The 16th Francophone Film Days opens with Amélie Bonnin’s Enjoy the Moment!, the 2025 Cannes Film Festival opener, setting the tone for a fresh slate of contemporary Francophone cinema in Budapest. Running March 4–14, 2026, at the French Institute (1011 Budapest, Main Street [Fő utca] 17), the program screens 23 new films in their original languages with Hungarian subtitles, giving audiences a rare chance to catch award winners and festival darlings on the big screen.
What to Watch
Among the highlights: The Youngest Daughter, which took home two prizes at Cannes, and Single Mothers, honored for Best Screenplay and Most Positive Work. These crowd-pullers sit alongside a curated selection that spans intimate dramas, bold debuts, and conversation starters from across the Francophone world—designed to spark debate long after the credits roll.
Where and When
All screenings are hosted by the French Institute from Wednesday, March 4, to Saturday, March 14. Films play in the original language with Hungarian subtitles. Don’t miss the opener: Enjoy the Moment! (Cover image: Enjoy the Moment! – Francophone Film Days).
