Hong Kong French Film Festival 2026 @ JCCAC

Overview\n\nContinuing its successful partnership with the Alliance Française de Hong Kong, the Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre (JCCAC) is proud to serve as a key venue partner for the 55th Hong Kong French Film Festival, presenting the "Hong Kong French Film Festival 2026 @ JCCAC." This event serves as a platform for cultural exchange, bringing French cinematic aesthetics into the vibrant artistic atmosphere of JCCAC and its intimate Black Box Theatre, creating a unique space for the community to engage with meaningful cinema.\n\n## Highlights\n\nThe festival features a diverse program split into two segments:\n1. Community Screenings: As part of the "JCCAC Saturday Screening" series, a free outdoor screening of "The Drummer" (鼓樂聲齊響) will be held on October 31 at the Central Courtyard. This touching film explores the power of music in reuniting estranged siblings. Thibault Paris, Program Manager of the Alliance Française de Hong Kong, will provide insights into French film aesthetics, making it a perfect evening for those who enjoy open-air cinema.\n\n2. Black Box Theatre Screenings:\n- "Animalia" (動物王國): Screening on November 19. A fantasy fable about a mysterious wave of human mutation into human-beast hybrids. It explores themes of family bonds, growth, and the boundaries between humanity and nature, garnering significant acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival.\n- "The Missing Part" (缺失的一部分): Screening on November 20. Set in Tokyo, this film portrays a father's journey to find his estranged daughter, touching on themes of family, separation, and the possibility of reconciliation. It was an official selection at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.\n\n## Venue & Ticketing\n\nThe screenings are held at the JCCAC Black Box Theatre. Please note that seats are limited and unreserved; early arrival is recommended. In order to preserve the viewing experience for all, please keep mobile devices muted, refrain from photography during the screening, and note that eating and drinking are not permitted inside the theatre. We look forward to welcoming you to the JCCAC art village for this journey through French cinema.