Three Edinburgh venues are showing films which are part of the French Film Festival UK programme. The 33rd edition of the festival will take place from 6 November to 14 December in more than 40 locations in the UK.

In the capital the 130 year-old Gaumont Studios is a special focus – with that part of the programme launched here. Local audiences can enjoy the silent series Fantômas set to live piano and cello accompaniment from Jane Gardner and Caroline Salmon. This nail-biting cliff-hanger features René Navarre at his most gothic. A spotlight is also thrown on the formidable figure of Marcel Pagnol (2025 marks 130 years since his birth) with such quintessential films as Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources amongst others.

Actors talking part include American star Jodie Foster (who speaks impeccable French), Daniel Auteuil,Virginie Efira, Sergi López, Benjamin Voisin, Roschdy Zem, Mélanie Thierry, Cécile de France, Sandrine Kiberlain, Louis Garrel, Franck Dubosc, Laure Calamy, Valérie Lemercier, Camille Cottin and the late Michel Blanc.

World famous French-Canadian singer, Céline Dion, is depicted in Valérie Lemercier’s musical Aline which is set in Quebec.

More than 25,000 pupils around the UK will watch French-language films as part of a specially curated Schools programme while community cinemas in rural and coastal locations will also have a chance to join the celebration.

Festival Director Richard Mowe said: “With this 33rd edition the true diversity of French-language cinema has never been as strong and as vibrant as in this year’s selection. There is an “embarras de richesses” – an overwhelming choice. We are delighted to partner with so many incredible cinemas and cultural institutions across the UK to platform the brilliance of French and francophone cinema.”

There are 12 screenings at Institut Français d’Ecosse on George IV Bridge. Details of screenings and tickets here.

There is a screening of Josep at McDonald Road Library on 3 December 2025. Details of screenings and tickets here.

And the Fraser Centre in Tranent is also being used for four screenings from 6 to 21 November. Details of screenings and tickets here.

There are 62 films on the entire list with 32 UK premieres.

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