Press releases

Because writing a screenplay is a journey through deep, sometimes turbulent waters, the CineComedies Lab offers a residency designed as a lighthouse for comedy writers, at a crucial moment in the development of their project.

The 10th edition of the Liège International Comedy Film Festival will take place from November 5 to 9, 2025.

Frédéric Chau joins the International Jury, chaired by Carole Bouquet.

Valérie Bonneton is doubly honored to close the 9th edition of the FIFCL: national premiere of her latest film Les Boules de Noël and honored at the Awards Ceremony.

“Jamais sans mon psy” (Never without my shrink), Arnaud Lemort’s latest film, premieres at the FIFCL, with the exceptional presence of Christian Clavier and the film’s cast and crew.

FIFCL is pleased to announce that the opening ceremony of its 9th edition will be marked by the national premiere screening of Jennifer Delvodère’s latest film, “Le Panache”, a dramatic comedy (out of competition).

On Wednesday November 6, Lambert Wilson will receive an honorary Golden Bull at the opening ceremony at the Forum de Liège, in tribute to his brilliant and eclectic career.

The aim of the residency is to support authors in the delicate development phase of their screenplays, helping them to solve problems of dramaturgy and rhythm, and to explore the various narrative possibilities.

Sarah Stern, known to the general public for her role as Stéphanie in the popular saga “Les Tuches”, will be president of the short film jury.

The FIFCL team is delighted to welcome the bold, cheerful and generous Gad Elmaleh for this 9th Edition.

Following in the footsteps of Thomas Croisière, Énora Malagré, David Strajmayster, Florence Mendez and Julien Lepers, Alex Vizorek will be Master of Ceremonies at the 9th FIFCL at the Forum de Liège.

She has lived a thousand cinema lives, presided over or taken part in the juries of festivals such as Cannes, Deauville and Shanghai, acted for the greatest directors, and won over audiences the world over.

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.

To celebrate Gérard Lanvin’s honor yesterday at the Liège International Comedy Film Festival (FIFCL), Jean-Claude Van Damme, Benoît Poelvoorde, Vincent Roget and Olivier Marchal made a surprise appearance in Liège!

Sentence below: His blue-blue-blue eyes and humor won’t go unnoticed, on Monday November 6 from 5pm at the Cinéma Sauvenière, during the screening of “Noël Joyeux” (out of competition, closing film).

Actor, comedian, musician, director, screenwriter and producer (his credits include “Rien à déclarer”, “La Maison du bonheur”, “Supercondriaque”, “Raid dingue” and “La vie pour de vrai”), Dany Boon is now a world reference in comedy.

VOO and Be tv are delighted to welcome FIFCL fans back to the heart of Liège.

The FIFCL team is pleased to announce the name of the President of the International Jury for the 8th edition of the Festival: Julie Ferrier.

Life is full of encounters, and FIFCL is particularly pleased to announce the arrival of Marie-Anne Chazel.

Over 100 films, 4 Césars and a taste for laughter, that’s worth 1 Taureau d’Or.

The CineComedies Lab comedy writing residency has selected 6 projects, including 2 from Belgium, for its 2023 writing residency from among the 70 projects received.

The deadline for registration is 11:59pm on September 29.

Gérard Lanvin, first guest announced for the 8th Liège International Comedy Film Festival.

Film legend Christian Clavier will be present at FIFCL 2022.

Benoît Poelvoorde, Vincent Tavier and André Bonzel reunite to celebrate the 30th anniversary of “C’est arrivé près de chez vous”.

Tribute to André Dussollier at the 7th Liège International Comedy Film Festival.

The FIFCL unveils the official poster for its 7th edition. A tribute to a monument of Belgian comedy.

The organizers have announced the presence of three big names in French cinema.

For the 4th edition of the CineComedies Lab, the Lille CineComedies Festival (Sept 28 > Oct 2, 2022) joins forces with the Liège International Comedy Film Festival (Nov 3 > 7, 2022).

Preparations for the 7th edition of the FIFCL – Liège International Comedy Film Festival – are off to a flying start, with the announcement of its Honorary President!