Wexford French Film Festival 2026

The French Embassy in Ireland and Screen Wexford are delighted to launch the 1st Wexford French Film Festival in collaboration with the Alliance Française Waterford/Wexford and many cultural partners – bringing a specially curated selection of French cinema to Wexford and celebrating storytelling, culture, and creativity across borders.

 

The programme features six films, including the César Awards 2026 Best Film winner, The Ties That Bind Us (L’Attachement), opening the festival, alongside a curated mix of comedy, drama, and fiction.

 

With contemporary and classic films, features and shorts, and a school screening, there is something for everyone to enjoy a taste of French cinema in the heart of Wexford.

 

We are also very proud to have a programme highlighting women’s perspectives, with 50/50 representation of women directors.

 

The festival is supported by Alliance Française Waterford-Wexford, Wexford Normandy Cultural Association, Normandie Images, INSTITUT FRANÇAIS CINEMA, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford County Council and The Picture House- Wexford Film Society

 

FILM SCHEDULE

Tue 12 May, 6.30pm – Opening Night 

The Ties That Bind Us (L’Attachement)

Director Carine Tardieu with Valeria Bruni Tedeschi and Pio Marmaï.

(France, 2024, Ficton, Drama, 1h46)

César Awards 2026: Winner – Best Film

Venice International Film Festival: Official Selection 2024

Info & Bookings 10€ – 8€ concessions

 

Wed 13 May, 10am – 12pm – Secondary School Screening

Speak Out (Le Panache), Director Jennifer Devoldère

(2024, Fiction, Comedy/Drama – 1h33)

Booking through Alliance Francaise Waterford-Wexford

 

Wed 13 May, 13:00pm – 14:00pm – Classic Film

Alice Guy: 13 short films (Alice Guy – 13 courts métrages)

Director Alice Guy 

(1898, Comedy, 50min)

Info & Bookings 8€ – 6€ concessions

 

Wed 13 May, 2:30pm – 4:30pm 

Sailing Home (La Vallée des fous)

by Xavier Beauvois

(2024, Comedy-drama, 2h00)

with Jean-Paul Rouve, Pierre Richard, Madeleine Beauvois, Xavier Maly, Sophie Cattani

Info & Bookings 8€ – 6€ concessions

 

Wed 13 May, 5.30pm – 7.30pm – Normandy Film

Ride above (Tempête)

by Christian Duguay

(2022, Drama, 1h50)

with Pio Marmaï, Kacey Mottet-Klein, Carmen Kassovitz, Mélanie Laurent, Charlie Paulet, June Benard

Info & Bookings 8€ – 6€ concessions

 

Wed 13 May, 8pm – 10pm – Closing Film

The Story of Souleymane (L’Histoire de Souleymane)

Director Boris Lojkine 

(2024, Drama, 1h33)

with Abou Sangare, Nina Meurisse

César Awards 2025: Winner – Best Male Revelation, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay & Best Editing.

Cannes Film Festival 2024: Jury Prize & Best Actor Award (Un Certain Regard).

Info & Bookings 8€ – 6€ concessions