This February 2021, join Alliance Française as they bring you a range of films: from a comedy to a drama, or even both genres combined into one! The films will be screened at Le Théâtre at Alliance Française.
Read on for more details of the films and their timings.
C’EST LA VIE: Thursday 25 February 8pm
DIRECTORS: Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano
CAST: Jean-Pierre Bacri, Jean-Paul Rouve, Gilles Lellouche
GENRE: Comedy
RELEASE: 2017
RUNNING TIME: 117 mins
RATING: NC16
Synopsis: Alliance Française wishes to pay tribute to Jean-Pierre Bacri – a figure of French cinema and theatre beloved for his roles of disillusioned antiheroes – who passed away recently. In one of his latest movies by the directors of ‘The Intouchables’ and ‘The Specials’, Jean-Pierre stars as Max: a disgruntled wedding planner who strives to make his last luxury wedding in a 17th century French castle memorable for all the right reasons…
WE NEED YOUR VOTE: Friday 26 February 8pm
DIRECTOR: Mathieu Sapin
CAST: Alexandra Lamy, Finnegan Oldfield, Gilles Cohen
GENRE: Comedy
RELEASE: 2018
RUNNING TIME: 97 mins
RATING: M18
Synopsis: Arnaud, a 25-year-old man, enters the campaign team of a candidate for the French presidential election as assistant to the Director of communication. While discovering the techniques, intricacies and rivalries of the electoral campaign, he will feel fascination for this world, as well as for its attractive director, Agnès.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mts6tRxoHo4
Book your tickets now at https://alliancefrancaise.org.sg/events/we-need-your-vote-2021-02-26-4142/register#/
BYE BYE MORONS: Saturday 27 February 3pm & 8.30pm
DIRECTOR: Albert Dupontel
CAST: Virginie Efira , Albert Dupontel , Nicolas Marié
GENRE: Comedy, Drama
RELEASE: 2020
RUNNING TIME: 87 min
RATING: PG
Synopsis: When Suze Trappet learns at 43 that she is seriously ill, she decides to go in search of the child she was forced to abandon when she was 15. Her administrative quest will make her meet JB, a fifty-something in full burnout, and Mr. Blin, a blind archivist of impressive enthusiasm. The three of them embark on a quest as spectacular as it is improbable.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=su_sggzvVVQ
Book your tickets now at https://alliancefrancaise.org.sg/events/bye-bye-morons-2021-02-27-4138/register#/
PAPICHA: Saturday 27 February 5.30pm
DIRECTOR: Mounia Meddour
CAST: Lyna Khoudri, Shirine Boutella, Amira Hilda Douaouda
GENRE: Drama
RELEASE: 2019
RUNNING TIME: 105 mins
RATING: M18
Synopsis: Algeria, 1990s. Nedjma, an 18-year-old student passionate about fashion design, refuses to let the tragic events of the Algerian Civil War to keep her from experiencing a normal life and going out at night with her friend Wassila. As the social climate becomes more conservative, she rejects the new bans set by the radicals and decides to fight for her freedom and independence by putting on a fashion show.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTlrOULY5ss
Book your tickets now at https://alliancefrancaise.org.sg/events/papicha-2021-02-27-4139/register#/
MINISCULE: Valley of the Lost Ants: Sunday 28 February 4.30pm
DIRECTORS: Thomas Szabo, Hélène Giraud
GENRE: Animation, Adventure, Family
RELEASE: 2014
RUNNING TIME: 89 mins
RATING: PG
Synopsis: In a peaceful clearing, the objects of a picnic left abandoned after a storm will be the starting point of a war between two rival bands of ants, having at stake a box of sugars. It is in this turmoil that a young ladybug will befriend a black ant and help it save its anthill from the terrible red ants!
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU8Mk9GPbY0
Book your tickets now at https://alliancefrancaise.org.sg/events/minuscule-valley-of-the-lost-ants-2021-02-28-4144/register#/
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