What’s happening in French cinema right now?
For more than three decades, Film at Lincoln Center’s Rendez-Vous With French Cinema has served as the premier U.S. launchpad for new French films — often signaling which titles will break into the American market. Now in its 31st edition, this year’s program brings 22 features to the Walter Reade Theater from March 5–15, with many filmmakers and cast members in attendance.
For distributors, programmers, and serious cinephiles, Rendez-Vous is more than a festival — it’s an early look at the next wave of French filmmaking and a bellwether for potential U.S. acquisitions.
To unpack this year’s lineup, we sat down with Florence Almozini, Vice President of Programming for Film at Lincoln Center. In our conversation, we discuss the state of film production in France, the curatorial lens behind this year’s selections, and which titles may be poised for broader U.S. distribution following their New York premieres.
If you love international cinema, this episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how French films find their way to American audiences.
Listen now to our conversation with Florence Almozini about Rendez-Vous With French Cinema — on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, starting now.