21 fabulous French flicks, all thoughtfully hand-picked and curated, will make their way around the country, starting in Auckland on June 1st and ending in Wanaka at the end of July. The programme will again fully immerse audiences in a culture that is known for its passion, style, sophistication and of course cuisine, through a selection of dramas, thrillers and comedies.
On Kiwis’ need for quality cinema experiences, Festival Director Fergus Grady says: “After our most successful year yet in 2021, we are thrilled to be back again bringing the crème de la crème of French film to cinema goers all throughout Aotearoa. The demand for high quality foreign film is most certainly growing and thriving amongst Kiwis and it is a privilege to bring a little France to Aotearoa each year.”
The programme highlights include the mastermind director François Ozon’s Everything Went Fine starring Sophie Marceau, which looks at the heart wrenching lengths a daughter will go to for her father; a gripping new historical drama Farewell, Mr. Haffmann, starring the legendary Daniel Auteuil; La Traviata, My Brothers and I, the touching story of a 14-year old finding hope through music.
Check out when the L’OR 2022 French Film Festival Aotearoa is coming to your town!
North Island:
- Auckland: 1 – 19 June
- Tauranga: 2 – 19 June
- Masterton: 2 –19 June
- Palmerston North: 2 – 19 June
- Hamilton: 2 – 22 June
- Wellington: 7 – 26 June
- Matakana: 9 – 19 June
- Napier: 23 June – 10 July
- Havelock North: 22 June – 10 July
- New Plymouth: 30 June – 14 July
South Island:
- Nelson: 8 – 26 June
- Dunedin: 16 June – 3 July
- Christchurch: 23 June – 10 July
- Arrowtown: 6 -14 July
- Wanaka: 14 -27 July
Learn more and book your tickets at frenchfilmfestival.co.nz