Say au revoir to a fantastique 2026 Alliance Française French Film Festival with Rodrigue In Love, a joyous love letter to theatre. This special Closing Night event includes a glass of wine upon arrival & more!
Winner of both the Grand Prix & the Audience Award at the 28th Festival International du Film de Comédie de l’Alpe d’Huez, Rodrigue In Love sets the stage for an entertaining tale of theatre, lies and summer romance.
A fading actor, Stéphane (Baptiste Lecaplain, Family Therapy, AF FFF24), reluctantly reunites with the theatre troupe he once left behind to perform a light boulevard comedy at the Avignon Festival. For years, he has shared the stage with the same loyal actors, including his sharp-tongued partner in crime Coralie (TV-presenter Alison Wheeler). Together, they defend a popular, accessible form of theatre often dismissed by the classical establishment.
At Avignon, Stéphane unexpectedly crosses paths with Fanny (Elisa Erka), a former colleague now shining on the classical stage. A harmless misunderstanding leads her to believe that Stéphane is playing Rodrigue in Corneille’s Le Cid. Caught between two worlds, Stéphane juggles rehearsals, rival actors, backstage chaos and mounting suspicion. As the battle between boulevard theatre and classical tradition plays out around him, his deception becomes increasingly difficult to maintain.
With the help of his troupe, Stéphane tries to come clean, but his growing feelings for Fanny keep pulling him deeper into the role. How long can he keep playing Rodrigue before the curtain finally falls?
CLOSING NIGHT RECEPTION | Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra & Perth
Delight in a wine and fantastique French nibbles prior to the premiere.
CLOSING NIGHT CINÉWINE | Sydney, Melbourne & Byron Bay
Enjoy a delightful glass of wine or mocktail prior to the premiere.
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