Francophonie Film Festival Returns to Karachi

KARACHI: The second latest edition of the “Francophonie Film Festival” opened at Alliance Française de Karachi, bringing together diplomats, cultural representatives and cinema enthusiasts for a week-long presentation of francophone cultures through cinema and art videos.

The festival managing from 12th June to 20th June will highlight eight films from eight francophone countries including Canada, Lebanon, Vietnam, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, France and Romania, over nine screening nights. Organized by Alliance Française de Karachi, the festival is free and open to the public, with all films screened in French with English subtitles.

Speaking at the opening ceremony on Friday, Alliance Française de Karachi Director Emmanuel Breurec described Francophonie as a community defined not only by language but also by shared values.