Orange-Flavoured Wedding (2026)

Orange-Flavoured Wedding, known in French as Mariage au goût d’orange, is a 2026 French drama film directed by Christophe Honoré. The narrative is set in March 1978 and centers on the wedding of Jacques, the youngest son of a seven-member family. The ceremony takes place in a church located in the suburbs of Nantes, but the production itself was filmed in Rennes. The story explores complex family dynamics, specifically focusing on the absence of the father who has been exiled from the family unit, suggesting that beneath the festive exterior of the wedding lies deep-seated historical trauma.

The film examines whether love can heal the wounds of childhood and family estrangement. It features an ensemble cast including Vincent Lacoste, Paul Kircher, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Nadia Tereszkiewicz, and Alban Lenoir. As a significant release from a prominent French auteur, the movie has garnered attention for its period setting and emotional depth.

• The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2026, screening in the Special Screenings section.
• The runtime of the feature is 115 minutes.
• Although the plot is situated in the Nantes region, principal photography took place in Rennes, France.
• The film stars notable French actors such as Adèle Exarchopoulos and Vincent Lacoste, marking a reunion or collaboration within the contemporary French cinema scene.