The annual and now formerly known as French Art & Film Festival that has thrilled fans for 14 years returns with a new name this year; as Le French Festival (LFF) 2016 promises a French inter-cultural experience that’s larger than life.

With the large scale festival taking place from 6th May to 19th June 2016 and the ‘lifestyle calendar’ occurring from 12th May to 18th June 2016, this 15th edition will once again offer residents in the Klang Valley and Penang a host of events, with this year extending its presence to other first-time participating cities including Johor Bahru. Local and international festival-goers in Malaysia can look forward to an exciting programme including usual offerings such as the French Film Festival (within the larger festival), live music performances and events with visiting French artists, as well as events in gastronomy. This year will also see the introduction of new events such as educational talks.

Among the highlights to expect this year are 14 recent releases in French cinema for movie-goers of all ages from children to adults, along with 15 main events under the festival calendar for art-enthusiasts, music-lovers and foodies alike. Along with the much anticipated live events such as concerts and sessions with visiting French celebrities and artists as well as the regular exciting happenings under the lifestyle banner, this year will see new additions to the calendar including public gastronomy events in support of French trade and tourism, as well as events in education themed in science and literature.

More information on the 2016 lineup is available on the festival’s official website www.lefrenchfestival.com.my, or facebook.com/lefrenchfestivalmy.