Alliance Française de Cork is the organiser of the Cork French Film Festival, an annual event bringing the best of French-language cinema to Irish audiences.

Cork French Film Festival Directors: Valérie David-McGonnell & Josselin Le Gall.

The 36th Cork French Film Festival took place from 6th to 9th March 2025, at the Arc Cinema, North Main Street, Cork.
School screenings also took place in Cork, Mallow and Midleton from 4th to 11th March.
The 2025 CFFF programme was launched with Minister Jerry Buttimer.

To visit our Cork French Film Festival website: https://corkfrenchfilmfestival.com/

"The French Embassy is delighted to support the Cork French Film Festival, the longest-running French film festival in Ireland and a key cultural event celebrating French and Francophone cinema for over 35 years. Year after year, this festival brings the richness and diversity of French filmmaking to audiences in Cork, further strengthening the deep cultural ties between France and Ireland." H.E. Céline Place, Ambassador of France to Ireland, February 2025.

“The Cork French Film Festival plays a significant role in promoting cultural exchange between Ireland and France, its closest EU neighbour.” H.E. Vincent Guérend, former Ambassador of France to Ireland, March 2024.

"The Cork French Film Festival is a firm favourite on the arts calendar in Cork and beyond. It’s another example of the strong ties between France and Ireland; historically, culturally and commercially. The programme is a testament to the dedication of the festival’s directors, its hardworking committee and the sponsors, all of whom have helped to curate an exceptional programme of world class cinema in Cork.” Minister Michael McGrath, March 2023.

“The Cork French Film Festival has become a fixture on the cultural calendar in Leeside [...]. It is wonderful to see such a vibrant programme in place for the Cork French Film Festival. France and Ireland have significant historic ties and culture is an important part of maintaining and strengthening our links.” Minister Simon Coveney, August 2021.