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*** 9 NEW FRENCH FILMS AND SERIES TO DISCOVER IN US THEATERS OR AT HOME IN FEBRUARY:
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** IN THEATERS:
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- (02/06) - "CALLE MALAGA", A Morocco/Spain/France co-production, Drama, written by Maryam Touzani, Nabil Ayouch.
Directed by Maryam Touzani. Starring Carmen Maura, Marta Etura, Ahmed Boulane, María Alfonsa Rosso. Official Competition Venice International Film Festival. Morocco’s Oscar® 2026 Entry for Best International Feature. In Arabic and Spanish with English subtitles. A Strand Releasing release.
Watch the US trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwtLBQpAnk0
More info: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/calle-malaga/
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- (02/06) "DRACULA", a Fantasy, Horror, Romance written by: Luc Besson. Based on the Book by Bram Stoker. Directed by Luc Besson. Starring Caleb Landry Jones, Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz, Zoë Bleu, Matilda De Angelis, Ewens Abid, Guillaume de Toncquedec. In English. A Vertical release.
Watch the US trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDfdNTf4FA0
More info: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/dracula/
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- (02/13) "PALESTINE 36"- (02/06) | 2025 – 119′ – A Palestine/France/Great Britain Co-Production. Drama, Period & History, War, written and directed by Annemarie Jacir. Starring Jeremy Irons, Hiam Abbass, Kamel El Basha, Yasmine Al Massri, Jalal Altawil, Robert Aramayo, Saleh Bakri, Liam Cunningham, Billy Howle. Official Selections: Toronto International Film Festival 2025. Chicago International Film Festival 2025. Palestine’s Oscar® 2026 Entry for Best International Feature. In English and in Arabic with English subtitles. A Watermelon Film release.
Watch the US trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bk9dPHEfWU
More info: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/palestine-36/
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** AT HOME/ ON DIGITAL:

- (02/03) "CASSANDRE" (SEASON 5), 2015~2026 – 24 x 90′ – Seasons 1~6 – Series – Crime, Drama, Mystery. Created by Bruno Lecigne, Mathieu Masmondet. Written by Fred Monard, Thomas Evanno, Alysse Hallali, Thibault Martin, Marie-Cécile Françon.
Directed by: Floriane Crépin, Eric Le Roux. Starring Gwendoline Hamon, Alexandre Varga, Dominique Pinon, Jessy Salomée Ugolin, Emmanuelle Bougerol, Sören Prévost, Vincent Jouan, Yann Sundberg. In French with English subtitles. A MHz Choice TV release. |Season 5 available on February 3, Season 6 available on March 3.
Watch the US Trailer (season 5): www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh8e2W58qPA
More info / Watch the series: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/cassandre-series/
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- (02/05) - "LES LIONNES" (SEASON1), 8 x 52′ – Season 1 – Series, Action, Comedy. Created by Olivier Rosemberg, Carine Prevot. Written by Olivier Rosemberg, Carine Prevot, Mahault Mollaret. Directed by Olivier Rosemberg.
Starring Rebecca Marder, Zoé Marchal, Naidra Ayadi, Pascale Arbillot, Tya Deslauriers, François Damiens, Jonathan Cohen, Sami Outalbali, Jérémie Laheurte. In French with English subtitles, in English. A Netflix Original release.
Watch the US Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTPA2XGFt1c
More info: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/les-lionnes/
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- (02/05) - "SAMUEL" - 21 x 4′ – Season 1 – Series, Animation, Comedy, Coming of Age created by Emilie Tronche. Written and directed by Emilie Tronche. In French with English subtitles, in English. A Netflix Original release.
Watch the US Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_e9zSXqWPs
More info: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/samuel/
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- (02/10) - "TOM AND LOLA" (SEASON 1). 8 x 52′ – Season 1 – Series, Comedy, Crime. Created by Camille Couasse, Sarah Farkas. Written by: Aurore Bruey, Alexia De Oliveira Gomes, Thomas Boullé. Directed by Jason Roffé, Octave Raspail, Stephan Kopecky, Thierry Petit, Adeline Darraux. Starring: Dounia Coesens, Pierre-Yves Bon, Yassine Hitch, Evelyne El Garby-Klaï, Elodie Varlet, Grégoire Paturel. In French with English subtitles.
A Mhz Choice release.
Watch the US Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_stVcFvSlk
More info: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/tom-and-lola/
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- (02/20) "THE ORPHANS" - An Action, Thriller written by Nicolas Peufaillit, Olivier Schneider, Alban Lenoir, Jean-André Yerles. Directed by Olivier Schneider. Starring Alban Lenoir, Dali Benssalah, Sonia Faidi, Suzanne Clément, Anouk Grinberg, Naidra Ayadi, Romain Levi, Jean Kinsella. In French with English subtitles, in English. A Netflix Original release. |
Watch the trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=beE-QKN2sfw
More info: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/the-orphans/
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- (02/24) - "MURDER IN" (SEASON 15), 145 x 90′ – Season 1~15 – Series, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery. Created by Various. Written by Various. Directed by Various. Starring Various. In French with English subtitles. Also dubbed in English for the first seasons. A Mhz Choice release.
Watch the US Trailer (Season 15): www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9Q24to4OYI
More info / Watch the Series: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/murder-in/
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More French films and series coming soon to US screens: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/.../new-releases/
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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 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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*** 7 NEW FRENCH FILMS AND SERIES TO DISCOVER THIS WEEKEND IN THE US:
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- "THE LOVE THAT REMAINS", A Iceland/France/Great Britain Co-Production. Drama. Written and directed by Hlynur Pálmason. Official Selection Cannes International Film Festival 2025. Iceland’s Oscar® 2026 Entry for Best International Feature.
In Icelandic with English subtitles. A Janus Films release.
Watch the US trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ0fdmesr-w
More info: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/the-love-that-remains/
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** AT HOME/ ON DIGITAL:
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- "DRIFTING LAURENT", a Drama/Comedy, co-written and co-directed by Anton Balekdjian, Léo Couture, Mattéo Eustachon.
Starring Baptiste Perusat, Béatrice Dalle, Djanis Bouzyani, Thomas Daloz. Official Competition ACID Cannes 2025. Official Competition TAFFF 2025 (North American Premiere). In French with English subtitles. A Wolfe Video release.
Watch the US Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTQstwk6mek
More info / Watch the film: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/drifting-laurent-2/
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- "VINCENT MUST DIE", a drama, thriller, Sci-fi written by Mathieu Naert, Stephan Castang, Dominique Baumard. Directed by Stephan Castang. Starring Karim Leklou, Vimala Pons, François Chattot, Michael Perez. Official Selection Critics Week Cannes 2023. In French with English subtitles or in English. A XYZ Films release.
Watch the US Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiUyZSAobr0
More info / Watch the film: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/vincent-must-die/
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- "BROCELIANDE" (SEASON 1) - 6 x 52′ Crime, Drama, Thriller.
A series created by: Isabelle Polin, Eric Delafosse. Written by Isabelle Polin, Eric Delafosse,Thomas Boullé. Directed by: Bruno Garcia. In French with English subtitles. A MHz Choice TV release.
Watch the trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDXm3A_doOg
More info / Watch the series: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/broceliande/
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- "CAMILLA LACKBERG’S ERICA" (SEASON 1). 6 x 52′. A drama, Mystery, Crime created by Julien Magnat, Sylvain Caron. Based on the Novels by Camilla Lackberg. Written by: Julien Magnat, Sylvain Caron, Thomas Boullé. Directed by: Frédéric Berthe.
In French with English subtitles. A Mhz Choice release.
Watch the trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3LkXR1hgXE
More info / Watch the series: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/camilla-lackbergs-erica/
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- "UNCLAIMED" (SEASON 3). 18 x 52'. Crime, Drama, Thriller. A series created by Olivier Norek, Patrick Tringale, Christian Mouchart. Directed by Chris Briant, Axel Laffont, Emilie Grandperret, Chloé Micout. In French with English subtitles.
A Mhz Choice release.
Watch the trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ9gHOAT4vE
More info / Watch the series (seasons 1 ~3): theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/unclaimed/
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- "MUNCH" (SEASON 4). 34 x 52′ – 4 seasons – Drama, Crime, Courtroom. A series created by Valérie Tong-Cuong, Marie Vinoy, Marie-Alice Gadea.
Directed by Gabriel Julien-Laferrière, Nicolas Guicheteau.
Starring Isabelle Nanty, Hippolyte Girardot, Lucien Jean-Baptiste, Aurélien Wiik, Paloma Coquant, Tom Villa, Marilou Berry, Lola Andreoni. In French with English subtitles. A Walter Presents USA & Canada / PBS release.
More info / Watch the series (seasons 1 ~4): theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/munch/
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More French films and series recently released on digital in the US: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/new-releases/

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*** AWARDS SEASON *** With a total of 19 nominations, French productions secured significant recognition for the 53rd ANNIE AWARDS 2026, dedicated to the best animated programs of the year. Winners announced on February 21, 2026 in Los Angeles:
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* "LITTLE AMELIE AND THE CHARACTER OF RAIN" (GKIDS): 6 NOMINATIONS: Best Feature - Independent, Best Character Animation - Feature, , Best Direction - Feature, Best Music - Feature, Best Storyboarding - Feature, Best Writing - Feature, Best Editorial - Feature.
- Watch the US Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ-A6l90Nz0
- More info / Watch the film: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/little-amelie/
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* "ARCO" (NEON): 5 NOMINATIONS: Best Feature, Best Character Animation - Feature, Best Direction - Feature, Best Music - Feature, Best Storyboarding - Feature.
- Watch the US Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNUkW6ywV-c
- More info / Watch the film: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/arco/
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* "A MAGNIFICENT LIFE" (Sony Pictures Classics) (Official Competition TAFFF 2025). 1 NOMINATION: Best Feature - Independent.
- Watch the US Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJehfW68ZmI
- More info / Watch the film: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/the-magnificent-life/
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* "ASTERIX & OBELIX: THE BIG FIGHT (SEASON 1)" (Netflix). A 5 x 30' Series. 5 NOMINATIONS: Best Limited Series, Best Character Animation - TV/Media, Best Character Design - TV/Media, Best Production Design - TV/Media, Best Editorial - TV/Media.
- Watch the US Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPNrWvatXiU
- More info / Watch the series: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/asterix-obelix-the-big-fight/
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* "JOUR DE VENT" (Official Competition TAFFF 2025) 1 NOMINATION: Best Student Film.
- Watch the Film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlXKArDiHEY&list=RDzlXKArDiHEY&start_radio=1
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* "TRASH". 1 NOMINATION: Best Student Film.
- Watch the Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEA1X8YdTSo
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* "ACROBATS". 1 NOMINATION: Best Student Film.
- Watch the Film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mumOtCpGprI
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*** (Re)discover at home, through TAFFF LIBRARY, 36+ French Animations: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/animation/ ... See MoreSee Less

*** AWARDS SEASON*** 98th Academy Awards *** 22 Oscar nominations for French productions and co-productions, including, for the very first time, two French productions ("ARCO" and "LITTLE AMELIE OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN") nominated for the Best Animated Feature Oscar in the same year & 5/5 French co-productions nominated for Best International Feature!
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* Best Picture
"THE SECRET AGENT", "SENTIMENTAL VALUE"
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* Best Animated Feature
"ARCO", "LITTLE AMELIE OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN"
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* Best Director
Joachim Trier / "SENTIMENTAL VALUE"
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* Best International Feature Film
"IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT", "THE SECRET AGENT", "SIRAT", "SENTIMENTAL VALUE", “THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB”.
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*Best Original ScreenPlay
"IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT", "SENTIMENTAL VALUE"
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* Best Actor
Wagner Moura / "THE SECRET AGENT"
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* Best Actress
Renate Reinsve / "SENTIMENTAL VALUE"
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* Best Supporting Actress
Elle Fanning & Inga Ibsdotter Lila’s / "SENTIMENTAL VALUE"
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* Best Supporting Actor
Stellan Skarsgard / "SENTIMENTAL VALUE"
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* Best Live Action Short Film
"TWO PEOPLE EXCHANGING SALIVA"
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* Best Animated Short
"PAPILLON"
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* Best Casting
"THE SECRET AGENT"
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* Best Editing
"SENTIMENTAL VALUE"
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* Best Sound
"SIRAT"

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