Boise French Film Festival 2026
Your front-row seat to Francophone film and culture!

BOISE, ID – The Boise State French Club is proud to present the 2026 Boise French Film Festival. This student-led event brings the Treasure Valley community together to experience world-class international cinema. The festival is free and open to the public, offering a unique opportunity for language lovers, cinephiles, and the culturally curious to explore the Francophone world.

Festival Schedule
The festival features six films screened over three weeks in April. Showtimes are every Wednesday and Thursday at 6:00 PM on Boise State's Campus with free parking in the Lincoln Garage:

Date Film Title Duration Notes
April 8 The Umbrellas of Cherbourg 1h 31m
Opening Night Screened in the SPEC

April 9 Banel & Adama 1h 27m In Pulaar Language Screening in the SPEC

April 15 When Fall Is Coming 1h 42m Screening in the SPEC

April 16 Chicken for Linda! 1h 16m Screening in the SPEC

April 22 Holy Cow 1h 30m Screening in Riverfront Hall 105

April 23 The Count of Monte Cristo 2h 58m Screening in Riverfront Hall 105 / Closing Night

More Than Just a Movie
This year’s expanded lineup is made possible through a generous grant from Albertine Cinémathèque, a program of the Albertine Foundation and Villa Albertine. The 2026 selection explores a global tapestry of social perspectives, highlighting themes of love, loss, identity, and personal growth. To deepen the experience, each screening will be:

* Introduced by Boise State faculty from various academic disciplines.

* Followed by a moderated audience discussion to foster community conversation.

* Presented in the original language with English subtitles.

By bridging local audiences with global stories, the festival serves as a premier cultural gathering for Boise’s film lovers and Francophiles alike. Through this curated selection, viewers can explore how time and geography shape the human experience while celebrating the beauty of Francophone storytelling.

Join Us
We invite the entire Treasure Valley community to help us celebrate. For more information on screenings and festivities, please visit:

www.boisefrenchfilmfestival.com / @boisefrenchfilmfest