The Kansas City
French Film Festival

Hosted by Alliance Française de Kansas City
April 30th to May 10th 2026

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Kansas City's First French Film Festival




We are proud to announce the first French Film Festival in Kansas City!

This festival will celebrate contemporary French cinema; seven full length features that explore the richness of the French language, culture, and storytelling.
All films will be in French with English subtitles.      

This year's them is Ce qui nous unit / "That Which Unites Us"

These powerful and inspiring films highlight creative voices from across the French-speaking world and invite audiences to reflect on the stories and experiences that bring people together.


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The Opening Night 

April 30, 2026 6pm
Cezanne KC - 2016 Main Street KCMO

Begin your experience with an exquisite gourmet dinner at Cezanne KC crafted by Kansas City's own French chef Romain Monnoyeur from Westport Café.


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The Program

We will screen seven feature films.
All films are in French with English subtitles.

Six movies are newly released, exclusive award-winning selections, not available on any streaming platforms and will be screened at the Glenwood Art Theater (3707 W 95th St - Overland Park, KS) 
One of the screenings will be at the National WWI Museum and Memorial (2 Memorial Drive - KCMO) on Saturday, May 9th.


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Do you want the whole experience?

7 Movies on a single ticket.
(Individual films can also be purchased separately — see details below.)

Take advantage of the package price and enjoy early-bird gifts from our sponsor, TV5MONDE+.

Early Bird Gift Available Until March 28!
Get the full 7-film package by April 24 to enjoy the special offer — after April 24, films will only be sold individually.


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The Opening Night Event

April 30, 2026 6pm
Cezanne KC - 2016 Main Street KCMO

Join us for an unforgettable evening where French cinema meets French gastronomy - a perfect celebration of culture, flavor and art. Held at the beautiful venue Cezanne KC, your ticket will include a four-course meal, each with it's own wine pairing, crafted by Kansas City's own French chef Romain Monnoyeur of the Westport Cafe.  
During the evening, we will showcase the Festival program and provide a brief presentation of each film.
$125 Early Bird until March 28th

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Space is limited in this exclusive venue and tickets will go fast so book your seat or table early for this evening. 
You will be notified when the ticket sale goes live.

The Film List / The Program

    You can buy each ticket individually by following each link, or you can purchase all the movies together as a package for $65.

    • 6 newly released movies not available on any streaming platforms will be shown at the Glenwood Arts Theater
    • The 7th film, a Very Long Engagement will be at the National WWI Museum and Memorial on Saturday, May 9th


    Special Offer: If you buy the package before March 28th, you get a 3 months of free streaming on the TV5Monde platform! (no Credit Card required)

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    Colors of Time

    Friday, May 1st - 7pm
    From Cédric Klapish
    Four estranged cousins inherit a house in Normandy and, as they uncover the life of their ancestor Adèle Vermillard in 1895 at the dawn of photography and Impressionism, they discover how the past reshapes their future.

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    The Musicians

    Saturday, May 2nd - 7pm
    From Grégory Magne

    Astrid Thompson reunites four legendary Stradivarius for a once-in-a-lifetime concert, but when the virtuosos’ clashing egos jeopardize the event, she turns to the reclusive composer who may be the only one able to save it.

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    The Safe House

    Sunday, May 3rd - 4pm
    From Lionel Baier
    A gripping drama set in May ’68 Paris, where a young boy’s stay with his eccentric family turns tense when a mysterious guest arrives, forcing them to face hidden truths amid the country’s upheaval.

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    Leave one Day

    Wednesday, May 6th - 5:30pm
    From Amélie Bonnin
    Cécile’s dream of opening a gourmet restaurant in Paris is interrupted when her father’s heart attack calls her back to her hometown, where a chance encounter with her teenage crush awakens memories that shake her certainty.

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    The Stranger

    Friday, May 8th - 7pm
    From François Ozon
    Set in Algiers in 1938, The Stranger follows Meursault, a detached young man whose quiet life unravels after attending his mother’s funeral, beginning a casual affair, and getting entangled in his neighbor Raymond’s shady dealings—until a fateful day on the beach changes everything.

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    Spices and Lies

    Sunday, May 10th - 4pm
    From Amine Adjina
    Trying to keep his mother happy, his girlfriend satisfied, and his chef dreams alive, Mehdi discovers that hiding secrets is harder than flipping a perfect crêpe—especially when the truth comes calling.

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    A Very Long Engagement

    Saturday, May 9th - 2pm
    National WW1 Museum and Memorial
    From Jean-Pierre Jeunet
    A poignant French romantic drama by the same director as Amélie, following a young woman’s relentless quest to find her fiancé, missing in action during World War I, blending love, mystery, and the harsh realities of war.

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    The Packages

    You can buy each ticket individually by following each link, or you can purchase all the movies together as a package for $65.

    Special Offer: If you buy the package before March 28th, you get a 3 months of free streaming on the TV5Monde platform! (no Credit Card required)

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      Our Sponsors

      We sincerely thank our generous partners for their support in bringing the Kansas City French Film Festival to life and helping us share the richness of Francophone cinema with our community.

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      Support the Kansas City French Film Festival and help bring contemporary French cinema to our community while celebrating francophone culture and fostering meaningful cultural exchange and dialogue.


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      Alliance Française de Kansas City is a 501(c)3 Not for profit: all donations are tax deductible.

      Volunteer Opportunities

      Interested in volunteering for the festival? We’d love to hear from you!

      Volunteers play a key role in making this event a success. If you’d like to be part of the adventure, simply leave your name and we’ll be in touch with more details.

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