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Lambert Wilson, patron of FIFCL

Present at the 9ᵉ edition in 2024, Lambert Wilson fell under the spell of the spirit of the Liège International Comedy Film Festival and the Principality in general. So it was only natural that he agreed to become the patron of the FIFCL for its anniversary edition in 2025. “I...

CALL FOR PROJECTS FOR THE CINECOMEDIES LAB WRITING RESIDENCY

The aim of this residency is to support authors in the delicate phase of script development. The aim is to help them overcome the challenges of dramaturgy, rhythm and the exploration of different possible narrative paths. In a spirit of exchange and cross-fertilization, participants are supervised by experienced consultants who...

Lambert Wilson, patron of FIFCL

Present at the 9ᵉ edition in 2024, Lambert Wilson fell under the spell of the spirit of the Liège International Comedy Film Festival and the Principality in general. So it was only natural that he agreed to become the patron of the FIFCL for its anniversary edition in 2025. “I...

The complete list of winners of the 9th edition of the FIFCL

Once again this year, the Liège International Comedy Film Festival reinforced its position as Europe’s leading festival dedicated to international comedy, thanks to the quality of the films in competition and the renown of its guests, as well as an exceptional attendance record.

Official poster unveiled, featuring Lambert Wilson

When we see him, we hesitate between Chaplin (for the hat), Zorro (for the magnetism) and James Bond (for the mystery). And then maybe Ernest (for the sweetness). Guest of honor at the 9th Liège International Comedy Film Festival, Lambert Wilson sweeps up the whole spectrum of comedy in a...

Gad is in the place!

The truth is, the FIFCL team is delighted to welcome the audacious, the joyful, the generous Gad Elmaleh next November for an exceptional meeting with the public!

With Franck Dubosc at the FIFCL, it’s Christmas in November!

Actor, screenwriter and director, he’s also a comedian, a fan of popular comedies (“Camping”, by Fabien Onteniente, “Barbecue”, by Éric Lavaine, or “Boule et Bill”, by Alexandre Charlot and Franck Magnier), but he’s also capable of playing on the heartstrings, as he proved in “Tout le monde debout” or “Rumba...

Julie Ferrier: a luminous President for the International Jury!

Actress, comedian, director, author, dancer and singer… Julie Ferrier is an all-rounder! Nominated for the César for Best Supporting Actress in Pascal Chaumeil’s L’Arnacœur, she is honored to join the Festival team as head of the 2023 International Jury! Julie admits to a certain affection for Belgium in general, and...

You have an appointment with Marie-Anne Chazel!

Life is made up of encounters, and the FIFCL is particularly pleased to announce this one: on Friday November 3, the talented, generous and iconic Marie-Anne Chazel will join us for an exceptional Rencontre with the public and accredited guests.

Nathalie Baye to open the 2023 edition!

We’ll be prodigiously, immensely, indescribably proud to honor this luminous, audacious actress at the 8th FIFCL, where she’ll be at the top of the bill.

Gérard Lanvin, the first guest announced for 2023

Gérard Lanvin: a breathtaking 48-year career, 2 Césars, 1 Taureau d’Or His face is undoubtedly one of the most powerful, and also one of the most popular, in French cinema. Gérard Lanvin has played the tough guy (“Le Choix des armes” by Alain Corneau, “Tir groupé” by Jean-Claude Missiaen, “Le...

André Dussollier at FIFCL 2022

A glamorous, warm and joyful evening in the magnificent Selys ballroom! Intelligent and enjoyable, too, thanks to Maître Philippe Reynaert, who was delighted with the event and delighted the audience with the quality of his preparation.

Meet Patriiiiiiick!

Committed artist, prolific singer-songwriter, attentive producer, generous actor, Patrick Bruel knows how to do it all! From stage to screen, there are only a few steps, and he’s been crossing them with glee, in both directions, since 1979 and Le coup du Sirocco. From La maison assassinée to Alors regarde,...

Rendezvous with Christian Clavier!

We wouldn’t want to offend him by writing that he’s seduced generations of cinephiles, or by implying that he started shooting at a time that those under 2×20 couldn’t possibly know. And yet! A comedy monument, a legend of French cinema, a founding member of Le Splendid, Christian Clavier has...

Kev Adams is back!

He touched the hearts of the people of Liège, and of the jury, at the 6th FIFCL. Kev Adams returns on Saturday, November 5, for an exceptional meeting to discuss his latest film, “Maison de Retraite”, by Thomas Gilou. After awarding him a Cristal Bull in 2021 for his career,...

Benoît Poelvoorde, not just on the FIFCL poster!

For its 7th edition in November, the Liège Comedy Film Festival confirms the presence of Benoît Poelvoorde, and much more besides! In fact, the organizers have several exceptional moments in store for their audience. “We’ll be bringing together Vincent Tavier, André Bonzel and Benoit Poelvoorde on Friday November 4 to...

Here he is! André Dussollier at FIFCL 2022

We’ll be welcoming André Dussollier on Saturday November 5 in the prestigious Hôtel Sélys ballroom, in collaboration with B19 Liège-Bocholtz, for a meeting open to all, and under the Festival Big Top for a not-to-be-missed TV show.

Karin Viard in the spotlight at FIFCL 2022!

80 films, 49 million spectators, 3 Césars… Karin Viard is one of the most popular French actresses of the last 30 years, without ostentation (and with an infectious smile). The FIFCL will be saluting her immense talent at this 7th edition, by giving her a slab on the Walk of...

FIFCL 2022: “Le Petit Piaf” opens the Festival!

Gérard Jugnot is an all-round actor and director, popular and essential in French cinema (known as much for Les Bronzés, in which he played with his long-time accomplices, as for Monsieur Batignolles and Les Choristes). He will mark the opening of the FIFCL at the Forum on November 3 with...

The official 2022 poster is unveiled!

The official poster for the 7th Liège International Comedy Film Festival features Benoît Poelvoorde, to mark the 30th anniversary of “C’est arrivé près de chez vous”.

 

FIFCL goes international with TV5 Monde!

FIFCL goes international with TV5 Monde! With a presence on every continent in general, and at the Angoulême Francophone Film Festival in particular, the French-language TV channel is joining the ranks of our privileged partners.

FIFCL 2021 prize list

Here are the winners of the 6th edition of the Liège International Comedy Film Festival.

Vincent Desagnat President of the 2021 Jury!

Cheeky, laugh-out-loud funny and a little mocking, don’t you think? We do. That’s why we’re delighted to announce Vincent Desagnat’s participation in this sixth edition as President of the Feature Film Jury. A delight of humor and self-mockery.

Kev Adams FIFCL 2021 favorite

Kev Adams will be at the Forum de Liège on Friday November 5 to receive his award and inaugurate his slab on rue Pont d’Avroy.