There's something for everyone amidst Le French Festival 2024's vibrant offerings

28 May – Le French Festival 2024 returns starting from 29 May! With an invigorating celebration of its core values: sport, family and inclusivity, let's jump into a one and a half month long cultural experience - made up of movie screenings, visual arts, performing arts, family and kids' activities, workshops, gastronomy discoveries.

For its 22nd edition, the festival promises an array of events and activities to captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds, with a resounding emphasis on sports as this year's theme, echoing the spirit of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Co-organised by the Alliances Françaises de Malaisie and the French Embassy in Malaysia, the 2024 edition of the French Festival will travel from Western to Eastern Malaysia across four different cities:

• Kuala Lumpur: May 29th - July 14th
• Penang: June 13th - 23rd
• Johor Bahru: June 27th - 30th
• Kuching: July 4th - July 7th

Cinema Online is proud and honoured to be the official media partner for Le French Festival 2024. For the movie showtimes, synopsis and further details, visit Cinema Online's Le French Festival 2024 page HERE.

His Excellency Mr Axel Cruau, Ambassador of France to Malaysia talked about the three main axes of the 2024 edition of the French Festival at the press conference

Mr Laurent Elisio Bordier (Executive Director of Alliance Française of Kuala Lumpur), Ms Mathilde Tallin (Cultural Manager of Alliance Française of Kuala Lumpur) and Ms Pauline Goh (President of Alliance Française de Penang) announced the highlights of the French Festival

Expect an eclectic mix of entertainment at Le French Festival 2024, catering to diverse interests. Whether you're passionate about cinema, digital art, photography, painting, music, dance, theatre, sport or gastronomy, there's something for everyone amidst the festival's vibrant offerings.

Here's a glimpse of what to anticipate:

● Cinematic Delights: Explore a curated selection of 16 movies, featuring the latest releases from France.

● The Digital Adventure: Dive into the world of cinema and digital art on 2 June with a day filled with short films screenings in collaboration with the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, virtual reality games, cinema workshops, and digital art exhibitions.

● French Celebrations: Join in the festivities with celebrations of Fête de la musique (International Music Day) on 23 June at Titiwangsa Park, featuring Malaysian and French artists. Then, mark your calendars for French National Day on 14 July, for a lively evening of food, drinks, and music.

● Ready, set, go! Get your dose of sport at the festival this summer. The festival will kick off its sporting events on 30 June in the morning with The Little Champions, a series of events inspired by the Olympic Games for children to compete in a fun environment. Experience later that day the electrifying energy of breaking, one of the 2024 new Olympics disciplines, during the Breaking Battles, featuring the French DJ T-Sia and renowned Malaysian breakdancers such as Lego Sam. Finally, lace up your running shoes for a Fun Run through Titiwangsa Park on 7 July, followed by a leisurely stroll through a flea market at AFKL.

● Arts for everyone, everywhere: As per tradition, Le French Festival will be the opportunity to enjoy theatre plays, concerts, exhibitions, participate in workshops and even more throughout the weeks.

Above all, Le French Festival 2024 is a testament to the dedication and talent of the artists and partners involved.

For movie information, visit Cinema Online's Le French Festival 2024 page HERE.