The French Embassy in the Philippines launched the 26th French Film Festival last Nov. 25 at the SM Mall of Asia, in partnership with SM Supermalls and SM Cinema. This is set to run until Dec. 3, showcasing a selection of around 21 contemporary French feature films.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Philippines H.E. Marie Fontanel, who has also been designated as Non-resident Ambassador to Palau, the Federal States of Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands
Unveiled by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Philippines H.E. Marie Fontanel. In her message, she emphasized the importance of exposing Filipino youth to diverse cultures through cinema. The festival serves as a cultural bridge, fostering understanding and appreciation of French culture among Filipinos.
H.E. Amb. Fontanel, Chairperson of the Film Development Council of the Philippines Tirso Cruz III, French actress and film director Emmanuelle Béart, and SM Supermalls President Steven Tan H.E. Amb. Marie Fontanel, French actress and film director Emmanuelle Béart, President of SM Supermalls Steven Tan, and French Embassy Counselor on Cooperation and Culture Affairs Marc Piton
The opening was well attended by movie enthusiasts, VIPs in the Filipino film industry, friends of the embassy, and graced by acclaimed French actress and film director Emmanuelle Béart who flew in for France for the occasion.
European Union Amb. H.E. Luc Veron with his wife Mme. Nicole Weismann, and SM Supermalls Vice-President for Corporate Marketing Grace Fornier MagnoEuropean Union Delegation to the Philippines Public Affairs Officer Thelma Gecolea with Instituto Cervantes Director Javier Galván GuijoCesar Montano, Chairperson of the Film Development Council of the Philippines Tirso Cruz III, and Audiovisual Attaché at French Embassy Martin Macalintal
