Les Voix du Festival

Share your thoughts. Write in French. Win cinema tickets.

À l'occasion du French Film Festival 2026, l'Alliance Française d'Auckland invite ses membres à devenir critiques de cinéma le temps d'un festival.

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Become a film critic

Four simple steps to take part in the competition.

01

Watch a film

Attend any film from the French Film Festival 2026 programme in Auckland.

02

Write a review

Write your critique in French — between 50 and 100 words. Be personal, be genuine.

03

Submit before 21 June

Complete the form below with your details and review. Membership number required.

04

Win & be featured

Top 3 reviews win cinema tickets and get published on the AF Auckland website.

Films in competition

Select a film to write about, each one a gateway into French cinema.

Colours of Time

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The Richest Woman in the World

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Maigret and the Dead Lover

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The Money Maker

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13 Days 13 Nights

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The Musicians

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Santiago: The Camino Therapy

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Just an Illusion

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Once Upon My Mother

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An Evening with Victor Hugo

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Cycle of Time

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A Dash of Love

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The Party's Over!

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A Nun in the City

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Leave One Day

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Win cinema experiences

The three best reviews will be rewarded and celebrated.

1st

Best Critique

  • 2 cinema tickets
  • Featured on AF Auckland website
  • Highlighted on social media
  • AF membership benefit
2nd

Runner-up

  • 2 cinema tickets
  • Published on AF Auckland website
  • Shared on social media
3rd

Third Place

  • 2 cinema tickets
  • Published on AF Auckland website

Participating cinemas

Member reviews

Read what our members think of this year's films.

Be the first to review this film

Write a review

Submit your review

Members only · Deadline: 21 June 2026

0 / 100 words

Your review will be reviewed by our team before publication.

Competition rules

The competition is open exclusively to current members of Alliance Française Auckland. A valid membership number is required to submit a review. Each member may submit one review per film, and a maximum of two reviews in total.

Festival period: May–June 2026
Submission deadline: Saturday 21 June 2026, midnight
Winners announced: Week of 28 June 2026

Reviews must be written in French, between 50 and 100 words. They must be original and unpublished. Reviews will be judged on quality of expression, originality, and relevance to the film. AI-generated text is not permitted.

Reviews will be evaluated by a jury composed of Alliance Française Auckland teachers and team members. The jury's decision is final and cannot be contested.

The top 3 reviews will be published on the AF Auckland website and featured on our social media channels. Winners will receive 2 cinema tickets each. By submitting, participants consent to their review being published under their first name and last initial.