{"id":8688625,"date":"2026-03-20T18:04:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T18:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/va\/?post_type=app_event&#038;p=8688625"},"modified":"2026-04-02T22:10:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T22:10:31","slug":"kansas-city-french-film-festival","status":"publish","type":"app_event","link":"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/va\/events\/kansas-city-french-film-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Kansas City French Film Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From April 30 to May 10, 2026, the First French Film Festival, organized by the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Kansas City, invites you to explore the diversity and depth of contemporary French storytelling, from intimate family dramas to sweeping romantic epics, from thought-provoking literary adaptations to uplifting stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Festival Pass: the 7-movies pass (Six at the Glenwood Arts and one&nbsp;at the National WWI Museum and Memorial.)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afkc.org\/event-rsvp\/first-french-film-festival-packages-of-7-films\/\">https:\/\/www.afkc.org\/event-rsvp\/first-french-film-festival-packages-of-7-films\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opening Night&nbsp;(Thursday, April 30 at&nbsp;6:00 PM at Cezanne KC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afkc.org\/events\/french-movies-festival\/#anchor-theOpeningNightEvent\">https:\/\/www.afkc.org\/events\/french-movies-festival\/#anchor-theOpeningNightEvent<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PROGRAM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fineartsgroup.com\/movie\/colors-of-time\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.fineartsgroup.com\/movie\/colors-of-time\">Colors of Time (La venue de l\u2019avenir)<\/a><\/strong><br>Friday, May 1st \u2013 7:00 PM<br>Dir. C\u00e9dric Klapish, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A poetic and visually striking drama about legacy, memory, and the invisible threads that connect generations. As past and present intertwine, the film explores how family history shapes identity and destiny, offering a moving reflection on time and belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fineartsgroup.com\/movie\/the-musicans\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.fineartsgroup.com\/movie\/the-musicans\">The Musicians (Les musiciens)<\/a><\/strong><br>Saturday, May 2nd \u2013 7:00 PM<br>Dir. Gr\u00e9gory Magne, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An uplifting ensemble story that brings together a group of passionate musicians whose lives intersect through their shared love of music. Filled with warmth, tension, and harmony, this film celebrates artistic collaboration and the transformative power of sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fineartsgroup.com\/movie\/the-safe-house\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.fineartsgroup.com\/movie\/the-safe-house\">The Safe House (La cache)<\/a><\/strong><br>Sunday, May 3rd \u2013 4:00 PM&nbsp;<br>Dir. Lionel Baier, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set during the turbulent events of May 1968 in France, this intimate and nuanced drama unfolds within the walls of a Parisian family apartment that becomes both a refuge and a pressure cooker. As student protests and nationwide strikes shake the country, generational tensions and long-buried secrets surface inside the home. Through humor, tenderness, and sharp observation, the film captures a pivotal historical moment while exploring family bonds, political awakening, and the shifting ideals of an era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fineartsgroup.com\/movie\/leave-one-day\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.fineartsgroup.com\/movie\/leave-one-day\">Leave One Day (Partir un jour)<\/a><\/strong><br>Wednesday, May 6th \u2013 5:30 PM<br>Dir. Am\u00e9lie Bonnin, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A tender and introspective story about the courage it takes to walk away and begin again. When a decisive moment forces change, the film explores love, regret, and the bittersweet beauty of new beginnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fineartsgroup.com\/movie\/the-stranger\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.fineartsgroup.com\/movie\/the-stranger\">The Stranger (L\u2019\u00e9tranger)<\/a><\/strong><br>Friday, May 8th \u2013 7:00 PM<br>Dir. Fran\u00e7ois Ozon, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A powerful adaptation of Albert Camus\u2019 literary masterpiece, this film delves into existentialism, alienation, and the absurdity of human experience. Stark, thought-provoking, and hauntingly relevant, it invites viewers to question society, morality, and meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fineartsgroup.com\/movie\/spices-and-lies\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.fineartsgroup.com\/movie\/spices-and-lies\">Spices and Lies (La petite cuisine de Mehdi)<br><\/a><\/strong>Sunday, May 10th &#8211; 4:00 PM<br>Dir. 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