Cultural Events - Alliance Française de Detroit

Join us at the Birmingham 8 theater for the opening of the festival! Please buy your tickets ahead of time to secure your seats! As of Oct 22nd, half the seats are already booked.

La Venue de L'Avenir : A family discovers its past through the life of their ancestor, Adèle Munier.
In French with English Subtitles
Franco-Belge/2025/Film directed by Cedric Klapisch. A Period and Family Drama with elements of Romance

The film was shown out of competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, not as a contender for any awards.
Critics have praised the film for its romantic beauty, inventive structure, and engaging performances.

Join us for a unique celebration of French and Francophone cinema in Detroit!

Presented by the Alliance Française de Detroit, Institut Français and French Consulate of Chicago, the festival brings together filmmakers, artists, and audiences for two days of film screenings, discussion, and cultural exchange.

Saturday schedule at the Birmingham 8 movie theater:

11:30am Au Revoir Le Bonheur – A bittersweet comedy about family ties

3:30pm Une Affaire d’Honneur – A historical duel film blending action, honor, and intrigue.

7:30pm Borgo – A gripping drama of resilience and identity.

Doors open 30min before the beginning of the program. No reserved seating. A few tickets will be available at the door IF there are some left. Highly recommend buying your ticket online though the link below.