Mon Dieu! C&G Get Chic for the French Film Festival.
Fancy all things French? The Alliance Française French Film Festival is back for 2014 from the 5th until the 23rd of March, bigger than ever and celebrating its 25th anniversary! C&G offer you a taste of what’s to come in a jam-packed scheduled of France’s finest new cinema.
Come and celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of the most anticipated programs on the Australian film festival calendar! The Alliance Française French Film Festival is the crème de la crème of festivals, earning the title of biggest film fest in Australia AND the largest festival of French films outside of France. Running over six weeks in seven cities, this renowned fiesta screens a collection of contemporary French cinema, from comedies to dramas and documentaries to blockbusters. C&G have curated a snapshot of what AFFF 2014 has to offer Melbourne.
French Travel Connection and Rail Europe present Tour De Force. Described as a crowd-pleasing comedy, this film showcases some of the most spectacular vistas of the Tour de France route.
Date: Wednesday 12 March 2014.
Time: 6.30pm French cheese & glass of wine
7pm Screening with a special introduction by National Travel Editor for Fairfax Media, Anthony Denis
Location: Kino Cinemas – 45 Collins St
Tickets: Alliance Française de Melbourne and Palace Movie Club Members $24 / Non-Members $29
For a synopsis of the film, session times and ticket purchase, click here.
Alliance Française presents Populaire. “Mad Men meets The Artist in Populaire, a superbly crafted, and finely acted retro rom-com”, notes The Hollywood Reporter. Reminiscent of a classic 1950’s romantic comedy, prepare to be entertained by this beautiful film, depicting brooding bosses and bright-eyed, brave secretaries of the era. Dress up in an elegant 1950s outfit for your chance to win a prize!
Date: Tuesday 11 March 2014
Time: 6.30pm Canapés and a glass of sparkling
7pm Screening
Location: Palace Westgarth – 89 High St, Northcote.
Tickets: Alliance Française de Melbourne and Palace Movie Club Members $24 / Non-Members $29
For a synopsis of the film, session times and ticket purchase, click here.
The festival also features glamorous opening nights, Q&A’s and special events with renowned figures of French film. For more info on the Alliance Française French Film Festival, visit their website here. To view the complete Melbourne program for 2014, click here.