AKP Phnom Penh, July 10, 2026 --

Cambodia has been named the guest of honour at the 19th Angoulême Francophone Film Festival, scheduled to take place from Aug. 24 to 29, 2026, in France.

The Royal Embassy of Cambodia in France, in partnership with the festival organisers, held a press conference at the Charles Floquet Residence in Paris on July 9 to present this year’s edition and showcase Cambodian cinema.

Speaking at the event, Cambodian Ambassador to France H.E. Luy David expressed his pride that Cambodia had been chosen for the distinction, noting that the recognition carries special significance just months before the Kingdom hosts the 20th Francophonie Summit in Phnom Penh.

The ambassador said the honour also pays tribute to His Majesty the late King-Father Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, one of the founding fathers of the Francophonie and a prominent figure in Cambodian cinema.

As a writer, director, producer and actor, the late King-Father regarded cinema as a powerful means of fostering dialogue among peoples and promoting Cambodian culture, H.E. Luy David said.

The Ambassador also highlighted the history of Cambodian cinema, from its golden age in the 1960s to its current revival driven by a new generation of filmmakers who are helping raise Cambodia’s profile on the international stage.

Cambodia will host the 20th Francophonie Summit on Nov. 15-16, 2026, bringing together heads of state and government, along with representatives from around 90 Francophone countries and institutions.

By C. Nika