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COMING SOON TO THEATERS, BEFORE A DIGITAL RELEASE.

IN A WHISPER

| 2026 – 103′ – Drama, Women Directors.
Written by: Leyla Bouzid.
Directed by: Leyla Bouzid.
Starring: Eya Bouteraa, Hiam Abbass, Marion Barbeau, Ferriel Chammari.
Official Selections Berlin International Film Festival 2026,  Rendez-vous With French Cinema in New York 2026.
In French with English subtitles.
A Strand Releasing release. |

Back in Tunisia for her uncle’s funeral, Lilia reunites with a family that knows nothing about her life in Paris, especially her love life. Determined to unravel the mystery surrounding the sudden death of her uncle, Lilia finds herself confronted with family secrets in a house where three generations of women cohabit between silences and traditions. From the director of As I open my Eyes an A Tale of Love and Desire. 

 

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CAPTAIN MARLEAU ../../../captain-marleau/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:39:57 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26329

CAPTAIN MARLEAU

| 2015~2026 – 31 x 90′ – Season 1, 2, 3 & 4 – Series, Comedy, Drama, Crime, Women Directors.
Written by: Elsa Marpeau,Stéphan Guérin-Tillié, Marc-Antoine Laurent, Sonia Moyersoen, Marc Eisenchteter, Alexia De Oliveira Gomes, Jean-Pierre Delorme, Jean-Marc Taba, Robin Barataud, Alain Minier, Franck Joucla Castillo, Elodie Monlibert, Sylvie Granotier, Alexandra Clert, Alexis Miansarow, Sylvain Saada, Serge Hazanavicius, Emmanuelle Michelet, Sophie Glaas, Viviane Zingg, Béatrice Colombier, Philippe Bernard, John McNulty, Thomas Luntz, Christian François, John Mc Nulty, Nathalie Hug, Pierre Delorme
Directed by: Josée Dayan, Gaspard de Chavagnac.

Starring: Corinne Masiero (Captain Marleau), Thierry Frémont , Anthony Delon, Victoria Abril, Muriel Robin, Pierre Arditi, Sandrine Bonnaire, Niels Arestrup, Yolande Moreau, Nicole Garcia, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Isabelle Adjani, Jeanne Balibar, JoeyStarr, Kad Merad, Mélanie Doutey, Edouard Baer, Virginie Ledoyen, Sylvie Testud, Olivier Gourmet, Arnaud Ducret, Gustave Kervern, Bénabar, Gérard Darmon, Laura Smet, Catherine Frot, Yvan Attal, Eric Elmosnino, Patrick Timsit, David Hallyday, Catherine Ringer, Emilie Dequenne, Jacques Bonnaffé, Bulle Ogier, Bruno Todeschini, Aure Atika, Géraldine Pailhas, Patrick Bouchitey, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet, Evelyne Bouix, Thibault de Montalembert, Benjamin Biolay, Marina Hands, Anne Brochet, Christophe Lambert, Anouk Grinberg, Béatrice Dalle, Mylène Demongeot, Pascale Arbillot, Elie Semoun, Christophe Dechavanne, Valérie Donzelli, Amira Casar, Déborah François, Lucien Jean-Baptiste, Romane Bohringer, Lorànt Deutsch, Gérard Depardieu, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Irène Jacob, Claire Nebout, Michel Fau, Charles Berling, Christopher Thompson, Marianne Denicourt, Camille, Myriam Boyer, Philippe Duquesne, Isabelle Candelier, Grégoire Colin, Pascal Légitimus, Charlélie Couture, Olivier De Benoist, Hélène Vincent, Hippolyte Girardot, Bruno Lochet, Mathieu Madenian, Frédérique Bel, Claire Nebout, Stéphan Guérin-Tillié, Jean-François Balmer, Alice de Lencquesaing, Pierre Rochefort, Eric Caravaca, Julie Depardieu, Victor Belmondo, Nolwenn Leroy, Jonathan Lambert, India Hair, Paul Kircher, Fatou N’Diaye, Irène Jacob, Jean Benguigui, Catherine Allegret, Albert Delpy, Jérôme Deschamps, Catherine Lara, Camille Razat, Noémie Lenoir, Dominique Besnehard, Jackie Berroyer, Firmine Richard.
In French with English subtitles.
A Mhz Choice release. |

Corinne Masiero plays Captain Marleau, an eccentric, outspoken and brilliant detective working with the National Gendarmerie. Known for her signature trooper hat, disheveled appearance, and unorthodox, humorous methods, she investigates complex murders, often in rural settings, effectively unmasking killers by catching them off guard.  French-female version of Columbo, Captain Merleau episodes offers a prestige guest casting.  Nearly every episode features renowned French actors — often cinema legends — playing suspects or key figures. This elevates each story into an event television production.

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ALEXANDRA EHLE ../../../alexandra-ehle/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:28:41 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26322

SEASON 3 OPENING ON MARCH 31.

ALEXANDRA EHLE

| 2015~2026 – 15 x 90′ – Season 1, 2 &3 – Series, Drama, Comedy, Crime, Women Directors.
Created by: Elsa Marpeau.
Written by: Elsa Marpeau, Frédéric Faurt, Julien Guérif, Cécile Lorne, Laura Trompette.
Directed by: Nicolas Guicheteau, François Basset, Magaly Richard-Serrano, Olivier Panchot, Julien Guérif, Myriame Méliane Marcaggi, Corrine Bergas.
Starring: Julie Depardieu, Bernard Yerlès, Xavier Guelfi, Sara Martins, Sophie Le Tellier, Andréa Ferréol, Laurent Morel, Emilie Lehuraux, Quentin Baillot, Valérie Dashwood, François Berléand.
In French with English subtitles.
A Mhz Choice release. |

Alexandra Ehle is a brilliant but eccentric forensic pathologist at the Bordeaux Forensic Institute. She is described as whimsical, free-thinking, and fiercely dedicated to her mission, often operating outside conventional procedures. She is dedicated to restoring dignity to the dead, often conducting her own investigations and clashing with police commander Antoine Doisneau.

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LA SCALA: THE FORCE OF DESTINY ../../../la-scala-the-force-of-destiny-2/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:57:57 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26103

IN THEATERS ON MARCH 27, BEFORE A DIGITAL RELEASE.

LA SCALA: THE FORCE OF DESTINY

| 2026 – 95′ – Documentary, film & Art, Music & Dance, Women Directors
Written by: Anissa Bonnefont, Myriam Weil.
Directed by: Anissa Bonnefont.
Starring: Riccardo Chailly (conductor), Léo Muscato (stage director), Silvia Aymonino (costume designer), Federica Parolini (set designer), Anna Netrebko (soprano), Brian Jadge (tenor), Ludovic Tezier (baryton), Vasilisa Berzhanskaya (soprano), Roberto Bolle (ballet dancer).
Official Competition TAFFF 2025 (North American Premiere).
In English and in Italian with English subtitles.
A Juno Films release. |

A performance of Verdi’s La Forza del Destino marks the opening of the Milan opera season at La Scala. A major cultural event since 1951, “la prima” draws opera lovers from all over the world. La Scala: The Force of Destiny takes us behind the scenes, from the first rehearsals with singers, musicians and dancers, all the way to opening night. Capturing the tension, passion and brilliance that define La Scala, the film plunges us into the day-to-day creative processes that take place behind the closed doors of the world’s most iconic opera house – which opened those doors to cameras for the very first time for this film.

 

 

 

 

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RIVIERE-PERDUE ../../../riviere-perdue/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:57:35 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26085

RIVIERE-PERDUE

| 2026 – 6 x 52′ – Season 1 – Series, Drama, Crime, Thriller.
Created by: Eugénie Dard.
Written by: Eugénie Dard, Sylvain Caron, Elsa Vasseur.
Directed by: Jean-Christophe Delpias.
Starring: Barbara Cabrita, Nicolas Gob, Odile Vuillemin, Anne-Lise Hesme, Bruno Debrandt, Kamel Belghazi, Jean-Michel Tinivelli.
In French with English subtitles.
A Mhz Choice release. |

The story begins with a spectacular car accident on a winding mountain road that leads to a “miracle”: the reappearance of Anna, a teenager who vanished five years earlier. Her return reignites a cold case, as another girl named Lucie was kidnapped at the same time and remains missing. The investigation is led by Captain Alix Berg and Commander Balthus, who team up with local gendarme Victor Ferrer in a race against time to find Lucie and uncover where Anna has been held for half a decade. As they follow clues that lead them across the Spanish border, the detectives must navigate a web of secrets, suspicious family members, and unexpected twists. 

 

 

 

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FAMILY CASES ../../../family-cases/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:48:25 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26082

FAMILY CASES

| 2026 – 8 x 52′ – Season 1 – Series, Comedy, Mystery, Crime, Women Directors.
Created by: Pierre Monjanel.
Written by: Pierre Monjanel, Virginie Parietti, Marie-Alice Gadea.
Directed by: Nicolas Picard-Dreyfuss, Emmanuelle Caquille.
Starring: Julie-Anne Roth, Christian Rauth, Fejria Deliba, Marie-Sohna Condé, Alexia Chicot, Valentin Pinette, Mathieu Penchinat, Stéphane Brel.
In French with English subtitles.
A Mhz Choice release. |

After years of absence, Hannibal Pennac attempts to reconcile with his estranged daughter Annabelle, who currently holds the same rank, and his grandchildren. Annabelle, however, remains deeply resentful of his past failures as a father. Due to severe understaffing in Annabelle’s department, Hannibal is recalled as a reservist. The two are forced into an uneasy professional partnership to solve complex local crimes. While navigating their strained relationship, Annabelle also struggles to keep her dyslexia a secret from her colleagues to protect her career.

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SOPHIE CROSS ../../../sophie-cross/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:36:46 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26075

SOPHIE CROSS

| 2026 – 6 x 52′ – Season 1 & 2 – Series, Crime, Women Directors.
Created by: Paul Piedfort.
Written by: Paul Piedfort, Marie-Anne Le Pezennec.
Directed by: Frank Van Mechelen, Adeline Darraux.
Starring: Alexia Barlier, Thomas Jouannet, Cyril Lecomte, Oussama Keddham, Maryama Gueye, Wanja Mues, Fred Bianconi, Aïssatou Diop.
In French with English subtitles.
A Mhz Choice release. |

The life of successful lawyer Sophie (Alexia Barlier) collapses when her 6-year-old son, Arthur, vanishes while playing near their home. Three years later, after the investigation stalls, a devastated Sophie becomes a police detective, joining the team managed by her husband, Thomas (Thomas Jouannet), to continue the search while solving new, complex cases.

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ZORRO ../../../zorro-2/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:27:42 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26069

COMING SOON TO DIGITAL (2026)

ZORRO

| 2026 – 6 x 52′ – Season 1 – Series, Adventure, Comedy, Women Directors.
Created by: Benjamin Charbit, Noé Debré, Emmanuel Poulain-Arnaud.
Written by: Benjamin Charbit, Noé Debré, Emmanuel Poulain-Arnaud.
Directed by: Jean-Baptiste Saurel, Émilie Noblet.
Starring: Academy Award Winner Jean Dujardin, Audrey Dana, Salvatore Ficarra, Grégory Gadebois, Baltasar Espinach, André Dussolier, Eric Elmosnino.
Official Competition: TAFFF 2024 (North American Premiere).
In French with English subtitles.
A Mhz Choice release. |

The year is 1821. Don Diego de la Vega is elected mayor of Los Angeles, eager to improve his beloved city. However, the city faces financial problems and his powers as mayor are not nearly enough to fight the rampant injustice. He hasn’t pulled out his Zorro costume in 20 years, but this certainly seems like the moment. Nevertheless, Diego struggles to balance his dual identity, which is now straining his relationship with his wife Gabriella, who is not privy to his secret life. Can Diego salvage his marriage and his sanity amidst the chaos? Starring the inimitable, Oscar-winning Jean Dujardin at his comic, swashbuckling best!

 

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UNCLAIMED ../../../unclaimed/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:42:38 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26042

UNCLAIMED

| 2021~2026 – 18 x 52′ – Season 1~3 – Series, Crime, Drama, Thriller.
Created by: Olivier Norek, Patrick Tringale, Christian Mouchart.
Written by: Patrick Tringale, Christian Mouchart, Christophe Joaquin, Jules Cordon, Mathieu Gleizes, Hélène Duchateau, Anouk Filippini, Hugo Nathan-Murat, Kristel Mudry, Sébastien Vitoux, Chris Briant.
Directed by: Chris Briant, Axel Laffont, Emilie Grandperret, Chloé Micout.
Starring: Guillaume Cramoisan, Nathalie Cerda, Déborah Krey, Quentin Faure, Cécile Rebboah, Jérémie Covillault, Hugo Brune, Marie Malia, Xavier Mathieu.
In French with English subtitles.
A Mhz Choice release. |

Darius is the leader of a police unit called “The Invisibles” which specializes in solving John and Jane Doe cases – bodies found with no identity, no story, no past. His team includes the big-hearted and sardonic Marijo (Nathalie Cerda, Spiral, Emily in Paris); former boxing champion Ben (Quentin Faure, Borgia); brilliant, bourgeoise rookie Duchess (Déborah Krey, The Art of Crime) and reconstruction specialist Angie (Cécile Rebboah, How Mom Turned to Armed Robbery). Their mission? Identify the bodies before they end up in an anonymous mass grave – and stop the killers before they get away with it. The team’s task is complicated by the fact that they only have seven days to identify the body and complete their investigation for each case – let the countdown begin!

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TOM AND LOLA ../../../tom-and-lola/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:37:35 +0000 https://theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/?p=26039

TOM AND LOLA

| 2026 – 8 x 52′ – Season 1 – Series, Comedy, Crime, Women Directors.
Created by: Camille Couasse, Sarah Farkas.
Written by: Aurore Bruey, Alexia De Oliveira Gomes, Thomas Boullé, Elise Thibaut, Ingrid Lanzenberg, Céline Ramirez, Anthony Maugendre, Camille Couasse, Juliette Fourniez, Joseph Lantigny, Elise Ayrault, Sarah Farkas, Khajag Soudjian, Caroline Franc, Emmanuel Jacomet, Charlène Galan, Simon Rocheman, Denis Alamercery, Soiliho Bodin.
Directed by: Jason Roffé, Octave Raspail, Stephan Kopecky, Thierry Petit, Adeline Darraux.
Starring: Dounia Coesens, Pierre-Yves Bon, Yassine Hitch, Evelyne El Garby-Klaï, Elodie Varlet, Grégoire Paturel.
In French with English subtitles.
A Mhz Choice release. |

Two best friends and cops—hot-headed captain Lola and calm officer Tom—become roommates and coworkers when Tom’s marriage breaks down. The series blends crime investigation with comedy, following them 24/7 as they navigate work, friendship, and raising Lola’s two children together.

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