🌍On MoneyFM 89.3's Diplomatic Dispatches, Sylvain Naulin, Counsellor for Culture, Education and Science at the Embassy of France in Singapore joins Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen discuss the 42nd French Film Festival returning to Singapore, continuing a remarkable tradition as the nation’s longest-running foreign film festival. 

Running to 29 November 2026, this year's festival showcases 34 films spanning contemporary French cinema, internationally acclaimed festival favorites, timeless classics, compelling female voices, and expanded animation programming.

Beyond the silver screen, the festival is extending its reach through community screenings in heartland venues, libraries, and public spaces, bringing French storytelling to audiences across Singapore.

Sylvain discusses the enduring appeal of French cinema among Singaporean audiences, the cultural diplomacy behind the festival’s success, and how collaborations between French and Singaporean institutions have strengthened artistic exchange over four decades.

The conversation also highlights must-see films, emerging creative talents, and the festival’s broader mission of making international cinema more accessible and inclusive.

For film lovers, cultural enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the power of storytelling to connect people across borders, this episode offers an inspiring glimpse into one of Singapore’s most significant cultural events.