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6th edition - MAY 3-7, 2026
Join us for the 6th edition of the San Diego French Film Festival, taking place May 3–7, 2026 with a special focus on women’s voices and stories in francophone cinema. Discover inspiring francophone films (with English subtitles) that highlight women’s perspectives and creative talents from across the French-speaking world.
We are honored to welcome Julie Delpy as Patron of the 6th edition of the San Diego French Film Festival.
We are delighted to welcome members of the film industry who will share about their work. ​Other distinguished guests include Adrien Frier, Consul General of France and French Congressman Christopher Weissberg. ​​
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We are honored to welcome Julie Delpy as Patron of the 6th edition of the San Diego French Film Festival.
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Julie Delpy is a Paris-born actor, director, and screenwriter whose career spans several decades and continents. She has appeared in more than 30 films, and is widely recognized for her work as a filmmaker with a distinctive, personal voice.
She has been nominated for three César Awards, two Online Film Critics Society Awards, and two Academy Awards.
We are thrilled to present her latest film on May 4, Meet the Barbarians (Les Barbares), which she directed and in which she also stars, followed by a Q&A session.
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Schedule and Tickets
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​Festival opening: Sunday, May 3, at 5 PM at THE LOT La Jolla
Red-carpet Opening Gala featuring a short and the feature film
After the screening, guests enjoyed an elegant soirée with gourmet hors d'oeuvres, desserts, champagne, and live entertainment, with a DJ-curated dance party.
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Festival Days: From Monday, May 4, through Thursday, May 7, screenings of award-winning feature films each preceded by a short film.
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Young Cinephiles' Days: special events held for French language students on March 19 and 20.​
Films in French with English subtitles
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Questions?
Check the FAQ.
Contact us at culture@afsandiego.org or +1 (619) 806 6719
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MAY 3: Opening Night at 5 PM at THE LOT La Jolla
Shorts: Reborn by Coraline Petit and Alison Bounce
Lady Attila directed by Apolline Andreys
Feature: COLORS OF TIME (La Venue de l'avenir) directed by Cedric Klapish​​
Nominated for the César Academy Awards, recipient of the Audience Award at TAFF, and selected by numerous international festivals including the Cannes Film Festival, Colors of Time is a luminous portrait of women across generations. The film celebrates memory, resilience, and the quiet power of female destinies unfolding through time.​
Gala tickets: Red Carpet, Movies, Reception (dinner, champagne and drink), Goodies, and Party with DJ
Movie lovers' tickets to attend the films only
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Following the screenings, guests are invited to an elegant soirée featuring a buffet curated by The LOT, with exquisite Desserts by Clément. Admission includes two drinks, including champagne. The evening concludes with a dance party with DJ Chrys & GregTraxx.
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MAY 4
6.30 PM: MEET THE BARBARIANS (LA JOLLA)
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MAY 4 - at THE LOT La Jolla
6:30 PM
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Short: Waiting my tears to come directed by Simone Hazanavicius, Luàna Bajrami
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Feature: MEET THE BARBARIANS (Les Barbares)
8:30 PM - Q&A with Film Director and Lead Actor Julie DELPY
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A bold and satirical look at community and identity, Meet the Barbarians uses sharp wit and a female lens to explore belonging, prejudice, and the strength of women at the heart of social change.
MAY 5:
6.30 PM: PROMISED SKY (LA JOLLA)
MAY 5 - at THE LOT La Jolla
6:30 PM
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Shorts: Marie directed by Daniel Guerrier and A Time to Cherish directed by Fiorella Basdereff
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Feature: PROMISED SKY (Promis le ciel)
8:30 PM - Q&A with Director Erige SEHIRI​​​​
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A deeply human and poetic film, Promised Sky follows women navigating hope, exile, and solidarity, offering a powerful testament to resilience and shared dreams under an open sky.
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MAY 6:
6:30 PM Out of Love (La Jolla)
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MAY 6 - 6.30 PM at THE LOT La Jolla
6:30 PM
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Short: The Quiet Game directed by Héloïse Martin
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Feature: OUT OF LOVE (Les Enfants vont bien) ​​
8:30 PM - Q&A with Director Nathan AMBROSIONI
A tender and unflinching portrait of motherhood and womanhood, Out of Love explores a woman’s choices, contradictions, and resilience as she navigates love, family, and independence.
MAY 7 I CLOSING
6.30 PM: WELCOME TO ICELAND
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6.30 PM at the San Diego French American School (La Jolla)
6550 Soledad Mountain Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Short: In thousand petals directed by Louise Bongartz
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Feature: WELCOME TO ICELAND (Bienvenue en Islande)
8.30 PM: Q&A with director Andre NERMAN
9:30 PM: Closing with light refreshments
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A moving first feature, Welcome to Iceland follows Julie as she fights against the odds to help her son Baptiste thrive, celebrating a woman’s courage, love, and determination—partially shot in San Diego.
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The San Diego French Film Festival is possible thanks to the generosity of our sponsors
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