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French Film Festival Returns to Cork at The Arc Cinema March 2nd - 8th

Film lovers in Cork are invited to experience the richness, emotion, and artistry of French storytelling as The Arc Cinema Cork City presents its upcoming French Film Festival — a curated celebration of contemporary French and francophone cinema.

This special programme brings together powerful dramas, literary adaptations, historical stories, and visually striking films that showcase the diversity of modern French filmmaking. Whether you’re a long-time admirer of French cinema or discovering it for the first time, the festival offers something memorable on every screening day.

Audiences can look forward to the following titles:

Case 137 / Dossier 137
Colours of Time / La Venue de l’Avenir
Couture / Coutures
Dog 51 / Chien 51
Francophone Shorts Programme
Jean Valjean
Mary Anning, Chasseuse de Fossiles
Redress / La Réparation
The Songbird’s Secret / Le Secret des Mésanges
The Stranger / L’Étranger
The Truth / La Vérité

A Celebration of French Storytelling
From intimate character studies to sweeping literary adaptations, this festival highlights the emotional depth and cinematic craft that define French filmmaking. Audiences will encounter stories of identity, justice, memory, art, and resilience — themes that resonate across cultures and generations.

The Francophone Shorts Programme also offers a selection of shorter works, providing a platform for emerging voices and innovative storytelling styles from across the French-speaking world.Experience the Festival
The French Film Festival at The Arc Cinema is a perfect opportunity to enjoy international cinema on the big screen in Cork’s welcoming city-centre venue. With screenings scheduled across several days, audiences can choose individual films or immerse themselves in the full festival experience.

Screening times and tickets Available below!