This year\u2019s edition places a special focus on women\u2019s voices and stories from across the Francophone world, showcasing a diverse selection of French-language films with English subtitles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Festival is honored to welcome internationally acclaimed actor, director, and screenwriter Julie Delpy<\/strong> as patron of its sixth edition. Known for her celebrated career in international cinema, Delpy will present her latest film, Meet the Barbarians (Les Barbares)<\/em>, on May 4, followed by a live Q&A with the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The program features films from Canada, Cameroon, Tunisia, France, and the United States, highlighting the cultural richness and global diversity of the Francophone world. Filmmakers and guests will include directors Erige Sehiri, Nathan Ambrosioni, and Andr\u00e9 Nerman, as well as producer Marianne Maddalena, music director Victor le Masne, and actor Caroline Amiguet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The festival opens May 3<\/strong> with Colors of Time (La Venue de l\u2019avenir)<\/em> by C\u00e9dric Klapisch, followed by a gala reception. Screenings throughout the week will explore themes of love, resilience, identity, and motherhood, culminating with the closing film Welcome to Iceland (Bienvenue en Islande)<\/em> on May 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Program Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Opening Night \u2013 May 3:<\/strong> Colors of Time<\/em> (La Venue de l\u2019avenir<\/em>, 2025), directed by C\u00e9dric Klapisch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Conversation with Julie Delpy \u2013 May 4<\/strong>: Meet the Barbarians<\/em> (Les Barbares<\/em>, 2024), directed by and starring Julie Delpy, is a bold and satirical exploration of community, identity, and belonging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Stories of Love and Resilience \u2013 May 5:<\/strong> Young Audiences and Filmmaker Spotlight \u2013 May 6:<\/strong> Closing Night \u2013 May 7:<\/strong>
The One I Loved<\/em> (Moi qui t\u2019aimais<\/em>), directed by Diane Kurys, reflects on the life of Simone Signoret.
That evening, Promised Sky<\/em> (Promis le ciel<\/em>), directed by Erige Sehiri, presents a powerful story of exile and solidarity. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The animated feature The Sacred Cave<\/em> (La Grotte sacr\u00e9e<\/em>) introduces young audiences to African storytelling traditions. Later, Out of Love<\/em> (Les Enfants vont bien<\/em>), directed by Nathan Ambrosioni, offers an intimate portrait of motherhood and independence, followed by a Q&A with the director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Festival concludes in Carlsbad with Welcome to Iceland<\/em> (Bienvenue en Islande<\/em>), directed by Andr\u00e9 Nerman, a moving story of maternal courage filmed in part in San Diego, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8870205,"menu_order":0,"template":"","app_discipline":[219],"app_city_tax":[220],"app_event_type":[239],"class_list":["post-8870194","app_event","type-app_event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","app_discipline-cinema","app_city_tax-la","app_event_type-film"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n