​​April 3, 2024 marked the start of a cinematic celebration with the long-awaited launch of the French Film Festival, by the Alliance Française in Australia, one of the most important festivals dedicated to French cinema in the world.  This iconic event ran until April 16, 2024, promising to transport viewers into a world of charm, emotion and French culture through a diverse selection of 42 captivating films. Originally created in Sydney in 1990 with success, the French film festival has since expanded. After Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and other Australian cities, Byron Bay hosted the festival this year. This expansion testifies to the growing interest of Australians in French cinema.

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