vOilah! French Film Festival 2026 brings 34 films to Singapore from 12 to 29 November

vOilah! French Film Festival returns for its 42nd edition from 12 to 29 November 2026, with 34 films, free screenings and family-friendly showings beyond the cinemas. Organised by the Embassy of France in Singapore and co-presented with Alliance Française de Singapour, Shaw Organisation and Filmhouse, it is open to film lovers and families alike.

vOilah! French Film Festival 2026 key visual with festival dates 12 to 29 November
Image: vOilah! French Film Festival 2026

What is on

The line-up spans festival favourites, timeless classics and an expanded animation showcase, from historical epics and thrilling dramas to comedies and coming-of-age stories. The headline titles are De Gaulle I: Tilting Iron and De Gaulle II: The Sovereign Age, a two-part epic about Charles de Gaulle during World War II. De Gaulle I, directed by Antonin Baudry, is the festival’s opening film.

Still from De Gaulle I: Tilting Iron, the opening film of vOilah! French Film Festival 2026
Still from De Gaulle I: Tilting Iron. Image: vOilah! French Film Festival 2026

Shaw Theatres and Alliance Française de Singapour will also screen box-office hits, including new adaptations of The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables, Julien Chheng’s animated fantasy Muyi And The Handsome General, and Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Violette.

Still from The Phantom of the Opera, screening at vOilah! French Film Festival 2026
Still from The Phantom of the Opera. Image: vOilah! French Film Festival 2026
Another still from The Phantom of the Opera at vOilah! French Film Festival 2026
Still from The Phantom of the Opera. Image: vOilah! French Film Festival 2026
Still from the new adaptation of Les Misérables at vOilah! French Film Festival 2026
Still from Les Misérables. Image: vOilah! French Film Festival 2026

At Filmhouse, audiences can explore more of Jeunet’s imaginative universe through works from his career, alongside a tribute to Marjane Satrapi that includes Persepolis.

Beyond the cinemas

The festival also heads into the heartlands, libraries and community spaces through a growing network of partners. These locations will show family-friendly films for audiences of all ages.

Tickets

Standard tickets cost S$16. Concession tickets range from S$11 to S$14.50, and free screenings are also available. The full programme and tickets are at voilah.sg.

Key details

  • Dates: 12 to 29 November 2026
  • Venues: Alliance Française de Singapour, Shaw Theatres, Filmhouse and participating community venues
  • Tickets: S$16 standard; S$11 to S$14.50 concession; free screenings available
  • Website: voilah.sg

More film and French culture

Catch up on our coverage of earlier vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2026 highlights, and see what ran at the 37th Singapore International Film Festival.

Priya Raman
Priya Raman
Priya Raman is Little Big Red Dot's Culture, Arts & Community Editor. She is the team's storyteller for the things that move people, art, music, theatre, heritage, festivals, and the diverse communities that make Singapore vibrant. She writes with passion, depth, and a genuine love for the arts.

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