FIFCL
11e – Liège International Comedy Film Festival
November 10 to 14, 2026
The FIFCL, Europe’ s only festival dedicated exclusively to international comedies.
The latest
news
Anaïs Aïdoud, JoeyStarr, and Catherine Jacob are here to present the national premiere of “JOSÈPHE”!
Create without delay: that is Anaïs Aïdoud’s bold gamble. With “Josèphe,” her very first feature film—which she wrote, directed, and stars in—the filmmaker powerfully demonstrates that it is possible to bring forth a work that is free, personal, and sincere.
The official poster for the 11th edition
Smoldering eyes, slicked-back hair, a dazzling smile… Thinking of James Bond? You’re not (that) far off. We’re happy to (re)introduce Hubert Bonisseur de la Bath, alias OSS 117, AKA Jean Dujardin himself. At your service.
Marie-Anne Chazel to chair the FIFCL 2026 International Jury
The Liège International Comedy Film Festival is delighted to announce that actress, director and screenwriter Marie-Anne Chazel will chair the International Jury for its 11th edition, to be held from November 10 to 14, 2026.
FIFCL 2026: accreditation now open!
From Tuesday November 10 to Saturday November 14, plunge right into the heart of comedy: national and world premieres, meetings and debates with the film crews, professional exchanges, film trade fairs, talents to discover…
The Palais des Congrès, the new beating heart of the festival!
The 11ᵉ edition of the FIFCL will take place from Tuesday, November 10 to Saturday, November 14, 2026, and no longer from Wednesday to Sunday as in previous editions.
Over 76 million views for Jean Reno’s video at the festival!
To mark the festival, our partner Paris Match shared a video of the festival on Instagram and TikTok. Today, it boasts over 70 million views, an absolute record and exceptional visibility for Liège, the Walloon Region and the Wallonia-Brussels Federation.
Looking back
11 years of adventure
Opening ceremony hosted by Alex Vizorek at the Forum de Liège, in front of an audience of nearly 2,000 people / © Quentin Laverdure
© Thibault Trillet – Valentin Conraads – Quentin Laverdure – Baudouin Litt – Renaud Gavroy – Aurore Nivelle – Olivier Breuer
Liège International Comedy Film Festival
Since 2016, the Liège International Comedy Film Festival has been the only festival in Europe entirely dedicated to international comedies. Each year, it attracts some 22,000 festival-goers to enjoy comedy in all its forms: pure, surreal, social, romantic, dramatic, burlesque, black or musical.
Check out the program for this 11th edition now: red carpets, guests of honor, official competitions, and exclusive events await you. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!
123.041
Festival-goers since 2016
+ More than 500
Films shown
+ de 320
Volunteers
+ more than 80
Partners
29
Golden bulls
38
Slabs at the Walk Of Fame
Photocall with Zofia Borucka and Jean Reno at FIFCL 2025 – © Thibault Trillet
The festival’s professional area
This is the festival’s business and creative hub! The Espace Pro is reserved exclusively for industry professionals, film students, and accredited journalists. Designed to help you expand your network and inspire your future projects, this space offers you:
- Services: The press accreditation desk, a fully equipped press room, quiet writing areas, and comfortable lounges for networking.
- Events: Exclusive access to conferences, masterclasses, and major events at this year’s festival (Belgian Comedy Co-Production Forum, Film Industry Career Fair, pitches from the CineComedies Lab writing residency , and industry networking sessions).
Carole Bouquet at the FIFCL 2024 press conference – © Martin Domingues-Gonçalves
Official photo-call with Lambert Wilson at the FIFCL 2024 – © Aurore Nivelle
FIFCL Patron is actor Lambert Wilson
From the international *Matrix* saga to the legendary role of the alchemist Nicolas Flamel, whom he portrays on screen in HBO’s new global *Harry Potter* series, and including popular comedies such as *Sur la piste du Marsupilami*, *Barbecue*, and *Palais royal!* , this brilliant actor can play absolutely any role. Honored to serve as the festival’s patron, he shares his love for the atmosphere in Liège:
“I loved the team and the spirit of the festival! I love the idea of an accessible festival, where the audience is fully present alongside the creators and performers. There’s no barrier between a ‘creative elite’ and the rest of the audience. No, here everything is done in a spirit of openness and simplicity—very Belgian.”