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The American French Film Festival (TAFFF), the French American Cultural Fund brings iconic names and powerful contemporary themes with this year’s Documentary film lineup: Bardot, La Scala, Life Under Siege In Gaza, Gisèle Pélicot, Tell Her That I Love Her, The Making Of Shoah.
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A PRIVATE LIFE, a drama, thriller written and directed by Rebecca Zlotowski starring Jodie Foster and Daniel Auteuil, will open the festival on October 28, 2025.
Presented in Association with Sony Pictures Classics
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NOUVELLE VAGUE, a comedy written by Vince Palmo and Holly Gent Palmo, directed by Richard Linklater, starring Jodie Foster and Daniel Auteuil, will have its Premiere in Hollywood as the centerpiece film of TAFFF 2025 competition, on October 30, 2025.
Presented in Association with Netflix.
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TAFFF 2025 full program will be available on September 30th. The Box Office and RSVP will open on October 2nd.
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TAFFF LIBRARY is your weekly updated library of 1000+ French Films and Series available (or Coming Soon) on digital in the US of which 300+ have previously premiered at the COLCOA/TAFFF festival.
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Click here to view the winners in the Cinema, Television, Documentaries and Short Film categories.
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*** TAFFF Fans ! Join us at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood for a Week of French Films and Series Premieres and Awards. Our full line up will be announced on September 30 on www.tafff.org . Discover our official Documentary Line up 2025 on theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/documentaries-2025/
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🎬 Documentaries in Competition | TAFFF 2025
This year, the TAFFF Documentary Competition takes us into worlds rarely seen: the hidden life behind La Scala’s curtains, the intimate reflections of Brigitte Bardot, and the courage of a young photojournalist in Gaza connecting across continents with Sepideh Farsi. Through Romane Bohringer’s personal journey into generational trauma, the enduring weight of history in Claude Lanzmann’s Shoah, and the story of Gisele Pelicot as seen by her daughter, these films bring iconic voices and urgent contemporary themes to the 29th edition of the festival.
✨ Presented in association with Cercamon, Federation Studios, Ginger & Fed, Janus Films, Kino Lorber, Kinology, mk2 films, Studio TF1 and TimpelPictures.
📅 October 28 – November 3, 2025
📍 DGA Theater, Los Angeles
🌐 Full lineup revealed September 30 on www.tafff.org
🎟️ Box Office opens October 2 on www.tafff.org
TAFFF is presented by The Franco American Cultural Fund, a partnership of Directors Guild of America, Motion Picture Association, Sacem, and Writers Guild of America West
#TAFFF #TAFFF2025 #AmericanFrenchFilmFestival #FrenchCinema #FilmFestivalLA #Documentary #CinemaLovers #FilmCommunity #FilmInspiration #DocumentaryFilm #FrenchDocumentary #tafff29
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🎬 Documentaries in Competition | TAFFF 2025
This year, the TAFFF Documentary Competition takes us into worlds rarely seen: the hidden life behind La Scala’s curtains, the intimate reflections of Brigitte Bardot, and the courage of a young photojournalist in Gaza connecting across continents with Sepideh Farsi. Through Romane Bohringer’s personal journey into generational trauma, the enduring weight of history in Claude Lanzmann’s Shoah, and the story of Gisele Pelicot as seen by her daughter, these films bring iconic voices and urgent contemporary themes to the 29th edition of the festival.
✨ Presented in association with Cercamon, Federation Studios, Ginger & Fed, Janus Films, Kino Lorber, Kinology, mk2 films, Studio TF1 and TimpelPictures.
📅 October 28 – November 3, 2025
📍 DGA Theater, Los Angeles
🌐 Full lineup revealed September 30 on tafff.org
🎟️ Box Office opens October 2 on tafff.org
TAFFF is presented by The Franco American Cultural Fund, a partnership of Directors Guild of America, Motion Picture Association, Sacem, and Writers Guild of America West
#TAFFF #TAFFF2025 #AmericanFrenchFilmFestival #FrenchCinema #FilmFestivalLA #Documentary #CinemaLovers #FilmCommunity #FilmInspiration #DocumentaryFilm #FrenchDocumentary #tafff29
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Before joining us at the Directors Guild of America to celebrate the 29th anniversary of THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL, "A Week of French Premieres in Hollywood" (October 28~November 3, 2025) (All details: www.tafff.org ), (re)discovered at home, through TAFFF LIBRARY, 1000+ FRENCH FILMS AND SERIES available (or soon available) on digital in the US:
theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/
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* TAFFF LIBRARY is brought to you by The AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL (TAFFF), a Week of French Films and Series Premieres and Awards taking place at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood FROM OCTOBER 28 to NOVEMBER 3. Full program announced on September 30. Box Office and RSVP start on October 2 on www.tafff.org . All films and series presented with English subtitles.
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* TAFFF is presented by the French American Cultural Fund, a partnership of the Directors Guild of America, Motion Picture Association, Sacem Writers Guild of America West in Association with CNC - Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée Unifrance Villa Albertine, Consulate of France in Los Angeles with the support of Air Tahiti Nui ELMA - European Languages & Movies in America Varietyy The Hollywood Reporter Deadline Hollywood Champagne Louis Roederer Roederer Estate TV5MONDE USA TV5MONDE
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*** "THE ICE TOWER", A drama, fantasy co-written and directed by Lucile Hadzihalilovic will open in US theaters on October 3, 2025, thanks to Yellow Veil Pictures *** On this occasion (re)discover at home, through the TAFFF LIBRAY, 11 films starring Academy Award Winning Marion Cotillard, including the Opening Film of THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL 2006: "LA VIE EN ROSE" (enter "Cotillard" in the search engine): theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/french-cinema/
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*** More about "THE ICE TOWER" : theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/the-ice-tower/
Watch the US trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNBskmA4zGI
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*** Upcoming French Films and series on US screens are listed here: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/coming-soon/
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*** TAFFF LIBRARY is your online guide to watch French programs in US theaters and at home, with 950+ titles available or soon available, including 300+ films and series premiered at THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL (daily updates): theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/
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* TAFFF LIBRARY is brought to you by The AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL (TAFFF), a Week of French Films and Series Premieres and Awards taking place at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood FROM OCTOBER 28 to NOVEMBER 3. Full program announced on September 30. Box Office and RSVP start on October 2 on www.tafff.org . All films and series presented with English subtitles.
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* TAFFF is presented by the French American Cultural Fund, a partnership of the Directors Guild of America, Motion Picture Association, Sacem, Writers Guild of America West in Association of CNC - Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée Unifrance Villa Albertine, Consulate of France in Los Angeles with the support of Air Tahiti Nui ELMA - European Languages & Movies in America Variety The Hollywood Reporter Deadline Hollywood Champagne Louis Roederer Roederer Estate TV5MONDE USA TV5MONDE
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Want to be part of the magic that brings @TheAmericanFrenchFilmFestival to life?
We’re building our 2025 Volunteer Squad! From welcoming guests and assisting with screenings to supporting social media coverage and special events, our volunteers help make the festival unforgettable.
📅 When: October 28 – November 3, 2025
📍 Where: DGA Theater, Los Angeles
✨ Perks: Be part of an international film community and enjoy incredible French films throughout the week.
Ready to join? Apply now and share this post with friends who’d love to volunteer!
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*** "THE MARCHING BAND", North American Premiere at TAFFF 2024 and winner of the TAFFF AUDIENCE AWARD, will be released in US theaters and on digital, thanks to Greenwich Entertainment *** On this occasion (re)discover at home, through the TAFFF LIBRAY, 66 French films and series awarded at THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL (formerly COLCOA): theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/tafff-awards-winners/
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*** More about "THE MARCHING BAND" co-written an directed by Emmanuel Courcol: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/the-marching-band/
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*** More upcoming French Films and series on US screens: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/.../coming-soon/
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*** TAFFF LIBRARY is your online guide to watch French programs in US theaters and at home, with 950+ titles available or soon available, including 300+ films and series premiered at THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL (daily updates): theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/
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* TAFFF LIBRARY is brought to you by The AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL (TAFFF), a Week of French Films and Series Premieres and Awards taking place at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood FROM OCTOBER 28 to NOVEMBER 3. Full program announced on September 30. Box Office and RSVP start on October 2 on www.tafff.org . All films and series presented with English subtitles.
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* TAFFF is presented by the French American Cultural Fund, a partnership of the Directors Guild of America, Motion Picture Association, Sacem, Writers Guild of America West with the support of CNC - Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée Unifrance Air Tahiti Nui ELMA - European Languages & Movies in America Variety The Hollywood Reporter Deadline Hollywood Champagne Louis Roederer Roederer Estate TV5MONDE TV5MONDE USA
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Netflix to Host Red Carpet Premiere of Richard Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ at the American French Film Festival in Los Angeles
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A year after presenting 'Emilia Perez,' Netflix will be back at The American French Film Festival to host a red carpet premiere of 'Nouvelle Vague.'0 CommentsComment on Facebook
*** Another great reason to attend this year THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL, the largest event in the world dedicated to French Films and Series, at the DGA in Los Angeles (October 28~November 3 /// All films and series presented with English Subtitles). Full line up announced on September 30 on www.tafff.org
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✨ Richard Linklater’s NOUVELLE VAGUE will be the Centerpiece Presentation of the 29th edition of The American French Film Festival celebrated with a red carpet Hollywood premiere. 🎬🇫🇷
A master of independent cinema, Richard Linklater (Oscar-nominated director of Boyhood and Before Sunrise) pays tribute to the revolutionary spirit of French cinema with his 33rd film. Nouvelle Vague reimagines the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s iconic À Bout de Souffle (Breathless) — the film that forever changed the language of cinema.
The film stars Guillaume Marbeck as Jean-Luc Godard, Zoey Deutch as Jean Seberg, and Aubry Dullin as Jean-Paul Belmondo. Produced by Arp Sélection
🎥Red Carpet Hollywood Premiere
📆October 30
📍Directors Guild of America Theater in Los Angeles
🤝presented in association with Netflix with the support of Champagne Louis Roederer
More info: www.tafff.org
TAFFF is presented by the Franco-American Cultural Fund, a unique partnership between Directors Guild of America, Motion Picture Association, Sacem, and Writers Guild of America West.
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