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The 30th edition of The American French Film Festival will take place at the DGA theater complex in Hollywood on November 3-8.
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COLORS OF TIME, NOUVELLE VAGUE, THE DEAL among the winners of the 2025 TAFFF AWARDS.
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Academy Award Winner Jodie Foster awarded at The American French Film Festival 2025.
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Academy Award Nominee Richard Linklater awarded at The American French Film Festival 2025.
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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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The 2026 edition of The American French Film Festival — “A Week of Premieres and Awards in Hollywood” — will take place at the Directors Guild of America from NOVEMBER 3–8! 🇫🇷🎥🇺🇸
Join us as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary! 🥂✨
Since 1997, TAFFF (formerly COLCOA) has premiered more than 1,000 French films and series and introduced hundreds of French filmmakers and actors to American audiences in the capital of cinema 🌟
🎞 More than 60 French productions presented with English subtitles, will compete for the 2026 TAFFF Awards.
📣 The full program will be announced in early October — stay tuned!
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Meanwhile visit TAFFF LIBRARY, a unique online guide to watch French programs in American theaters and at home, with 1000+ titles (Classics, New Releases, Drama, Comedies, ...) available or soon available in the US, including 300+ films and series premiered at THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL (daily updates): theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/
THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL is brought to you by the French American Cultural Fund, a partnership of the Directors Guild of America Sacem, Writers Guild of America West in association with CNC - Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée in partnership with Unifrance Villa Albertine with the support of Air Tahiti Nui ELMA - European Languages & Movies in America Variety Champagne Louis Roederer.
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TAFFF LIBRARY is your platform to find out which French films and series are (will be) available in the US (in theaters and at home). This streaming guide is brought to you by The American French Film Festival. It features 1000+ French films and series available in the U.S., including 130+ newly digitally released productions presented with English subtitles or dubbed in English.
Some notable new additions highlighted in the “New on Digital” section include:
- "THE STRANGER" (Official selection TAFFF 2025)
- "LOVE LETTERS"
- "FLUNKED" (series)
- "THAT OBSCURE OBJECT OF DESIRE" (Re-release)
- "LUMIERE, LE CINEMA" (Documentary)
- "PALESTINE 36"
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You can browse by genre too — thriller, romance, LGBTQ+, comedy, documentaries, women directors, and more...
theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/
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Want to stay informed about new French films and series coming to U.S. theaters and streaming platforms? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for exclusive release calendars and updates.
If you’re in the mood for contemporary French cinema tonight, TAFFF LIBRARY is a great place to start. Created by The American French Film Festival, it features more than 1,000 French films and series available in the U.S., including over 130 newly released titles with English subtitles or English dubbing.
Coming This Week to U.S. Screens:
A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA — Comedy — Available digitally May 12 (Sony Pictures)
FRED VARGAS' THE ADAMSBERG MYSTERIES — Crime series — Available digitally May 12 (MHz Choice TV)
THE BUS: A FRENCH FOODBALL MUTINY — Documentary series — Available digitally May 13 (Netflix)
THE WIZARD OF THE KREMLIN — Drama — In U.S. theaters May 15 (Vertical)
CARPE DIEM (Season 1) - Thriller, Comedy Series - Avaialble digitally May 15 (Walter Presents USA & Canada)
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More details: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/coming-soon/
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If you’re in the mood for watching contemporary French cinema at home tonight, TAFFF LIBRARY is a strong place to browse. It’s the streaming guide from The American French Film Festival, featuring 1000+ French films and series available in the U.S., including 130+ newly digitally released productions presented with English subtitles or dubbed in English.
Some notable recent additions highlighted in the “New on Digital” section include:
"A MAGNIFICENT LIFE" — Biopic/Animation.
"13 DAYS, 13 NIGHTS" - Drama/War
"THE LOVE THAT REMAINS" - Drama
"SIMON AND COLEMAN" (Season 1) - Series, Crime/Comedy
" MASTER CRIMES" (Season 6) - Series, Crime
" TROUBLE MUM" (Seaso 1) - Series, Comedy
You can browse by genre too — thriller, romance, LGBTQ+, comedy, documentaries, women directors, and more...
theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/
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*** OPENING THIS WEEKEND IN US THEATERS (05/01): "TWO PIANOS ". A drama, romance written by Arnaud Desplechin, Kamen Velkovsky & Anne Berest. Directed by Arnaud Desplechin.
Starring François Civil, Nadia Tereszkiewicz, Charlotte Rampling, Hippolyte Girardot, Alba Gaia Bellugi, Anne Kessler, Jeremy Lewin, Marianne Pommier, Valentin Picard. Official Selections: Toronto International Film Festival (2025), San Sebastian International Film Festival (2025), Rendez-vous With French Cinema in New York (2026). In French with English subtitles.
A Kino Lorber release. |
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* Watch the official US trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWlgFSiqvpY
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(Returning to France after a long exile, pianist Mathias Vogler reunites with his mentor, Elena, to prepare a concert. In a park, an encounter with a child who looks just like him will lead him to Claude, the woman he once loved.)
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* More French productions now playing in US theaters (or coming soon!) - Daily updates: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/.../coming-soon/
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* (Re)discover at home through TAFFF LIBRARY, 4 other films written and directed by Arnaud desplechin: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/
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*** TAFFF LIBRARY is your online guide to watch French programs in US theaters and at home, with 1000+ 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 ( www.tafff.org ), a Week of French Films and Series Premieres and Awards taking place annually in Fall at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood. Presented by the French American Cultural Fund, a partnership of the Directors Guild of America, the Motion Picture Association, Sacem, Writers Guild of America West in association with CNC - Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée in partnership with Unifrance Villa Albertine with the support of Air Tahiti Nui ELMA - European Languages & Movies in America Variety Champagne Louis Roederer TV5MONDE USA.
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*** OPENING THIS WEEKEND IN US THEATERS (05/01): "OUR LAND". An Argentine/France documentary. Written by Lucrecia Martel and Maria Alché. Directed by: Lucrecia Martel. Official Selections Venice International Film Festival 2025, Toronto International Film Festival 2025, New York Film Festival 2025.
In Spanish with English subtitles. A Strand Releasing release.
Opening in New York on May 1st and i Los Angeles on May 8. Check your local calendar.
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* Watch the US trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1ATK63fhIw
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(Acclaimed Argentinian filmmaker Lucrecia Martel ("ZAMA", "THE HEADLESS WOMAN") takes a sweeping approach to this tragic true story, triangulating the murder trial of three men, the lives of activist Chocobar and his fellow Chuchagasta people, and the centuries-old, colonialist legacy of land and property theft across Latin America.)
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* More French productions now playing in US theaters (or coming soon!) - Daily updates: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/coming-soon/
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* (Re)discover at home through TAFFF LIBRARY, 85+ French documentaries in English or subtitled in English: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/documentary/
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* (Re)discover at home through TAFFF LIBRARY, 250+ French films and and series directed by women (in English or subtitled in English): theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/women-directors/
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*** TAFFF LIBRARY is your online guide to watch French programs in US theaters and at home, with 1000+ 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 ( www.tafff.org ), a Week of French Films and Series Premieres and Awards taking place annually in Fall at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood. Presented by the French American Cultural Fund, a partnership of the Directors Guild of America, the Motion Picture Association, Sacem, Writers Guild of America West in association with CNC - Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée in partnership with Unifrance Villa Albertine with the support of Air Tahiti Nui ELMA - European Languages & Movies in America Variety Champagne Louis Roederer TV5MONDE USA.
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Celebrated French actress Nathalie Baye with a career spanning over five decades, renowned for her roles in films like Day for Night (1973), Catch Me If You Can (2002), and Laurence Anyways (2012), past away yesterday. She was 77. In 2011, she attended The American French Film Festival/COLCOA for the North American Premiere of Pierre Salvadori's "BEAUTIFUL LIES".
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French-Morrocan Actress Nadia Nadia Farès whose career spanned over three decades, bridging the gap between French auteur cinema and Hollywood action films, past away yesterday. She was 57. In 2017, she attended the American French Film Festival/COLCOA for the North American Premiere of Claude Lelouch's "EVERYONE'S LIFE". Credit Photo: Valerie Macon for the American French Film Festival.
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🎬✨ TAFFF Followers — You’re Invited! ✨🎬
Netflix and The American French Film Festival invite you and a guest to a special screening of Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight on Sunday, February 22 at 2:00PM at Netflix EPIC - Teatro Roma in Hollywood!
The first 3 episodes of this brand-new animated adaptation directed by Alain Chabat will be shown, followed by a Q&A and reception with Production Designer Aurélien Prédal.
🏆 The French series has already earned 5 nominations at the Annie Awards 2026, including:
• Best Limited Series
• Best Character Animation – TV/Media
• Best Character Design – TV/Media
• Best Production Design – TV/Media
• Best Editorial – TV/Media
🍃 When Panoramix forgets the magic potion recipe after a menhir mishap, and Abraracourcix is challenged in a battle of the chiefs, the fate of the indomitable Gauls hangs in the balance!
🎟 Click the link in bio to RSVP (first come, first served) and be sure to select « American French Film Festival” as your affiliation.
See you in the village! 🛡️✨
If you have attended the screening of LOG OUT, ticket 144 is the winner #1 for the European River Package. THE HUNT ticket 082 is winner #2. BARDOT ticket 043 is winner #3. All results listed on our website. Please send an email to contact@theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org - Please make sure to attach a picture of your ticket with the right number and the right film. Thanks for attending TAFFF 2025 and see you next year! #tafff29 #tafff
We gathered once again to celebrate French cinema in the heart of Los Angeles — bringing a little piece of France to share our culture, our stories, and our artists.🇫🇷
Here is a look back at 7 unforgettable days! See you next year for our 30th anniversary! 🎉
TAFFF is presented by the @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a unique partnership of @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @wgawest & @sacem.
#TAFFF29 #frenchcinema #FrenchTV #FilmCommunity #FilmIndustry #Hollywood #FilmFestival
Cheers to our amazing partners who make The American French Film Festival a feast for the senses! 🥐🍷✨
Music composer @delphine_malaussena at TAFFF29 to present the Tv series THE SEDUCTION, and the feature CASSANDRE.
Photos by @valeriemacon @afpphoto and @philipguerette
TAFFF is presented by the @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a unique partnership of @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @wgawest & @sacem.
#TAFFF29 #frenchcinema #FrenchTV #FilmCommunity #FilmIndustry #Hollywood #scoremusic
Roschdy Zem and @guillaumerousselmusic at TAFFF29 for the North American Premiere of 13 days, 13 nights
Video by Maria Corso
TAFFF is presented by the @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a unique partnership of @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @wgawest & @sacem.
#TAFFF29 #frenchcinema #FrenchTV #FilmCommunity #FilmIndustry #Hollywood
Taking the top honor, the Audience Award for Best Film goes to Colors of Time (La Venue de l’avenir), directed by Cédric Klapisch. 🏆
The film received a standing ovation during its U.S. Premiere at #TAFFF29 on October 29, in front of more than 500 attendees.
TAFFF is presented by the @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a unique partnership of @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @wgawest & @sacem.
#TAFFF29 #frenchcinema #FrenchTV #FilmCommunity #FilmIndustry #Hollywood #LAevent #Award #winner
LOVE ME TENDER, directed and written by Anna Cazenave Combet, won the Critics Award for best film. We had the pleasure to welcome @annacazenavecambet and @vickykrieps at TAFFF29 for the North American Premiere of the film.
TAFFF is presented by the @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a unique partnership of @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @wgawest & @sacem.
#TAFFF29 #frenchcinema #FrenchTV #FilmCommunity #FilmIndustry #Hollywood #LAevent #Award #winner
