French Film Festival
May 29 - 31
We are delighted to present our 17th Film Festival with our film selection now finalised for Rockhampton and Yeppoon.
Our team has curated a vibrant celebration of the very best of French cinema - something truly special awaits. All filmes are subtitled in English.
Join us for our Opening Gala and indulge in a taste of France with a welcoming apéritif before the film, with ticket prices including a gourmet charcuterie selection and a glass of wine or bubbly.
Refreshments will be available before and after each session, with wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee available for purchase at the
bar.
Discounts
This year we are pleased to offer discounts to our Opening Gala, as well as our Saturday screenings.
Alliance Française CQ members will automatically receive their discount at checkout (please ensure you are logged in to your account). RockyFlix and Keppel Flix partners, as well as Commonwealth Pension Card holders and Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card holders,
please use the discount codes GALA26 (Friday Gala) and AF26 (Saturday screenings) at checkout.
Merci beaucoup to the Queensland Government for their generous support of this event.
Opening Gala - My Brother's Band
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May 29 |
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6:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
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Walter Reid Cultural Centre, Cnr Derby & East Sts, Rockhampton |
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$30.00 AUD Approx $21.42 USD |
My Brother’s Band is a joyous and emotional French drama about two brothers reunited by chance and music, striking a perfect
balance between laughter and tears.
Trailer
▶ Watch the trailer
Opening Night tickets include one complimentary drink and a selection of French-inspired charcuterie and cheeses.
Saturday Afternoon - Juliette in Spring
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May 30 |
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3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
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Walter Reid Cultural Centre, Cnr Derby & East Sts, Rockhampton |
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$18.00 AUD Approx $12.85 USD |
Juliette in Spring is a charming and deeply affecting French dramedy about a young woman’s return home, where family tensions, buried secrets and unexpected moments of humour gently come to the surface. Warm, whimsical and full of heart, it’s a moving portrait of reconnecting — with family and with oneself.
Saturday Evening - The Story of Souleymane
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May 30 |
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7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
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Walter Reid Cultural Centre, Cnr Derby & East Sts, Rockhampton |
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$18.00 AUD Approx $12.85 USD |
The Story of Souleymane is a gripping and compassionate French drama that follows a young food‑delivery courier racing through the
streets of Paris while preparing for a life‑changing asylum interview. A tense, humanist portrait of contemporary urban life, the film
shines a powerful light on resilience, dignity and survival.
▶ Watch the trailer
Sunday Afternoon - Colours of Time
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May 31 |
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3:00 pm - 5:15 pm |
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Yeppoon Cinemas James St, Yeppoon |
A chance inheritance reveals an abandoned house in Normandy — and a family story that stretches back to 1895 Paris. Moving between eras, Colours of Time is a luminous, warm‑hearted ensemble film about memory, legacy and the invisible threads that bind generations.
Please note: The Register button will direct you to Yeppoon Cinemas to purchase your tickets.
