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59th edition May 11-22, 2027

The Fortnight keeps travelling

From Cannes to Mexico City, Hong Kong and Tokyo

After Cannes and the Quinzaine en Salle tour across France, a selection of this year’s films will travel to Mexico City, for a special program with FICUNAM, then to Hong Kong as part of the 55th Hong Kong French Film Festival, organised by Alliance Française de Hong Kong, before heading to Tokyo for our now traditional December rendezvous, in partnership with VIPO.

Three cities, three different programs, and plenty of opportunities to see the films again — or discover them for the first time — with filmmakers and guests joining us along the way.

We’re very happy to keep the films moving, meeting new audiences and creating new conversations long after Cannes.

MEXICO CITY - FICUNAM · 6–10 November

For the first time, The Fortnight Extended arrives in Mexico City in partnership with FICUNAM. Running from 6–10 November, the program features seven films from the 2026 selection, including three by Latin American filmmakers: Lisandro Alonso, Dominga Sotomayor and Jorge Thielen Armand, alongside a special 35mm screening of Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Charisma.


HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Opening Reception (6 Nov): Launch event on the MUAC Terrace
  • Guest Filmmaker Screenings & Q&As: Meet Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Jorge Thielen Armand, Sompot Chidgasornpongse, producer Alejandro Sugich and General Delegate Julien Rejl through introductions and audience discussions.
  • Special 35mm Screening: Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Charisma

FILMS IN THE PROGRAM

  • 9 Temples to Heaven · Sompot Chidgasornpongse (2026)
  • The Diary of a Chambermaid · Radu Jude (2026)
  • Thanks for Coming· Alain Cavalier (2026)
  • Double Freedom · Lisandro Alonso (2026)
  • Death Has No Master · Jorge Thielen Armand (2026)
  • La perra · Dominga Sotomayor (2026)
  • Red Rocks · Bruno Dumont (2026)
  • Charisma · Kiyoshi Kurosawa (1999)
     

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HONG KONG - Hong Kong French Film Festival · 27 November – 1 December 2026

For the first time ever, the 55th Hong Kong French Film Festival organised by Alliance Française de Hong Kong presents The Fortnight Extended, bringing a prestigious selection straight from Cannes to local audiences. This debut edition features 12 exclusive screenings. 

The program also fosters local creative talent through an exclusive exchange connecting 15 young local filmmakers under the patronage of legendary Hong Kong director Johnnie To, alongside dedicated workshops for students and the public.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Masterclass & Public Exchange (29 Nov): A masterclass with Julien Rejl, featuring Vertiginous (2026).
  • Young Local Filmmakers Meet-Up (29 Nov): An exclusive networking session connecting 15 young local filmmakers under the patronage of legendary Hong Kong director Johnnie To.
  • Cinema Student Masterclass (30 Nov): A masterclass tailored for students at the French International School.


FILMS IN THE PROGRAM

  • Gabin · Maxence Voiseux (2026)
  • Viva Carmen · Sébastien Laudenbach (2026)
  • Vertiginous · Quentin Dupieux (2026)
  • Shana · Lila Pinell (2026)
  • Too many beasts · Sarah Arnold (2026)
  • Love at first fight· Thomas Cailley (2014)
  • Jeanne Dielman, 23, Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles· Chantal Akerman (1975)

 

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TOKYO - Human Trust Cinema Shibuya · From 5 December 2026

Julien Rejl, General Delegate of the Directors’ Fortnight, and one of the selected filmmakers are expected to travel to Tokyo to take part in events and discussions with Japanese audiences.
The full program will be announced on November 6 by Julien Rejl, in person, on the Tokyo Directors’ Fortnight YouTube channel.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Opening event with Julien Rejl on December 5 at Human Trust Cinema Shibuya.
  • Special introduction by a guest filmmaker, who will present their 2026 Directors’ Fortnight selection film before its screening.
  • Special screening at the Institut français du Japon in Tokyo, spotlighting a filmmaker associated with the Directors’ Fortnight.


FILMS IN THE PROGRAM

  • Red Rocks · Bruno Dumont (2026)
  • Vertiginous · Quentin Dupieux (2026)
  • The Diary of a Chambermaid · Radu Jude (2026)
  • Low Expectations · Eivind Landsvik (2026)
  • Eri · Honami Yano (2026)

More films from the 2026 selection will be announced soon.

In partnership with VIPO.

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