Welcome to this year’s April in Paris Film Festival,
celebrating the 27th Annual Festival of Francophone Film
at Cinestudio on the Trinity College Campus !

Reception Co-Sponsoered by the Alliance Française.
Saturday, April 18, 2026.
1:00 PM

We invite you to join us at this year’s festival, “Power Plays: Jeux de Pouvoir.” You will experience five films ranging from the silent era to the present that feature characters who strategize, plan, or maneuver their way into particular situations. The line-up includes movies by classic and modern filmmakers. The films take place in various time periods and francophone regions. Join us for a discussion following each screening !

Friday, April 17- 7:00 pm – No Chains, No Masters (Ni Chaînes, ni maîtres, 2024) directed by Simon Moutairou. Distributed by Distrib Films US. 1h38.

Saturday, April 18- 1:00 pm– The New Gentlemen (Les Nouveaux Messieurs, 1929) directed by Jacques Feyder. 2h15. Silent film piano accompaniment by Prof. Emeritus Patrick Miller of the Hartt School. Opening reception following the film and performance—note 1pm matinée start time.

Sunday, April 19 – 7:00 pm – When Fall is Coming (Quand Vient l’Automne, 2024) directed by François Ozon. Distributed by Music Box Films.1h42 min.
Monday, April 20- 7:00 – Red Island (L’Ile Rouge, 2023) directed by Robin Campillo. Distributed by Film Movement. 1h57.
Tuesday, April 21- 7:30 – The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (Les Parapluies de Cherbourg, 1964) directed by Jacques Demy. Distributed by Janus Films. 1h31. Closing reception in Cinestudio downstairs lobby at 7:00 pm.