The French Film Festival returns to Malaysia
Cinephiles can take a break from the rage of Hollywood’s blockbuster movies and relish in the beauty of French cinema as the French Film Festival 2026 returns to Malaysian cinemas from 19th November to 6th December, with screenings in four main locations: Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, and Kuching.
The 24th edition of the festival features a diverse selection, from major contemporary productions and historical dramas to animation, romance, comedy, and celebrated classics.
What is the French Film Festival?
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Arranged by Alliance Française, the French Embassy in Malaysia, and GSC International Screens as its official cinema partner, the 2026 edition of the film festival brings French cinema through contemporary works, family-friendly animations, comedies, historical dramas, and classic French films at selected GSC cinemas across Malaysia.
The list of movies screening is as follows:
- Les Misérables (2026)
- The Phantom of the Opera (2026)
- The Electric Kiss (2026)
- Just an Illusion (2026)
- Marsupilami (2026)
- Arco (2025)
- De Gaulle: Resistance (2026)
- De Gaulle: Liberty (2026)Â
- The Chorus (2004)
- Don’t Look Now: We’re Being Shot At! (1966)
Where to catch French Film Festival 2026 screenings?
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The French Film Festival 2026 will travel to 5 GSC locations across 4 regions in Malaysia. Klang Valley and Penang moviegoers will get 10 days of screenings, while the festival will span 4 days in each of the other states in the country, including Johor Bahru and Kuching.
Here’s when and where you can catch the screenings:
| Region | GSC Location | Screening dates |
| Klang Valley | GSC Mid Valley & GSC 1 Utama | 19th-29th November 2026 |
| Penang | GSC Gurney Plaza | 26th November-6th December 2026 |
| Johor Bahru | GSC The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey | 26th-29th November 2026 |
| Kuching | GSC CityONE Megamall | 19th-22nd November 2026 |
The ticket prices and booking details for the French film screenings at selected GSC locations have yet to be announced, so keep an eye out for announcements from GSC.
Watch French films in cinemas across Malaysia
Whether you prefer settling into a cinema seat or discovering a new favourite from the comfort of home, The French Film Festival offers more than one way to step into the world of the silver screens of France.
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