The highly anticipated 20th edition of Le French Film Festival (LFFF22) is finally here for us to immerse in all things that best represent the City of Lights with their array of French activities. The festival will be held from 9 – 26 June 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, and until 17 July in the rest of Malaysia.
The festival was organized by Alliance Française de Kuala Lumpur, Alliance Française de Penang, and the Embassy of France in Malaysia. The festival-goers from all walks of life will have the opportunity to bring all five of their senses on a French adventure like no other!
This year’s festival features a variety of programs that will excite cinephiles, theatre-lovers, music, and gastronomy enthusiasts thanks to the array of award-winning French films, gastronomy offerings, fun workshops, and more.
Sharing with great joy during the opening ceremony, Tengku Zatashah binti Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, President of Alliance Française of Kuala Lumpur expressed that after two years of lockdown, the team is all geared up to bring the excitement of the French Film Festival back into Malaysians’ social calendar.
Tengku Zatashah further added:
After a two-year pandemic, we are pleased to be back once more to light up Malaysia with these festivities for all, including for the little ones with our “Le Petit Festival” – the first-ever programme which consists of six captivating and moving tales to be enjoyed. For those who prefer an evening of dining or exploring a theatrical performance, we are certain our line-ups this year will not disappoint,
Tengku Zatashah binti Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, President of Alliance Française of Kuala Lumpur
Malaysians can immerse themselves in activities encompassing performing and visual arts, music, gastronomy, and the most current trends and entertainment from France including:
On top of that, His Excellency Mr. Roland Galharague, Ambassador of France to Malaysia was also present at the opening ceremony of Le French Film Festival.
In his speech, he said:
This Festival is not only about bringing a selection of the best recent French movies to Malaysia, it is also an opportunity to share the French art-de-vivre and the passion that the French and the Malaysians have in common for gastronomy, music, theatre and art,
Mr. Roland Galharague, Ambassador of France to Malaysia
Festival enthusiasts can look forward to Le French Film Festival 2022 at the below cities and dates across Malaysia:
Through this festival, it can help to build bridges of mutual understanding and exchange, between France and Malaysia as said by Ms. Violaine Dupic, Director of Alliance Française of Kuala Lumpur.
Ms. Violaine Dupic further stated:
Art is an invitation to travel to other horizons and an opening to the imagination. The French and French speaking culture, just like the Malaysian culture, has many facets, which make all its richness. We believe that the French Film Festival reflects this and promotes dialogue,
Ms. Violaine Dupic, Director of Alliance Française of Kuala Lumpur
Come and get your tickets for the entire festival’s program at www.lefrenchfestival.com.my. If you want to enjoy any of the films from LFFF22, tickets can be purchased via the GSC app, website www.gsc.com.my or through the e-kiosks in participating GSC cinemas.
For more information, kindly visit the official website atwww.lefrenchfestival.com.my, Facebook Page facebook.com/lefrenchfestivalmy,or Instagram Page @lefrenchfestival_my