MANILA, Philippines - A film shot in Cebu last year will be the opening film at the 2011 French Film Festival.

"Le Marquis", a critically-acclaimed film, tells the tale of a salesman-turned-prisoner called “The Marquis.” He uses the moniker to gain the other prisoners’ trust.

Other contemporary French films will also be shown during the festival at the Shang Cineplex Cinema 4 at Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong. The festival will be held from June 9 to June 19.

Here's a look at the other featured films:

In "L’autre" (The Other One), Anne-Marie breaks up with her long-time beau. She becomes insanely jealous upon learning of the new woman in Alex’s life.

"La Tête de Maman" (Mother’s Smile), on the other hand, shows Lulu and her mother’s struggles. The protagonist tries to bring back together her mother and her former lover.

"Un Poison Violent" (Love Like Poison) is a tale about conflicting loves.

"Dernier des Fous" (The Last among the Crazy Ones), meanwhile, focuses on 11-year-old Martin’s lonely vacation. While there, he witnesses how his family crumbles.

"Les Enfants de Timpelbach" (Trouble at Timpeltill) shows prank-loving children left without their parents.

"Dans les Cordes" (Inside the Ring) shows the rivalry between sisters Angie and Sandra in the boxing ring.

"7 Ans" (7 Years) is a heartbreaking tale about a prisoner and his wife. The latter later begins an affair with a prison guard.

"Adèle: Rise of the Mummy" is an adaptation of the adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec, a popular French comic book during the 1970s.

"Arthur 2: The Revenge of Maltazard" is another adaptation of Luc Besson’s best-selling children’s book. It is a follow-up to the box-office hit "Arthur and the Minimoys".

"À Nos Amours" (To Our Loves) shows the tale of a 15-year-old girl who offers herself to random men for acceptance.

"Sans Toit Ni Loi" (Vagabond) explores the mystery of a girl named Mona who is found frozen to death in a ditch. People surrounding her try to recapture her story.

"La Cérémonie" (A Judgment in Stone) shows the tale of mentally and physically handicapped Sophie and Jeanne.

"Mademoiselle" tells the tale of Claire who makes a connection with an actor in only 24 hours.

"Elle S’appelle Sabine" (Her Name is Sabine) is a documentary about an autistic.

In "Joueuse" (Queen to Play), wife and mother Hélène finds her identity via the game of chess.