# Event Details - **Event Name**: Francophonie Film Festival Opening Night: Screening & International Buffet - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: The flagship event of the 2026 Francophonie Festival in Ireland celebrating French language and cultural diversity.About this EventThe Francophonie Film Festival is back and opens at Lighthouse Cinema !As part of the Francophonie Festival in Ireland 2026 and to mark the annual celebration of French language and cultural diversity, we are delighted to present an entertaining evening at the Light House Cinema featuring the Irish Premiere screening of the film 'Breathing Underwater' (Hors d'haleine) by Luxembourgish film director Eric Lamhène, followed by an international buffet with culinary specialities from participating Embassies.This event will open the Francophonie Film Festival and mark International Women's Day.Emotionally raw, empathetic, and intensely honest, this deeply moving and ultimately cathartic drama is a display of women’s strength.H. E. Florence Ensch, Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to Ireland, will officially open the Festival.SynopsisEmma is whisked away in the dead of night, covered in bruises, and unexpectedly pregnant. Finding a new home in a women’s shelter, she rediscovers lost facets of herself. Among the women and children living in the shelter, individual traumas intertwine. Despite their differences, a delicate sisterhood emerges.This film is Luxembourg's official submission for the 2026 Oscars in the Best International Feature category.Admission Free but Ticketed & on a First Come First Served basis - Arrive early to avoid disappointment6.00pm – 7.45pm Film Screening7.45pm – 9.00pm International BuffetFilm Year: 2024Countries: Luxembourg / BelgiumOriginal language - French - with English subtitlesIFCO Cert 15A - Watch the Film trailerThe film will also be available to watch for free online from 10-13 March.This event is part of the and is organised with the generous contributions of the Embassies of the following countries: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, France, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, Switzerland, Ukraine and United Arab Emirates and Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs ; Alliance Française Network in Ireland and Light House Cinema. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/056d8f90-0a25-11f1-a70f-b15bde9c1f1d-rimg-w518-h740-dcd6dadb-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/05b43580-0a25-11f1-8e72-eb9923d9d6b2-rimg-w1200-h583-dc03497f-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/05fb2990-0a25-11f1-8e72-eb9923d9d6b2-rimg-w1200-h682-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/06156850-0a25-11f1-a70f-b15bde9c1f1d-rimg-w1200-h675-dc454819-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/064c2fc0-0a25-11f1-8e72-eb9923d9d6b2-rimg-w523-h740-dc161512-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/smithfield/francophonie-film-festival-opening-night-screening-and-international-buffet/100001982885176942 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, performances, art, theatre, international-womens-day - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Smithfield - **state**: DN - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Light House Cinema - **lat**: 53.34878699999999 - **long**: -6.279106100000035 - **full address**: Light House Cinema, Market Square, Smithfield, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Francophonie Film Festival Opening Night: Screening & International Buffet - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/d1decf6d03833f82b21e98321cbad740fbdef45192181dcdd32d2f10b8aeb352-rimg-w1200-h583-dc014a7c-gmir.jpg?v=1771128963 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Francophonie Film Festival Opening Night: Screening & International Buffet being held? - **A:** Francophonie Film Festival Opening Night: Screening & International Buffet takes place on Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Light House Cinema, Market Square, Smithfield, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Francophonie Film Festival Opening Night: Screening & International Buffet? - **A:** Francophonie Film Festival Opening Night: Screening & International Buffet is organized by The French Embassy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Francophonie Film Festival Opening Night: Screening & International Buffet is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Smithfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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