In the spotlight
Registration for films in the Official Selection 2025 is now open!
The 10th edition of the Liège International Comedy Film Festival will be held from Wednesday, November 5 to Sunday, November 9, 2025. Registration for the Official Selection is now open.
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...
Registration for films in the Official Selection 2025 is now open!
The 10th edition of the Liège International Comedy Film Festival will be held from Wednesday, November 5 to Sunday, November 9, 2025. Registration for the Official Selection is now open.
Alex Vizorek will present the closing ceremony of the 10th edition.
Alex Vizorek will host the closing ceremony at the Forum de Liège on Sunday November 9. A true celebration of comedy and cinema in all its diversity!
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.
Valérie Bonneton was doubly honored to close the 9th edition of the FIFCL.
Valérie Bonneton was doubly honored to close the 9th edition of the FIFCL: honored at the Awards Ceremony at the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège, followed by the world premiere at the Cinéma Palace of her latest film Les Boules de Noël, directed by Alexandra Leclère.
Benoît Poelvoorde returned to the FIFCL to present the film “L’Art d’être heureux”.
A real treat of a film, both funny and sensitive, this poetic comedy delighted the audience at the Sauvenière cinema preview!
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...
Aure Atika and Jennifer Devoldère presented Le Panache at the opening ceremony of the Liège International Comedy Film Festival, at the Forum.
French actress Aure Atika and director Jennifer Devoldère came to Liège to present “Le Panache” at the opening ceremony of the Liège International Comedy Film Festival, held at the Forum.
Lambert Wilson, whose career has been marked by elegance and filled with comedy, was hailed by the Festival.
On Wednesday November 6, Lambert Wilson was presented with an honorary Taureau d’or by Isabelle Mergault to celebrate his brilliant and eclectic career.
Sarah Stern, President of the Short Film Jury AT THE 9TH EDITION OF THE FIFCL
However, the bright and bubbly Sarah Stern will be taking a break from the competition from November 10 to 11, when she takes over the presidency of the shorts jury. The shorts competition will be broadcast at 1pm on Sunday, November 10!
Carole Bouquet, President of the International Jury of the 9th edition of the FIFCL
At a ceremony full of surprises, Carole Bouquet will receive a Taureau d’Or for her prestigious career, and a slab bearing her name on the Walk of Fame in the Rue Pont d’Avroy, in the heart of the city.
The winner of the CineComedies Lab 2023 writing residency is…
Belgian director Émilie Sornasse is the winner of the CineComedies Lab 2023 writing residency with her project “Le Temps des conquêtes”, to be produced by Roue Libre Production and supported by Wallimage to the tune of €50,000.
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!
Alex Vizorek, Master of Ceremonies – Opening Ceremony
Since 2009, everyone knows that Alex Vizorek is a work of art. The FIFCL team will be particularly delighted to exhibit it on November 6 at the Forum, during the opening ceremony of the 9th edition.
Fred De Loof joins the short film selection committee!
The FIFCL team is delighted and proud to welcome her to the Short Film Selection Committee, alongside Bénédicte Philippon and Pierre Ligot.
Victoria Bedos to sponsor CineComedies Lab 2024 writing residency
Screenwriter, director, actress and singer Victoria Bedos will sponsor this year’s event, taking over from Jean-François Halin, Agnès Jaoui, Michel Leclerc, Benoît Mariage and Lucien Jean-Baptiste.
Yolande Moreau nominated for a Magritte award for best actress for “La Fiancée du poète” (The Poet’s Bride)
Yolande Moreau directs her third feature film after “Quand la mer monte…” (2004) and “Henri” (2013). In “La Fiancée du poète”, which was in official selection at FIFCL 2023, she plays Mireille, a marginal, disillusioned woman.
Meeting with Guillaume Lambert, director and screenwriter of the comedy-drama “Niagara” (Quebec)
Actor, screenwriter and director Guillaume Lambert is a multi-talented artist. With two feature films to his credit, the Canadian actor met Liège audiences at the FIFCL with a special screening of his latest comedy-drama “Niagara”.
Monia Chokri wins the Golden Bull at FIFCL 2023 with the romantic comedy “Simple comme Sylvain”.
Over the course of five days, this 8th edition saw a host of film personalities, some actors/actresses, others directors or producers.
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...
Dany Boon, guest of honor at the Closing Ceremony!
Dany Boon will be on hand for the Closing Ceremony of the 8th Liège International Comedy Film Festival!
National preview of “L’ARCHE DE NOÉ” with Valérie Lemercier, Finnegan Oldfield, Victor Mermaz and Bryan Marciano
Valérie Lemercier and Finnegan Oldfield are volunteers at an LGBT-friendly association in Bryan Marciano’s new film.
Christophe Barratier’s feature film “Comme par magie” opens FIFCL 2023
A young solo dad, a whimsical and cumbersome grandfather and a determined childhood friend – this is a lovely trio led by Christophe Barratier, director of Les Choristes, in this tender and very contemporary film about the family.
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.
Buy your tickets now for the ceremonies at the Forum de Liège
The Liège International Comedy Film Festival explores bold, popular and unifying cinema through a unique competition: it is the only festival in Europe to program international comedies.
Lucien Jean-Baptiste, sponsor of the CineComedies Lab 2023 writing residency
This writing residency, open to French, Belgian and French-speaking European scriptwriters, aims to contribute to the emergence of new talent and the development of the art of comedy in cinema.
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.
Some 18,000 festival-goers at FIFCL 2022, reinforcing its position as Europe’s leading festival dedicated to international comedy
In addition to the Best Actress prize awarded to Jasmina Douieb for the Belgian film “L’employée du mois”, three other prizes were presented: the Grand Prix to “La mia ombra è tua” by Eugenio Cappuccio (Italy), the Special Prize to “Reste un peu” by Gad Elmaleh (France) and the Best...
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.
François Berléand, Honorary Chairman
François Berléand, Honorary President of the Liège International Comedy Film Festival. A way for us to include him in our Ch’tite famille.
FIFCL 2021 prize list
Here are the winners of the 6th edition of the Liège International Comedy Film Festival.
An honorary award for Guillaume de Tonquédec
Actor Guillaume de Tonquédec to receive honorary award at closing ceremony
The new poster is in the box!
Discover the poster for the 6th edition of the Liège International Comedy Film Festival
François Berléand guest of honor
For this sixth edition, François Berléand will be our guest of honor… And what an honor!
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.