Alphaville | Marfa
September 17, 2026 | MAINTENANT
Films on the Green 2026 | Marfa
Festival, Outdoor Film Series
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MAINTENANT
1825 Rabbits Road
Marfa, TX 79843
September 17-27, 2026 | 7:30 pm
Presented in partnership with MAINTENANT and in honor of the 250th anniversary of French-American relations, Villa Albertine’s annual outdoor film series Films on the Green arrives to Marfa from September 17 to October 27, 2026, showcasing French-American collaboration.
This year, Films on the Green arrives in Marfa for the first time, with four evenings of open-air film screenings set against the striking landscapes of the West Texas desert. Under the stars and surrounded by Marfa’s singular atmosphere, the series will offer a unique cinematic experience celebrating French-American cinematic collaborations.
For this first edition in the desert, the lineup includes Jean-Luc Godard’s French New Wave tech noir film Alphaville (1965), Louis Malle’s crime thriller tragedy film Elevator to the Gallows (Ascenseur pour l’échafaud, 1958), Raoul Peck’s historical documentary I am Not Your Negro (2016), and Quentin Dupieux’s surreal comedy-drama film Reality (Réalité, 2014),
This event is free and open to the public.
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2026 Film Schedule
Films on the Green is made possible thanks to the generous support of our official sponsors Albertine Foundation, JC Decaux, TV5MONDE, ENGIE, the Quebec Government Office in Houston, Sallymoon BENTZ, The Awty International School and our partner MAINTENANT.
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MAINTENANT
Founded in 2020, MAINTENANT is an art and fighting laboratory with two gallery spaces -one of which also serves as an active boxing gym – set on 25 acres in the High Chihuahuan Desert, two miles east of town, overlooking Marfa. We focus on work created in Marfa, or made specifically for MAINTENANT’s particular spaces and surrounding land or ethos, and work made across the Chihuahuan Desert – including Chihuahua City, El Paso, and Juarez – as well as in France and Chicago. We champion those who are punching up.
Albertine Foundation
Previously known as FACE Foundation, Albertine Foundation is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting French-American relations through innovative cultural and educational projects. In close partnership with Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education of the French Embassy in the United States, Albertine Foundation promotes artistic, literary, and educational exchange and collaboration between creative professionals from both countries thanks to corporate, foundation, and individual support.
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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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ENGIE
ENGIE is an energy company that focuses on long-term, efficient, carbon-reducing solutions. ENGIE meets customers’ needs through with renewable and low-carbon energy solutions, while creating jobs, economic opportunities, and trusted customer and community partnerships along the way.
Québec Government Office in Houston
The Québec Government Office in Houston promotes Québec’s interests in the areas of business, investment, government institutions, education, culture, the advancement of the French language and the Francophonie. The Office carries out its mandate in the South Central United States, which includes four states: Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Sallymoon BENTZ
With the generous support of Sallymoon BENTZ.
The Awty International School
The Awty International School is Houston’s premier international school, serving students from PK3 to 12th grade. Awty offers students a rigorous path to graduating with either the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or the French Baccalauréat (FB) Diploma. Awty is the only school in Houston to be fully accredited by the French Ministry of Education.
Texan-French Alliance for the Arts
The Texan-French Alliance for the Arts (TFAA) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization devoted to bridging cultures, communities, and art. It was founded in 2005 by former Consul General of France and a group of enthusiastic Francophile foundations, corporations, individuals. It is supported by French and American corporations, foundations, private donors, as well as the Consulate of France in Houston.
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