The 18th Annual French Film Festival returns to the Byrd Theatre March 25-28, 2010 with films, events and a delegation of French directors and actors. As the largest French Film Festival in the United States, this weekend long event attracts Francophiles from across the eastern United States and as far away as Europe.

This year the festival features 12 feature length films and 12 short films. For many of the films, this is their world premier. Directors and actors will be available after the viewings to answer audience questions.

Additional events include master classes with the directors, an official reception, and a closing ceremony with the entire French delegation.

Tickets are $12 per film and can be purchased before the showing of each film. Passes and tickets to the reception are available for purchase on the French Film Festival website. Student discounted passes are available.

This is the first in a series on the French Film Festival and French culture in Richmond.