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.
13 - 18 October 2026
In order to celebrate the Cork-France Pairing as part of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU, we are delighted to organise a Special Edition of our Cork French Film Festival this October.
Mini edition organised with the support of the Cork City Council, the French Embassy, Institut Français, and the AIPLF.
Tuesday 13, Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15 Oct (10 am): School screenings in Cork, Mallow and Midleton : Tempête / Ride Above (Christian Duguay)
Friday 16 Oct, 7 pm, Arc Cinema Cork: Cork Premiere of L’Attachement / The Ties that Bind Us (Carine Tardieu)
Saturday 17 Oct, 7 pm, Arc Cinema Cork: Irish Premiere of L’Ame idéale / You Found Me (Alice Vial)
Sunday 18 Oct, 7 pm, Arc Cinema Cork: Irish Premiere of La Venus électrique / The Electric Kiss (Pierre Salvadori)
More information and booking coming soon.
The 37th Cork French Film Festival took place at the Arc Cinema in North Main Street Cork, from 2nd to 8th March, with school screenings from 10th to 12th March 2026.
The 37th edition was sponsored by Air France, EirGrid, Amarenco, Alstom, the Cork City Council, The Metropole Hotel, UCC, Cork Airport, the French, Belgian, Swiss and Luxembourg Embassies, Institut Français, AIPLF, The Good Food Shop and Seeds artisan bakery.
To visit our Cork French Film Festival website: https://corkfrenchfilmfestival.com/
To see the trailer: https://youtu.be/vzJhZgDAq8w
From previous years:
"I’m delighted to launch the Cork French Film Festival today. Culture and the arts are essential for a wellrounded society, and they are also a powerful means of promoting mutual understanding and respect. This year’s programme speaks to universal experiences and concerns. As a nation of storytellers, we value these stories for what they tell us about our world but also about ourselves.”An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, February 2026.
"I was delighted to speak and attend the launch of the 36th Cork French Film Festival at the Gate Cinema today. This year 11 excellent French films from March 6-9 and an incredible schools programme. French cinematic experience a highlight of the Cork Cultural year." Minister Jerry Buttimer, February 2025.
"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.
