Be among the first to experience the Australian Premiere of COLOURS OF TIME, the highly anticipated new film from acclaimed director Cédric Klapisch (The Spanish Apartment, Rise and When the Cat’s Away). Officially selected at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, this luminous and emotionally rich film opens the festival in unforgettable style.

When four distant cousins are sent to inspect a long-abandoned family estate in Normandy, a routine visit becomes an unexpected journey through time.
As the house reveals traces of a young woman’s life in the 19th century, past and present intertwine, echoing emotions, choices and unanswered questions across generations.

“A crowd-pleasing comedy of France past and present” –  Screen Daily

Starring Suzanne Lindon, Abraham Wapler, Julia Piaton, Vincent Macaigne and Zinedine Soualem, COLOURS OF TIME is a sensitive and captivating family saga that connects history with contemporary questions and explores the invisible ties that shape us across generations.

The Alliance Française French Film Festival is the largest French film festival outside France and one of Australia’s most significant cultural events.

“Bold, brilliant and breathtaking, the celebration of French cinema that Australia can’t afford to miss” –  LCA News

“Experience the magic of French language and cinema” – The AU review

Experience an unforgettable Gala evening, embracing the French art of celebration, with a welcome drink, gourmet canapés and the glamour of a red-carpet arrival.

This event is for audience aged 18+ only

Tickets on sale Friday 30th January 2026, 12:00PM AEDT