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June 27 – July 31, 2026
Films on the Green 2026 Returns with a Celebration of America 250
Film Festival
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Multiple Locations
Saturday, June 27 - Friday, October 9, 2026
In honor of the 250th anniversary of French-American relations, the 2026 edition of Films on the Green brings a selection of French films and international co-productions to nine cities across the U.S. from June – October.
Opening in Chicago, the festival kicks off on June 27 with the Johnny Depp–starring historical drama Jeanne du Barry and continues throughout the summer and fall, featuring a lineup of 19 screenings of French films showcasing American talent and international collaborations.
Highlights include the Academy Award–nominated animated film Arco; Jean-Luc Godard’s classic Breathless with Jean Seberg; John Malkovich’s Mr. Blake at Your Service!; the musical comedy The Young Girls of Rochefort with Gene Kelly; Olivier Dahan’s tribute to legendary singer Édith Piaf, La Vie en Rose; and the winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2012, The Artist by Michel Hazanavicius.
The festival will continue in Houston, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., and expand to several new locations participating for the first time, including Philadelphia, Puerto Rico, Tulsa, Marfa, TX, and New Orleans.
Get ready for a season of French cinema with an American flair. Learn more about Films on the Green in a city near you below!
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In partnership with
Albertine Foundation
Albertine Foundation is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting French American relations through innovative cultural and educational programs.
In close partnership with Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education, Albertine Foundation administers grant programs across diverse creative disciplines including visual and performing arts; cinema; and literature, while also supporting exploratory residencies for creative professionals and thinkers across the United States. Albertine Foundation also contributes to promoting French language learning in the United States and funds new opportunities for students, professors, and researchers in the spheres of secondary and higher education.
Albertine Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation by Internal Revenue Service determination. Contributions from corporate, foundation, and individuals are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
TV5MONDE
TV5MONDE is a global French language entertainment network that showcases premium films and programs from across the world. With more than 1.5 million viewers nationwide in the USA, TV5MONDE is a renowned leader in French language entertainment.
JCDecaux
JCDecaux operates coordinated street furniture franchises in major cities across the U.S., including here in New York. It is continuously working to connect information to stakeholders and identify municipal innovations to enhance the livability and sustainability of streetscapes. A member of the JCDecaux Group, the number one outdoor advertising company in the world, which through its three business segments – street furniture, transport and billboard, has engaged in a virtuous, sustainable business model since its founding in 1964.
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