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From November 3–8, 2026, The American French Film Festival (TAFFF) returns to the Directors Guild of America Theater Complex in Los Angeles for its 30th anniversary edition, bringing together established filmmakers, emerging voices, and industry professionals for six days celebrating contemporary French cinema and television.
Presented by the Franco-American Cultural Fund, a unique partnership between the DGA, MPA, SACEM, and WGA West, this year’s festival features 60 films and series: 31 narrative features, 11 series, four documentaries, and 14 short films. The lineup includes 24 selections from major international festivals, including Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Toronto, and Locarno, and 19 films and series screening ahead of their French releases.
Audiences can also look forward to 20+ Q&As and panels with filmmakers, producers, composers, and actors, offering insights into the creative process and the stories behind this year’s selections.
Program highlights include:
IN WAVES — This year’s Opening Night film, with an encore screening on November 7.
Five official submissions for Best International Feature Film at the 2027 Academy Awards, representing France, Morocco, Japan, Belgium, and Romania.
FORSAKEN — A powerful account of the events surrounding French teacher Samuel Paty, followed by a conversation with director Vincent Garenq.
DE GAULLE, Parts 1 & 2 — A special presentation with the director in attendance, featuring drinks and light refreshments between screenings.
INSIDE GAZA — A documentary presented by AFP, with the director in attendance.
A GOOD LITTLE SOLDIER — Stéphane Brizé’s latest film and winner of the Best Screenplay Award at the 2026 Venice Film Festival, followed by a conversation with screenwriter Coralie Amédéo.
ROMA ELASTICA — Bertrand Mandico’s latest feature, presented in the Midnight Screenings section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
A PLACE FOR HER — Mélisa Godet’s feature inspired by La Maison des Femmes, a center providing care and support to women affected by violence.
THE AMERICAN DREAM — Anthony Marciano’s film, followed by a conversation with actor Raphaël Quenard.
All films and series are presented with English subtitles or in English. All series and short film screenings are free.
DGA, SACEM, WGA West, and SAG-AFTRA members are eligible for complimentary tickets for themselves and one guest, subject to availability. Visit the festival website for reservation details.
Explore the full program and reserve your tickets: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org