The vOilah! French Film Festival returns for its 42nd edition from 12 to 29 November 2026. It will present 34 films, including new releases and acclaimed classics, giving audiences in Singapore the chance to discover the richness, creativity, and diversity of French cinema. Organised by the Embassy of France in Singapore and co-presented by Alliance Française de Singapour, Shaw Organisation, and Filmhouse, this year’s edition celebrates the enduring influence of contemporary French cinema to entertain, inspire, and bring people together across cultures and generations.
From pivotal moments in French history to influential female voices and the imaginative worlds of Jean-Pierre Jeunet, this year’s carefully curated line-up takes audiences on a wide-ranging journey through the many forms of French storytelling. As part of its longstanding collaboration with the Festival, the People’s Association will once again support community outreach through 20 screenings at 10 community clubs and Integrated Community Hubs.
Families can also look forward to a special open-air screening at Palawan Beach, held as part of the Festival’s ongoing collaboration with Sentosa’s Movies by the Beach. Audiences will be invited to enjoy French cinema under the night sky, surrounded by the island’s lush greenery and natural seascape. New partnerships with the National Library and Archives Board and Serangoon Garden Country Club will further expand the range of screening venues, bringing the Festival to heartland neighbourhoods, libraries, and community spaces. The Festival will also welcome several distinguished French cinema talents to Singapore, giving audiences a valuable opportunity to hear directly from acclaimed filmmakers Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Julien Chheng, Alexandre Castagnetti, and David Foenkinos during post-screening Q&A sessions.
Heading the programme are De Gaulle I: Tilting Iron and De Gaulle II: The Sovereign Edge, a two-part epic chronicling Charles de Gaulle’s leadership during World War II. Shaw Theatres and Alliance Française de Singapour will also showcase major box-office successes, including new adaptations of The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables, Julien Chheng’s animated fantasy Muyi And The Handsome General, and Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Violette. At Filmhouse, audiences can explore Jeunet’s distinctive cinematic universe through seminal works from his oeuvre, alongside a tribute to Marjane Satrapi featuring Persepolis.
The full programme line-up and ticketing information are available at www.voilah.sg.
During the VIP official launch of the festival, De Gaulle I (2026) directed by Antonin Baudry was featured. If you enjoy World War II films such as The Pianist or Greyhound, you are likely to appreciate this film, which combines humorous exchanges among politicians travelling from France to England and Africa with a poignant portrayal of the loyalty to France shared by three teenagers.
