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Les Lutins du Court Métrage

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Les Lutins du Court MétrageIn French subtitled in EnglishFrom February 15 to 20, the Alliance Francaise de Washington will present for the third consecutive year – the only French short film festival in Washington DC, “Les Lutins du Court Métrage” (the Leprechauns of the Short Film).This film festival created by Sylvain Cornevaux, Deputy Director at the Alliance Française de Washington, will feature 6 different screenings of the best French short films of 2009 in fabulous locations like the Alliance Française, Bistro Lounge Napoleon, the Hillwood Museum Estate and Gardens, the Goethe-Institut, the National Gallery of Art, and Letelier Theater.More than 2,000 professionals from the cinema vote each year in a format inspired by the Césars to determine the 25 best short films of the year, thereby bestowing upon them a mark of excellence.Supported by numerous partners, including the Ministry of Culture, the National Center of Cinematography (CNC), the mayor’s office of Paris, and the National Theater of Chaillot, the Leprechauns of the short film thus participate in the discovery of young directors, actors and actresses who will be making the films of tomorrow.Today, the Leprechauns strive to make young talents known in France through a cinematic tour de France, so to speak, during which the best short films of the year are shown in cinemas.The Cream of the crop of French short films is out and about! LibérationLes Lutins have really made a name for themselves as the Césars of shorts. StudioRecognized henceforth as one of the main events of what’s going on in the world of cinema. Le Monde6 different screenings in French with English subtitles■ Monday, February 15 at 6:30 pm at the Alliance Francaise, 2142 Wyoming Avenue, NW, Washington DC.Reservations at 202-234-7911or www.francedc.org.■ Tuesday, February 16 at 6:30 pm at the Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh Street, NW Washington, DC.Reservations at rsvp@washington.goethe.org and 202-289-1200 ext. 170.■ Wednesday, February 17 at 6:30 pm at Bistro Lounge Napoleon, 1847 Columbia Road, NW, Washington, DC.Reservations at 202-299-9630.■ Thursday February 18, at 7:00 pm at Letelier Theater, 3251 Prospect Street, NW, Courtyard, Washington, DC. Followed by a reception.Reservations at 202-234-7911 or www.francedc.org.■ Friday, February, 19 at Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens. The Hillwood Mansion will be open for touring from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Films start at 6:30pm. 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.Reservations at 202-686-5807.■ Saturday, February, 20 at the National Gallery of Art at 4:00 pm, East Building Auditorium, Concourse level of the East Building at 4th Street and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC.General Admission at all venues except National Gallery of Art: $8; Hillwood Members, AF Members and Goethe Institut FOGI Friends free. Event at National Gallery of Art is FREE for all, first-come, first-seatedFor complete schedules and the list of the movies that will be shown, please check our website www.francedc.org.Closing partySaturday, February 20 – 6:30PMAt the Alliance Française2142 Wyoming Avenue, NWWashington DC, 20008To celebrate the end of Les Lutins du Court-Métrage/The Short Films Leprechauns short film festival, join us at the Alliance Française for the closing party.The first part of the event will feature short films made by American University students from the Film & Media Arts Division. DJ Hervé from Planete Chic will follow to liven the party up.· The Closing Party is FREE for members from all The Leprechauns of the Short Film venues.· FREE for people who attend 3 or more events· General admission $8
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