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MyFrenchFilmFestival 2024: Announcing the Festival Selections and Juries
The first online festival devoted entirely to francophone cinema, MyFrenchFilmFestival welcomes viewers from around the world for its 14th edition from January 19 to February 19, 2024.
On the docket for this year: a selection of 26 films (feature and short films combined) subtitled in 11 languages (Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian).
Discover the programme online at MyFrenchFilmFestival.com on all devices (computers, smartphones, TV, tablets, etc.) anywhere in the world (except where regional geoblocking of films may apply).
To make the joy of cinema accessible to the largest possible audience, the short film selection will be available free of charge in all countries around the world. The Feature Film selection will be available for free in Africa, Baltic states (except Latvia), Latin America (Spanish-speaking), the Middle East, Russia/CIS, Southeast Asia, and Ukraine. In other countries, viewers can opt for a pay-per-view rate of €1.99 or an all-access pass for €7.99 (except where regional geoblocking of films may apply).
For 2024, the MyFrenchFilmFestival team is pleased to bring you an eclectic selection to make you laugh, cry, and think. Poignant dramas, zany comedies, inspiring documentaries… The programme aims to reflect the wealth and diversity of French-speaking cinema. To help you navigate your way through this comprehensive selection and to pique your curiosity, films will be grouped by theme.
All Eyes on Docs!
Toe to toe with a boxing collective in Marseille, a summer spent with twins, and a voyage between Greenland and southern France: immerse yourself in these worlds brought to you by these three exceptional documentaries questioning the barriers imposed upon us by society.
Arthur Thomas-Pavlowsky Documentary
Justine Martin Documentary | In partnership with Telefilm Canada
Families in Motion
A spotlight on three families facing adversity under unique circumstances: in exile from the Italian Alps at the beginning of the 20th century, on the road through the vast expanse of Canada, and on the eve of a separation.
No Dogs or Italians Allowed
Alain Ughetto Animated documentary
Joëlle Desjardins Paquette Road-movie | In partnership with Telefilm Canada
Frédéric Rosset Dramatic comedy
Heartbeats
Let your heart beat as one with the protagonists of these three sensitive first feature films examining romantic feelings.
Jean-Baptiste Durand Social drama
Jeanne Aslan & Paul Saintillan
Dramatic comedy
Zeno Graton Drama | On partnership with Wallonie Bruxelles Images
Mad World
When the world sweeps us up in its folly, what could be more valuable than cinema to take on the challenges and paradoxes of the absurd? Four films depicting, with humour and cheek, the evils of our times.
Valentine Cadic Summer’s tale
Nicolas Pariser Spy comedy
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Teenagers: a theme explored by film at every place and at every time. (Re)discover this quirky stage of life through these films made by three director graduates of the renowned film school Fémis between the 1990s and today.
Pauline Ouvrard Coming-of-age tale
Tales of the Night
Away from the bustle and view of daytime, night transcends those who are not afraid of the dark. Out clubbing, on a bicycle ride, or back against sculptures, let yourself be transported after hours by these three nocturnal stories.
Camille Authouart Animated documentary
Women Supporting Women
Behind the scenes at a Parisian strip club, a confrontation with the memories of youth, and a journey into the imagination of Agnes Varda: a selection of three films celebrating the feminine view of the feminine universe.
Lucie Borleteau My Sole Desire Coming-of-age tale
Margot Reumont Cuddle Animated drama | In partnership with Wallonie Bruxelles Images
Enjoy the Silence
A selection of wordless animated shorts for young audiences.
Thibault Ermeneux, Lucie Lyfoung, Solène Polet, Capucine Prat, Morgane Siriex & Anna Uglova Young audience
Ekaterina Mikheeva Young audience
Natalia Chernysheva Young audience
Anne-Sophie Gousset & Clément Céard
Young audience
The International Jury
MyFrenchFilmFestival is honoured to welcome an esteemed International Jury for this rich 14th edition, which will award the competition’s Grand Prix for Best Feature Film. This award is endowed with €15,000 to be shared equally between the director, producer, and distributor.
Faouzi Bensaïdi
Director, actor Morocco
Pierfrancesco Favino
Actor Italy
Lillah Halla
Director Brazil, Italy
Marie Kreutzer
Director Austria
Katell Quillévéré
Director France
The International Press Jury
At the end of the festival, the International Press Jury will award a feature film in competition.
The international journalist members of the jury are: Gabriela Bravo Chiappe (Chile), Cathy Immelen (Belgium), Pavlina Jeleva (Bulgaria), Emrah Kolukisaoglu (Turkey), Iana Murray (United Kingdom), Kalash Nanda Kumar (Malaysia) et Leticia Silva Queiroz (Brazil).
The Content Creators Jury
New, for this 14th edition: Three film-loving content creators will award a short film in competition
The 18 films in competition are also in candidature for the Audience Awards, presented to one feature film and one short film in competition. To vote, log onto MyFrenchFilmFestival.com from January 19 through February 19!
How To Participate?
Find out everything there is to know about the festival right now at MyFrenchFilmFestival.com: the programme, instructions, viewing fees, film availability per region, jury details, the complete catalogue, and more!
To take advantage of the full MyFrenchFilmFestival experience, you must first sign up at MyFrenchFilmFestival.com.
