San Diego French Film Festival
Young Cinephiles' Days
MARCH 19 and 20, 2026
Aligned with the educational mission of the Alliance Française, the San Diego French Film Festival features special screenings for middle and high school French learners, in collaboration with San Diego schools.
March 19: Feature film Sophie's Misfortunes (Les Malheurs de Sophie) based on the acclaimed novel by The Countess of Segur, at the Language Academy.
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March 20: on the Day of Francophonie, students will enjoy a selection of six recent short films from the francophone world with English subtitles, followed by an interactive discussion with the team of the movie Marie, a short film shot in San Diego. The event is hosted at Patrick Henry High School.
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Contact us to learn how your students can participate in this unique cultural experience!
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Check out below the video of the previous edition.​

March 19

Les Malheurs de Sophie (Sophie's Misfortunes)
by Christophe Honoré
2016 ‧ Family/Comedy ‧ 1h 46m
Sophie's Misfortunes is adapted from the beloved 1858 novel by the Countess of Ségur. From her family castle, young Sophie cannot resist temptation—especially when it involves mischief and adventure with her cousin Paul. Curious, impulsive, and delightfully rebellious, Sophie seems destined for trouble. When her parents decide to emigrate to America, she is thrilled by the promise of a new life. But her excitement is short-lived. A year later, Sophie returns to France under the authority of her cruel stepmother, Madame Fichini. Faced with injustice and hardship, Sophie finds comfort and courage in friendship. With the support of her two close friends and their kind and protective mother, Madame de Fleurville, she learns to navigate adversity and reclaim a sense of freedom.
Blending innocence, humor, and emotional depth, Sophie's Misfortunes offers a modern and sensitive reinterpretation of a classic story about childhood, resilience, and the power of kindness.
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Marie by Daniel Guerrier (USA)
Quelqu'un de spécial by Alice Gervat (France)
Mes Murs mémoires by Axel Robin (Canada)
Okomona by Nsani Mayala (France)
Tous les garçons et les filles de mon âge by Giovanni Princigalli (Canada, Italy)
Écrire, vivre, déneiger by Laetitia Clareton (Canada)
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