Week of French Films and Series Premieres and Awards taking place annually at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood. Stay tuned, DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! More details on www.tafff.org . TAFFF is presented by the Franco-American Cultural Fund, a partnership of Directors Guild of America, #directorsguildofamerica, Motion Picture Association, Sacem #wgawest, with the support of Elma, Air Tahiti Nui, TV5MONDE, Variety #loreal, TITRAFILM, Unifrance, Villa Albertine. #WalterPresents #PBS Une Amitié Dangereuse - Série TV - Fanpage American Association of Teachers of French AATF Commission for the Promotion of French Mediawan
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*** WATCH THE TRAILER *** OPENING NEXT FRIDAY IN US THEATRES (4/18) BEFORE A DIGITAL RELEASE: "THE PRESIDENT'S WIFE", a comedy written by Léa Domenach, Clémence Dargent. Directed by Léa Domenach. Starring Catherine Deneuve, Denis Podalydès, Michel Vuillermoz, Sara Giraudeau, Laurent Stocker, François Vincentelli, Lionel Abelanski, Artus. In French with English subtitles. A Cohen Media Group release. Opening in select theatres on April 18.
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* Theatrical Playdates & Official trailer: cohenmedia.net/product/the-presidents-wife
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(1995, Jacques Chirac becomes the new President of France. His wife Bernadette (Catherine Deneuve) now expects to be treated with respect due to her lifelong work in the shadow of her husband. But mocked as too corny, she’s cast aside. Bernadette decides to react. Léa Domenach’s unique storytelling style and artistic vision coupled with Deneuve’s ability to embody characters of all types makes ‘The President’s Wife’ a must-see.)
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* TAFFF LIBRARY is your online guide to watch French films and series in the US, with 750+ titles available or soon available on digital in the US (weekly updated): theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/
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* TAFFF LIBRARY is brought to you by The AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL, a Week of French Films and Series Premieres and Awards taking place annually at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood. Stay tuned, DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! More details on www.tafff.org . TAFFF is presented by the Franco-American Cultural Fund, a partnership of Directors Guild of America, #directorsguildofamerica, Motion Picture Association, Sacem #wgawest, with the support of Elma, Air Tahiti Nui, TV5MONDE, Variety #loreal, TITRAFILM, Unifrance, Villa Albertine . CNC - Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée
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*** #tafff2024 *** NEW ON DIGITAL IN THE US: "REFORMED",
a Series (8 x 26'), comedy, drama, created by Noé Debré, Benjamin Charbit. Written by Noé Debré, Benjamin Charbit, Elsa Mané, Julien siboni. Based on the book by Delphine Horvilleur. Directed by Keren Ben Raphael. Starring: Elsa Guedj, Eric Elmosnino, Manu Payet, Noémie Lvovsky, Solale Bouloudnine, Suzy Bemba, Lionel Dray, Vidal Arzoni. Official Competition Series Mania 2025 (Winner Best Actress). In French with English subtitles. A Max+ release..
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(Léa, 28, is one of France’s first female rabbis: frail shoulders, great responsibilities as she has to find answers in the labyrinth of small and big questions in people’s lives. But how can she be a guide for others when she herself is grappling with the fundamentals of love, family and the millennial’s quest for meaning?)
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* TAFFF LIBRARY is your online guide to watch French films and series in the US, with 750+ titles available or soon available on digital in the US (weekly updated): theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/
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* TAFFF LIBRARY is brought to you by The AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL, a Week of French Films and Series Premieres and Awards taking place annually at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood. Stay tuned, DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! More details on www.tafff.org . TAFFF is presented by the Franco-American Cultural Fund, a partnership of Directors Guild of America, #directorsguildofamerica, Motion Picture Association, Sacem #wgawest, with the support of Elma, Air Tahiti Nui, TV5MONDE, Variety #loreal, TITRAFILM, Unifrance, Villa Albertine.
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TAFFF’s lineup this year has been outstanding in many ways and highlights the importance of cultural collaboration in bringing bold and inspiring stories to the world.
We can’t thank enough all of the French directors, writers, producers, composers and film professionals who came to present their film in Los Angeles and exchange with the audience and American professionals.
Congratulations to all who won a César Award, the French equivalent to the Academy Award.
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Congratulations to Zoe Saldaña, Camille, Clément Ducol, Jacques Audiard and the entire team who made Emilia Pérez for their remarkable victory in two categories at the Oscars! 🎉✨
We are proud that the Franco-American Cultural Fund (FACF) and The American French Film Festival (TAFFF) played a key role in launching Emilia Pérez in the United States alongside Netflix showcasing the richness of French cinema to American audiences.
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The Count of Monte Cristo was TAFFF 2024 Closing Night film as well as the film selected for the High School screenings (in partnership with ELMA) and it received the American Students Award.
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Happy Holidays from The American French Film Festival!
You can now look back at this year’s incredible line up, Q&As, and panels by visiting and subscribing to our Youtube channel! Youtube.com/@theamericanfrenchfilmfest
TAFFF is presented by the Franco-American Cultural Fund, a unique partnership between the @Directorsguild, @Motionpictures, @Sacem, and the @wgawest
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