If you’ve missed the reopening of Alliance Française’s theatre last month, don’t worry, you can catch 5 films for adults and even for the little ones!
From 20 to 23 August, don’t miss yout chance to catch a movie at Alliance Francaise! Check the full line-up and book your tickets at http://bit.ly/2hU4glS.
Due to the Covid-19 situation, each screening is limited to 50 pax. To have an enjoyable time and safe time throughout the screening, and for a list of Alliance Française’s Covid-19 safety measures, please visit https://bit.ly/2Z9PgoD.
IN THE NAME OF THE LAND (Au nom de la terre)
In French with English subtitles
Genre: Drama
Rating: PG13
France, 2019, 103 mins
Director: Edouard Bergeon
Cast: Guillaume Canet, Veerle Baetens, Anthony Bajon
Tickets: $13.00 (AF members) and $15.00 (Non-members)
Pierre has taken over the family farm. But the debts accumulate and despite the love of his family, he is slowly falling.
Thursday 20 August – 8pm
Screening followed by a live Zoom Q&A with film director Édouard Bergeon.
Saturday 22 August – 8.30pm
STARS BY THE POUND (100 kilos d’étoiles)
In French with English subtitles
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Rating: PG13
France, 2018, 88 mins
Director: Marie-Sophie Chambon
Cast: Laure Duchêne, Angèle Metzger, Pauline Serieys
Tickets: Free (AF members); $10.00 (Non-members)
Lois, 16, has one dream: becoming an astronaut. But she has a big problem: she weighs over 200 pounds.
Friday 21 August – 8.30pm
Screening followed by a live Zoom Q&A with film director Marie-Sophie Chambon.
PAPER FLAGS (Les drapeaux de papier)
In French with English subtitles
Genre: Drama
Rating: NC16
France, 2018, 102 mins
Director: Nathan Ambrosioni
Cast: Noémie Merlant, Guillaume Gouix, Sébastien Houbani
Tickets: $8.00 (AF members); $10.00 (Non-members)
Charlie, almost 24 years old, leads a life without excess: she dreams of being an artist and struggles to make ends meet. When her brother comes to see her after twelve years of absence, everything rushes.
Saturday 22 August – 3pm
THOSE WHO WORK (Ceux qui travaillent)
In French with English subtitles
Genre: Drama
Rating: PG13
Switzerland / Belgium, 101 mins
Director: Antoine Russbach
Cast: Olivier Gourmet, Adèle Bochatay, Michel Voita, Delphine Bibet, Pauline Schneider, Isaline Prévost
Tickets: $13.00 (AF members); $15.00 (Non-members)
After being fired, Franck begins a period of self-reflection that will push him to reconsider all his values.
Saturday 22 August – 6pm
PETITS MALINS + PAWS, FEATHERS, HAIRS AND MOUSTACHES SEASON 2 (Petits Malins + Griffes, Plumes, Poils et Moustaches Saison 2)
Animation: No dialogue
Director: Various
Tickets: $9.00 (AF members and kids); $11.00 (Non-members)
Directed by French animation artists, this series of short movies without words focuses on smart characters and on the animal world. Follow the adventures of an infernal trio (a cat, a fish, a parrot), a brave monkey, the adventure of an elephant and a snake and so much more.
Sunday 23 August 2020 – 4pm
