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Le ProgrammeDecember 2016 –January 2017

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Contents/Highlights

Ciné Lumière 3–13

Talks 14

Night of Ideas 15

Kids & Families 16

We Support 17

We Recommend 18

La Médiathèque 20

French Courses 21

General Information 23–27

front cover image: The Unknown Girl by Jean-Pierre & Luc DardenneProgramme design by dothtm

The London International Mime Festival9 Jan – 4 Febp.17various venues in London

Romeo and JulietTheatre Broadcast17 Dec – 18 Janp.6

Indochine18 Dec – 12 Janp.11

Best of 2016 13 – 26 Janpp.7-9

Irreplaceable + Q&A with Marianne Denicourt10 – 26 Janp.5

Night of Ideas26 Jan p.15The London School of Economics and Political Science

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ChocolatFRA | 2015 | 110 mins | dir. Roschdy Zem, with Omar Sy,

James Thierrée, Clotilde Hesme | cert. 12A | in French with

EN subs

Chocolat relates the true story of the first black artist of the French stage. From the circus to music halls, the duo he formed with the white clown Footit met a huge success in Belle Epoque Paris, before fame, gambling, money and discrimination wore out their friendship and Monsieur Chocolat’s career.

Ciné Lumière New Releases

The Unknown GirlLa Fille inconnueBEL/FRA | 2016 | 113 mins | dir.s Jean-Pierre & Luc

Dardenne, with Adèle Haenel, Olivier Bonnaud, Jérémie

Renier | cert. tbc | in French with EN subs

In the Dardenne brothers' latest film, Adèle Haenel stars as Jenny, a talented doctor who refuses to open the door of her practice to a mysterious late-night caller. The next morning, the caller is found dead, and the police have no way of identifying her. Shocked and guilt-stricken by the news, Jenny resolves to discover the name of the young girl so that she will not be buried anonymously.

The ArdennesD’ArdennenBEL | 2015 | 96 mins | dir. Robin Pront, with Kevin Janssens,

Jeroen Perceval, Veerle Baetens | cert. 15 | in Flemish &

French with EN subs

Released after four years in prison following a failed home invasion, Kenneth is reunited with his brother Dave. While Kenneth is anxious to dive headfirst into the drug-centred existence that ensnared him in the first place, both his erstwhile girlfriend Sylvie and Dave have adopted clean lifestyles. Drugs, crime and the bonds of brotherhood create this dark crime thriller journey in the Ardennes.

Fri 9 Dec 6.45pmMon 12 Dec 6.30pmWed 14 Dec 4pmThu 15 Dec 8.50pm

Sat 10 Dec 6.15pmTue 13 Dec 8.50pmThu 15 Dec 4pmFri 16 Dec 8.50pmTue 20 Dec 6.30pmThu 22 Dec 8.50pm

Fri 2 Dec 4pm, 6.30pm, 8.50pmSat 3 Dec 8.40pmSun 4 Dec 6.30pm, 8.50pmMon 5 Dec 6.30pm, 8.50pmTue 6 Dec 6.30pm, 8.50pmWed 7 Dec 4pm, 6.30pm, 8.50pmFri 9 Dec 8.50pmSat 10 Dec 8.40pmSun 11 Dec 8pmMon 12 Dec 8.40pm

Tue 13 Dec 6.30pmWed 14 Dec 8.50pmThu 15 Dec 6.30pmFri 16 Dec 4pmMon 19 Dec 6.30pmWed 21 Dec 8.50pmTue 3 Jan 8.50pmWed 4 Jan 6.30pmThu 5 Jan 9pmSat 7 Jan 8.40pm FRENCHFILMFIRST

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The Son of JosephLe Fils de JosephFRA | 2016 | 115 mins | dir. Eugène Green, with Victor Ezenfis,

Natacha Régnier, Fabrizio Rongione | cert. 15 | in French with

EN subs

Summer in Paris. Fifteen-year-old Vincent refuses to join in with his schoolmates torturing rats or selling sperm on the Internet. He lives with his single mother Marie and finally wants to find out who his father is. His investigations lead him to a famous publisher with an obnoxious character. This complex, unpredictable story by French writer-director Eugène Green mixes elegantly mystery story, coming-of-age tale and satirical farce.

The Dreamed OnesDie GeträumtenAUT | 2016 | 89 mins | dir. Ruth Beckermann, with Anja

Plaschg, Laurence Rupp | cert. tbc | in German with EN subs

In a recording studio, two young actors read the dramatic 20-years correspondence between poets Ingeborg Bachmann and Paul Celan. The tumultuous emotions of proximity and distance, fascination and fear captivate them and they start to enjoy each other’s company. Where the lines are blurred lies the heart of the film.

FrancofoniaFRA/GER/NED | 2015 | 88 mins | dir. Aleksandr Sokurov,

with Louis-Do de Lencquesaing, Benjamin Utzerath, Vincent

Nemeth | cert. 12A | in original languages with EN subs

Visionary director Alexander Sokurov’s captivating new film tells the story of two remarkable men during the German occupation: Louvre director Jacques Jaujard and Nazi officer Franz Wolff-Metternich. First enemies, their alliance was the driving force behind the preservation of the museum’s treasures. Exploring the relationship between art and power, Francofonia blurs the lines of fiction, documentary, memoir and video essay.

Fri 16 Dec 6.30pm Sat 17 Dec 8.30pmSun 18 Dec 8.15pmMon 19 Dec 8.50pmTue 20 Dec 8.50pm

Wed 21 Dec 6.30pmThu 22 Dec 6.30pmTue 3 Jan 6.30pmWed 4 Jan 8.50pmThu 5 Jan 3.30pm

Fri 6 Jan 7pmSun 8 Jan 5pmMon 9 Jan 6.15pmWed 11 Jan 4.30pmThu 12 Jan 8.50pm

Sat 7 Jan 4pmThu 12 Jan 7pm

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Round MidnightAutour de MinuitUSA/FRA | 1986 | 133 mins | dir. Bertrand Tavernier, with

Dexter Gordon, François Cluzet, Gabrielle Haker | cert. 15

in English & French with EN subs

Dale Turner is a fantastic saxophone player, slowly losing the battle with alcoholism, estranged from his family, and hanging on by a thread in the 1950's New York jazz world. He gets an offer to play in Paris, where he meets a fan who wants to save him. Dale’s poignant relationship with the man and his young daughter re-kindles his spirit and his music as the end draws near.

Sun 11 Dec 4.30pm

Followed by a Q&A with jazz specialists

IrreplaceableMédecin de campagneFRA | 2016 | 102 mins | dir. Thomas Lili, with François Cluzet,

Marianne Denicourt, Christophe Odent | cert. 12 | in French

with EN subs

For the past thirty years, Dr. Jean-Pierre Werner has been working as a general practitioner in the countryside, far away from any other medical facility. When he finds out that he suffers from a serious illness, Werner is left with no choice but to find a replacement, although he considers himself irreplaceable…

In Bed With VictoriaVictoria FRA | 2016 | 90 mins | dir. Justine Triet, with Virginie Efira,

Vincent Lacoste, Melvil Poupaud, Laurent Poitrenaux

cert. tbc | in French with EN subs

Victoria (Virginie Efira) is a beautiful Parisian criminal lawyer in her late 30s, sex-addict, workaholic, totally self-centred and struggling to raise her two daughters. At a friend’s wedding, she reconnects with her ex-husband David, an old friend, Vincent, and Sam, a former client. A comedy à la française critically acclaimed in Cannes.

Fri 27 Jan 6.30pm, 8.40pmSat 28 Jan 4.30pm, 8.40pmSun 29 Jan 6.30pmMon 30 Jan 6.30pmTue 31 Jan 8.50pm

Part of our New French Comedy season (see p.10)

Continues in February

Special Screenings

Tue 10 Jan 6.30pmFri 13 Jan 4pmSat 14 Jan 6.45pmSun 15 Jan 8pmTue 17 Jan 6.30pmWed 18 Jan 6.30pm

Thu 19 Jan 4pmFri 20 Jan 4pm, 6.30pmSun 22 Jan 8.40pmTue 24 Jan 8.40pmWed 25 Jan 6.30pmThu 26 Jan 4pm

The preview screening on Tue 10 Jan will be followed by a Q&A with Marianne Denicourt (tbc).

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Ciné Lumière Special Screenings

Romeo and JulietTheatre Broadcast from la Comédie-Française

Author: William Shakespeare | Stage director: Éric Ruf

Costume designer: Christian Lacroix | With the troupe and

actors of the Académie de la Comédie-Française | Tragedy in

5 acts | 165 mins with one interval | in French with EN subs

For its first season of cinema broadcasts, France’s historical theatre stage la Comédie-Française shows Romeo and Juliet. Based on the translation of Victor Hugo’s son, François-Victor Hugo, this take on the play remains as faithful as possible to Shakespeare’s masterpiece, rendering its original darkness and complexity. “There is a black sun in this story, and this is what we ought to look into”, says stage director Eric Ruf.

Sat 17 Dec 4.30pmWed 11 Jan 7.30pmWed 18 Jan 3pm

The Juilliard ExperimentUK/FRA/USA | 2016 | 83 mins | dir. Mark Kidel, with Fabienne

Verdier | doc | cert. tbc | in English

The Juilliard Experiment is about French artist Fabienne Verdier’s residency at the Juilliard School of Music in New York, during which she explored the relationship between painting and music. The film documents Verdier’s collaboration with composers, musicians and singers in an open-ended experiment that ranged from Mozart to jazz, from Handel to Elliott Carter.

Sat 14 Jan 4.20pm

Followed by a Q&A with artist Fabienne Verdier

See also Fabienne Verdier’s exhibition at the Waddington Custot Gallery (p.18)

MoheyIRN | 2016 | 94 mins | dir. Davood Khayyam, with Anna

Ne’mati, Mehran Ahmadi, Homayoon Ershadi | cert. tbc

in Persian with EN subs

Plucked from an orphanage as a young girl, separated from her twin sister and abused by her benefactor, Mohey is trapped in a life of underhand dealings and illegal trading, where her intellect and beauty are used as commodities. When she is coerced into a temporary marriage to secure a deal, she reluctantly agrees, convinced that her cut will finally buy her freedom. But the underworld is not ready to let her go.

Sat 21 Jan 8.50pm

Part of My Persian Nights

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Ciné Lumière Best of 2016

I, Daniel BlakeUK/FRA/BEL | 2016 | 100 mins | dir. Ken Loach, with Dave

Johns, Hayley Squires, Sharon Percy | cert.15 | in English with

EN subs

Daniel Blake, a 59-year-old carpenter, is recovering from a heart attack and seeking help from the State for the first time. He crosses paths with Katie, a single mother of two. Together they navigate their way through welfare bureaucracy and the impersonal British benefits system. Deeply moving, I, Daniel Blake won Ken Loach his second Palme d’Or this year in Cannes.

Sat 14 Jan 8.50pmFri 20 Jan 8.40pm

JulietaESP | 2016 | 99 mins | dir. Pedro Almodóvar, with Inma

Cuesta, Adriana Ugarte, Emma Suárez | cert. 15 | in Spanish

with EN sub

Based on stories by Alice Munro, Almodóvar’s intriguing film features a broken-hearted woman who wants to reconnect with her daughter, whom she hasn’t heard from in 12 years.

Fri 13 Jan 6.30pmThu 26 Jan 8.40pm

£8, conc. £6 for all films part of our Best of 2016

Things to ComeL'AvenirFRA/GER | 2016 | 100 mins | dir. Mia Hansen-Løve, with

Isabelle Huppert, André Marcon, Roman Kolinka | cert. 12A

in French, English & German with EN subs

Nathalie (Isabelle Huppert) is a passionate philosophy teacher in Paris. When her husband leaves her for another woman, she must reinvent her life. Winner of the 2016 Berlin Silver Bear, the film revolves around the questions of happiness, vocation, and asks to what extent philosophy can be applied to our everyday life.

Fri 13 Jan 8.40pmSat 21 Jan 4.15pm

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American HoneyUK/USA | 2016 | 163 mins | dir. Andrea Arnold, with Sasha

Lane, Shia LaBeouf, Riley Keough | cert. 15 | in English

A troubled teenager (magnetic newcomer Sasha Lane) joins a group of young adults who sell magazines door to door, commit petty crimes but lead a liberating and free-wheeling life as they cross the USA. Seduced by their charismatic leader (Shia LaBeouf), she gets caught up in a whirlwind of hard partying, law bending and young love. A fresh take on American road movies, winner of the Jury Prize at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.

Sun 15 Jan 4.30pmMon 23 Jan 7.30pm

Embrace of the SerpentEl abrazo de la serpienteCOL/VEN/ARG | 2015 | 125 mins | dir. Ciro Guerra, with Nilbio

Torres, Jan Bijvoet, Antonio Bolivar | cert. 12A | in original

languages with EN subs

At once blistering and poetic, the ravages of colonialism cast a dark shadow over the South American landscape in Ciro Guerra’s third feature. Filmed in stunning black-and-white and inspired by the real-life journals of two explorers, Embrace of the Serpent centres on an Amazonian shaman and the two scientists who, over the course of 40 years, build a friendship with him.

Mon 16 Jan 8.40pmSat 21 Jan 6.20pm

After LoveL’Economie du coupleFRA/BEL | 2016 | 100 mins | dir. Joachim Lafosse, with

Bérénice Béjo, Cédric Kahn | cert. 12A | in French with EN

subs

After 15 years together, Marie and Boris decide to get a divorce. Unable to afford another place, Boris refuses to leave the house, claiming his half although Marie bought it on her own. Cohabitation gets harder every day. Disconcertingly truthful, After Love benefits from the wonderful, accute performances of its two leads.

Mon 16 Jan 6.30pmTue 24 Jan 6.30pm

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Son of SaulSaul fiaHungary | 2015 | 107 mins | dir. László

Nemes, with Géza Röhrig, Levente Molnár,

Urs Rechn | cert. 15 | in Hungarian with EN

subs

Winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes and the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, László Nemes’ film focuses on Saul, a Jewish member of the Sonderkommando in an unnamed death camp, who is determined to give his dead son a dignified burial. Avoiding the temptation to divide protagonists into good and bad, Nemes paints a disturbingly nuanced picture of the moral imperatives and daily realities faced by all.

Sun 22 Jan 4.20pmThu 26 Jan 6.30pm

MustangFRA/GER/QAT/TUR | 2015 | 94 mins | dir.

Deniz Gamze Ergüven, with Günes Nezihe

Sensoy, Doga Zeynep Doguslu, Elit Iscan

cert. 15 | in Turkish with English subtitles

In a village in the north of Turkey, Lale and her four sisters come home from school, innocently playing with boys. The supposed debauchery of their games causes a scandal with unintended consequences. The family home slowly turns into a prison. Driven by the same desire for freedom, the five sisters fight back. A first feature, shot with grace and youthful energy.

Tue 17 Jan 8.40pmSun 22 Jan 6.40pm

The Innocents Les InnocentesFRA/POL | 2016 | 115 mins | dir. Anne

Fontaine, with Lou de Laâge, Agata Buzek,

Agata Kulesza, Vincent Macaigne | in French,

Polish & Russian with EN subs

Poland, 1945. Mathilde (Lou de Laâge, The Wait), a young French doctor for the Red Cross, is on a mission to help World War II survivors. When a nun seeks for her help, she is brought to a convent where several pregnant sisters are concealed from past barbaries of the Soviet soldiers, unable to reconcile their faith with their pregnancy.

Wed 18 Jan 8.40pmWed 25 Jan 4pm

The Measure of a ManLa Loi du marchéFrance | 2015 | 93 mins | dir. Stéphane Brizé,

with Vincent Lindon | cert. 15 | in French with

EN subs

Unemployed for over two years, middle-aged Thierry is trying to get back into the job market while doing his best to make ends meet. This gripping, fiercely intelligent drama is given a special edge by the casting of non-professionals alongside the superb Vincent Lindon, winner of the Best Actor prize at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.

Thu 19 Jan 9pmWed 25 Jan 8.40pm

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Ciné Lumière New French Comedies

21 Nights with Pattie21 Nuits avec PattieFRA | 2015 | 110 mins | dir.s Arnaud & Jean-Marie Larrieu,

with Isabelle Carré, Karin Viard, André Dussollier | cert. 15

in French with EN subs

Caroline arrives at a mountain village in the South of France for her mother’s funeral. But in this idyllic spot, no one has death on their mind – least of all Pattie, who promptly regales Caroline with hair-raising tales of epic sexual exploits. Then events take a mysterious turn with an old family friend who is rumoured to be a Nobel-winning novelist travelling incognito. Eccentric and surprising!

Fri 27 Jan 4pmSun 29 Jan 8.30pmTue 31 Jan 6.30pmThu 2 Feb 8.40pm

Saint AmourFRA/BEL | 2016 | 101 mins | dir.s Gustave Kervern & Benoît

Delépine, with Gérard Depardieu, Benoît Poelvoorde, Céline

Sallette, Vincent Lacoste | cert. tbc | in French with EN subs

Every year, Bruno (Poelvoorde) makes his own tour of the French wine trails within the Paris Agricultural Show. But this year, as his father Jean (Depardieu) comes along to compete with his bull, and suggests they go on an actual wine trails trip across the French countryside. Accompanied by a young Parisian taxi driver, they set off to wine regions, on a road that will also lead them to love.

Sat 28 Jan 6.30pmWed 1 Feb 8.40pmThu 2 Feb 6.30pm

See also the screenings of In Bed with Victoria, p.5

Rosalie BlumFRA | 2016 | 95 mins | dir. Julien Rappeneau, with Noémie

Lvovsky, Kyan Khojandi, Alice Isaaz | cert. tbc | in French with

EN subs

Thirty-something Vincent Machot shares his life between his hair salon, his cousin, his cat and his very invasive mother. But one morning, he experiences a powerful déjà-vu when he meets the gaze of Rosalie Blum, a grocery shop assistant. Fully intrigued, he begins to follow her everywhere… Julien Rappeneau’s enchanting directorial debut is a warm, witty and impeccably performed dramedy.

Sun 29 Jan 4.30pmMon 30 Jan 8.40pmWed 1 Feb 4pm

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Ciné Lumière Classic Re-releases

Blue VelvetUSA | 1986 | 120 mins | dir. David Lynch, with Isabella

Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper | cert. 15

in English | new print

David Lynch’s cult, sensual thriller revolves around strange happenings in a small all-American town. A college student stumbles across a bizarre mystery and wants to know more, perhaps too much more. The oblique world he's found lurking beneath his hometown's picture-postcard veneer is about to become violently stranger.

Fri 6 Jan 8.50pmSat 7 Jan 6.15pmTue 10 Jan 8.50pm

La Grande VadrouilleDon't Look Now... We're Being Shot At!FRA/UK | 1966 | 132 mins | dir. Gérard Oury, with Bourvil,

Louis de Funès, Claudio Brook | cert. PG | in French, English

& German with EN subs | new print

One of the most popular French films in history, La Grande Vadrouille is back on screen on a newly restored print to celebrate its 50th anniversary. This hilarious comedy casts one of the most beloved duos – Bourvil and Louis De Funès – as two ordinary Frenchmen helping the crew of a Royal Air Force bomber shot down over Paris, make their way through German-occupied France.

Fri 9 Dec 4pmSat 10 Dec 3.30pmWed 14 Dec 6pmSun 18 Dec 5.15pm

IndochineFRA | 1992 | 160 mins | dir. Régis Wargnier, with Catherine

Deneuve, Vincent Perez, Linh Dan Pham | cert. 15 | in French

& Vietnamese with EN subs | new print

This flamboyant drama, winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, is set in French controlled Indochina in the 1930s. Eliane Devries (Catherine Deneuve) runs a vast plantation with her father and Camille, an orphan Annamite princess she has adopted. When young officer Jean-Baptiste comes into their lives, Eliane and Camille both fall in love with him.

Sun 18 Dec 2pmWed 4 Jan 3.30pmThu 5 Jan 6pmFri 6 Jan 4pmSun 8 Jan 7.30pmMon 9 Jan 8.10pmThu 12 Jan 4pm

The screening on Sun 18 Dec is part of our Sunday French Classics

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Ciné Lumière French Noir

Peau d’âneDonkey SkinFRA | 1970 | 90 mins | dir. Jacques Demy,

with Catherine Deneuve, Jean Marais,

Jacques Perrin, Delphine Seyrig | cert. PG

in French with English subtitles | new print

Jacques Demy’s ode to the classic fairy tale by Charles Perrault stars an adorable Catherine Deneuve, as a princess whose father, the King, seeks her hand in marriage. This epic tale overflows with dazzling colour, elaborate costumes and an enchanting score by Academy Award-winning composer Michel Legrand.

Sun 11 Dec 2pm

Followed by a Ciné Salon with Nick Walker

La Sirène du MississipiMississippi MermaidFRA/ITA | 1969 | 123 mins | dir. François

Truffaut, with Catherine Deneuve, Jean-Paul

Belmondo | in French with EN sub

The lonely owner of a tobacco factory on the Island of Reunion marries a woman he met through a lonely hearts column. But is the woman he married the same one who replied to his initial advert? Truffaut turns this intriguing pulp premise into a powerful love story.

Thu 1 Dec 8.40pmSun 4 Dec 4.15pm

Le SamouraïFRA/ITA | 1967 | 105 mins | dir. Jean-Pierre

Melville, with Alain Delon, François Périer,

Nathalie Delon | in French with EN sub

The story of a solitary hit man increasingly ensnared in a web of harassment and betrayal, Le Samouraï is the most sombre and poetic of all Melville’s gangster films, and its finale remains one of the most stunning yet enigmatic twists ever committed to celluloid.

Sat 3 Dec 6pm

Le Grand amourFRA | 1969 | 87 mins | dir. Pierre Étaix, with

Pierre Étaix, Annie Fratellini, Nicole Calfan

cert. U | in French with EN subs | new print

We wish to pay tribute to recently departed Pierre Etaix, with this delightfully playful comedy. A married, good-natured suit-and-tie man has frequent daydreams about women. He finds himself hopelessly attracted to his gorgeous new secretary, his contemplated pursuit of whom builds to a giant wind-up toy of ludicrously intricate complications.

Sun 4 Dec 2pm


Sunday French Classics

Our season of Sunday French Classics features newly restored great classics of French cinema

Part of French Noir, a season organised jointly with the BFI and Sight & Sound magazine.

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Ciné Lumière Sunday French Classics

Rendez-Vous de juilletFRA | 1949 | 112 mins | dir. Jacques Becker,

with Daniel Gélin, Brigitte Auber, Nicole

Courcel | cert. tbc | in French with EN subs

new print

Jacques Becker’s Rendez-vous de juillet features the hopes and ambitions, loves and friendships of a group of young people in after-war Paris. Between their theatre classes, nights in jazz cabarets and family issues, they aspire to shoot a documentary film in Africa.

Sun 29 Jan 2pm

La Femme du boulangerFRA | 1938 | 133 mins | dir. Marcel Pagnol,

with Raimu, Ginette Leclerc, Fernand Charpin

cert. tbc | in French with EN subs | new print

Adapting an episode of Jean Giono’s Jean le Bleu, Marcel Pagnol recounts how a baker refuses to produce another loaf of bread when his wife runs off with a handsome shepherd, breaking the peace of the tiny Provençal village and wreaking havoc on the whole community.

Sun 8 Jan 2pmThu 19 Jan 6.15pm

The screening on 19 Jan will be followed by a discussion with Paul Ryan

Gueule d’amourLady-KillerFRA/GER | 1934 | 94 mins | dir. Jean

Grémillon, with Jean Gabin, Mireille Balin,

Pierre Etchepare | cert. tbc | in French with

EN subs | new print

Lucien (Jean Gabin), a good looking non-commissioned officer, is a womaniser nicknamed “Lady-Killer”. When in Cannes, he meets the beautiful and adventurous Madeleine and falls madly for her. But she starts playing with him and his money...

Sun 15 Jan 2pm


Masculin FémininFRA/SWE | 1966 | 110 mins | dir. Jean-Luc

Godard, with Jean-Pierre Léaud, Chantal

Goya, Marlène Jobert | cert. 12 | in French,

Swedish & English with EN subs | new print

Two young lovers attempt to communicate throughout fifteen discontinuous vignettes, representing both a search for tenderness and a disheartening foray into the gender war. Godard offers an agitprop film about young people in Paris during the sixties, using alienating technical effects such as intertitles and flash frames.

Sun 22 Jan 2pm


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Talks

1916 Revisited Three historians discuss the impact of the dual battle of Verdun–Somme. Prof. William Philpott (King’s College London) will explain the objectives and methods of these intertwined and prolonged attritional battles, Dr. Emmanuelle Cronier (Univ. de Picardie) will examine how they were not only fought in frontline but had a great impact on societies at the rear, while Prof. David Reynolds (Cambridge) will reflect on how these battles have been remembered over the last century. Wed 14 Dec 6.30pm | in EnglishFree but booking essential

See also Observing the First World War in France and in the UK seminar on 15 Dec www.institut-francais.org.uk

Rethinking RobespierreAs part of the Douglas Johnson Memorial Lecture, Professor Colin Jones CBE FBA (Queen Mary University of London) will discuss new approaches to Robespierre and the Terror during the French Revolution. Colin Jones is a social and cultural historian of France and has written extensively about the history of France. His most recent book is The Smile Revolution in 18th Century Paris (2014). Mon 30 Jan 6.15pm | in EnglishFree but booking essential

Reading GroupEvery month, we focus on the latest translated works of acclaimed French authors. Join our unique bilingual literary discussion with a little French twist!

Thu 15 Dec | Roland Barthes Special

Thu 19 Jan | Cry Mother Spain, by Lydie Salvayre (2014) - tr. B. Faccini (MacLehose, 2016)

7.00pm | in English and (easy) French£5, members £3, including a glass of wine

Children and BilingualismBarbara Abdelilah-Bauer, the author of several books on multilingual environment for children, provides parents and families with research-based information, encouragement, and practical advice.

Tue 31 Jan 7pm | in French £9, members & conc. £7

Café Philo Open to everyone interested in discussing philosophical issues, the Institut’s Café Philo meets every Saturday in the salons. Sat 10 & 17 Dec, 14 & 21 Jan | in EnglishSat 7 & 28 Jan | in French

10.30am to 12.15pm | £2contact: [email protected]

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Kids & Families

Winter is upon us! So you know what it means? Wind, cold, rain, if not snow? NO! It means plenty of fun activities for kids. But above all… it means that Christmas is coming!

Fly away from icy parks to see Ballerina or Phantom Boy, get up to mischief with Sophie’s Misfortunes, or be good as gold for a very peculiar Santa in Le Père Noël.

CinéKids Screenings

Tales, workshops, games and more for kids from 0 to 12 years old. You can even combine a ticket for a tale and the screening of Ballerina, as part of C’est Noël, a Christmas celebration day packed with cultural delights and fun activities on 17 December!

Kids Activities

> all Kids & Families activities are listed pp. 26-27> see our dedicated printed Kids Programme & website:

www.institut-francais.org.uk/kids-families

We Support

Oui Love: Agar Agar & Ménage à Trois

Oui Love presents a night of two up-and-coming acts, both signed to hip French label Cracki. French duo Agar Agar's synth pop combines exquisite melancholy and aggression, while Manchester-based Ménage à Trois head in a sultrier, R&B-influenced direction.

www.waitingroomn16.com

8 Dec The Waiting Room

I, Corinne Dadat by Mohamed El Khatib

One of the leading voices in French theatre, Mohamed El Khatib returns to the REP to draw the portrait of Corinne Dadat, a woman who is invisible to most. Blending fiction and documentary, it does not ask for pity, but Corinne Dadat is real.

www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

12 – 13 Dec Birmingham REP

Marguerite Humeau: FOX2P

Nottingham Contemporary in partnership with the Palais de Tokyo presents French artist Marguerite Humeau’s first major solo exhibition in the UK exploring travels through different worlds and times.

www.nottinghamcontemporary.org

Until 8 Jan Nottingham Contemporary

Barons Perchés by MPTA / Mathurin Bolze

With his surreal trampoline, Mathurin Bolze makes time stand still and operates his own law of gravity. In this sequel to his previous show Fenêtres, the protagonist has a double: is it his brother, his alter ego, or his shadow? Part of the London International Mime Festival.

www.mimelondon.com

11 – 14 Jan Platform Theatre - Central Saint Martins

Here Lies Shakespeare by Les Antliaclastes

With this comic tragedy by Patrick Sims’ France-based puppetry company, a cast of taxidermied animals in Elizabethan attire makes a puppet contribution to the perennial Shakespeare debate. Part of the London International Mime Festival.

www.mimelondon.com

11 – 15 Jan Jackson Lane

Marée Basse by Sacékripa

Marée basse – the low tide moment of the day, when everything seems to slow down and thoughts might turn to opening a good bottle. In this show, part of the London International Mime Festival, Sacékripa circus company will open many bottles...

www.mimelondon.com

17 – 21 Jan Barbican Centre

Ashes by Plexus Polaire

Actors, life-size puppets and video projection come together in this gripping piece of visual theatre that crackles and burns fiercely. Producted by Franco-Norwegian company Plexus Polaire, this show is part of the London International Mime Festival.

www.mimelondon.com

27 – 29 Jan Jackson Lane

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Cultural events in the 'We Support' and 'We Recommend' sections are supported or recommended by the Institut français, Fluxus Art Projects and the French Music Export Office.

We Recommend18

Philippe Jaroussky and Le Concert de la Loge

"There are countertenors, and then there is Mr Jaroussky" (The New York Times). Critically acclaimed Philippe Jaroussky performs Telemann and Bach. He is joined by Julien Chauvin’s recently founded Le Concert de la Loge for its Wigmore Hall debut.

www.wigmore-hall.org.uk

1 Dec Wigmore Hall

Las Aves

Having stormed Liverpool Sound City with their infectious exuberance earlier this year, the arty, R&B-influenced group are back in the UK for a one-off London show to promote new single, Die In Shanghai, with its gorgeous video shot on location in China.

www.shacklewellarms.com

3 Dec The Shacklewell Arms

Jain

Jain, who recently released debut album Zanaka in the UK, was born in Toulouse but spent her childhood divided between Abu Dhabi, the Congo, and Dubai. Her fresh, global pop sound mixes hip-hop, dance music, dub, reggae, soul and more.

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5 Dec The Garage

Flavien Berger

Berger is the new prince of cosmic, electronic pop in France, described by influential magazine Les Inrockuptibles as "the best thing to happen to French music since Christine and The Queens." Now he's coming to London for his first ever UK headline show.

www.mothclub.co.uk

6 Dec Moth Club

Art by Yasmina Reza

One of the most acclaimed plays of recent times, Art premiered in London twenty years ago and went on to become a phenomenon. Director Matthew Warchus reunites the original creative team to revisit Yasmina Reza’s study of friendship, prejudice and tolerance.

www.oldvictheatre.com

10 Dec – 18 Feb The Old Vic

Les Arts Florissants: Handel – Messiah

William Christie's period-instrument ensemble Les Arts Florissants brings its virtuoso rendition of Handel's Messiah to London. With vocalists Katherine Watson, Emmanuelle de Negri, Tim Mead, Sam Boden, Konstantin Wolff, and harpsichordist Béatrice Martin.

www.barbican.org.uk

19 Dec Barbican

Fabienne Verdier: Rhythms and Reflections

Fabienne Verdier’s first solo exhibition in London features large-scale abstract paintings produced over the last year. Verdier uses painting tools of her own invention, which allows her mark making to be a product of the body moving freely.

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Until 4 Feb Waddington Custot Gallery

Hyundai Commission: Philippe Parreno at Tate Modern

This year, Tate’s Turbine Hall Hyundai Commission is undertaken by Philippe Parreno, French renowned artist who works across film, video, sound, sculpture, performance and information technology to create dramatic sensory journeys.

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Until 2 Apr Tate Modern

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After 3 years of planning, fundraising, moving, building, and installing, the final phase of La Médiathèque’s makeover is now complete, marking the end of an exciting and ambitious project to create an outstanding learning and research facility.

We have transformed our premises into a state-of-the-art library reflecting the growing use of our collections, the increase in collaborative projects, our dedication to public involvement through innovative programmes, and the central role of digital technology.

Come and see for yourself, and enjoy the new Médiathèque: bigger, brighter, better!

La Médiathèque

Offering over 50.000 resources about France, in French or English, for both adults and teenagers, the new Médiathèque boasts a more spacious layout, modern furniture, more digital access points and working spaces as well as new services:

- a French Lab for both language students and teachers provides selected resources to enhance your French learning experience;

- a dedicated area for cinema, music and video games features listening, gaming and video booths;

- access to the Institut’s archives collections, for researchers and Franco-British history enthusiasts;

- a study room for humanities, social sciences, and the arts;

- co-working spaces for individual work as well as collective study.

A New Generation Library

Bigger, Brighter, Better!The Institut français is very grateful to the Friends of the French Institute Trust who supported and believed in the renovation from the beginning. Our gratitude goes to them and the generous donors, whether they are individuals, companies or foundations, for their unfailing support to the renovation project of La Médiathèque. We would like to thank them wholeheartedly.

The renovation project – the refurbishment of the Institut’s Art Deco reading room, the opening of Bibliothèque Quentin Blake and the modernisation of La Médiathèque – were successfully achieved thanks to the support and generosity of 14 companies and more than 161 private donors. With their charitable gifts and grants, the Institut français’ Médiathèque can sustain its position as one of the leading French libraries in the UK.

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French Courses

Private Lessons Our one-to-one tuitions are ideal for our students of all levels looking for bespoke lessons for maximum learning results. Our expert teachers will help you get the confidence you need and tackle all your weaknesses. Our courses are fully flexible and allow the student to take full advantage of the tutor's attention. Customise your perfect course: choose the location, the topic, the timetable and we guarantee to offer you a course that will fit all your needs!

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Online CoursesOur online courses will help you achieve your French language goals whatever your level and wherever you are! You will meet real consistent results and gain confidence while learning at your own pace. Our 4 flexible options have been specially designed to suit our busy students' needs. Enjoy a unique learning experience in a fun and interactive way!

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General French CoursesThe New year's eve is a time to look forward to the year coming and to reflect on the changes you want! Why not learn French? Don't miss out on our new range of courses starting from 9 January 2017. Whether you choose to learn French at the Language Centre or online, a standard course or a specialised course, at an intensive or a slow pace, the choice is yours!

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Intensive Courses You only have two weeks to learn French? No panic, we certainly have the solution you are looking for! The more intensively you study, the less time you'll need to improve all your language skills, therefore, a language immersion is the best approach for rapid results. Your progress is our highest priority and our Intensive Courses are carefully designed to give you the best return on your time investment!

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Corporate Events Would you like to host a party or event in our beautiful Art Deco building? With four very different spaces available, the Institut can accommodate functions of all types, from large-scale parties to small group events. It also provides a stunning backdrop for filming and photoshoots.

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