Events

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 (4)

Jun 2, 2010
May 28, 2010
Friday

  • "Mademoiselle Chambon" opens on 05/28 in NY

  • May 28, 2010 at 10:00am to Jun 10, 2010 at 3:00pm
  • Location: Lincoln Plaza Cinemas
  • Description: “An emotionally incandescent love story.” – New York PostFrom director Stéphane Brizé (I Am Not Here To Be Loved, Among Adults), an elegant, moving tale of an unexpected romance between a married man (Vincent Lindon) and his son’s homeroom teacher (Sandrine Kiberlain, Lindon’s real-life ex-wife) — and their attempt to keep their desires from turning into a full-blown affair.Opens May 28 at New York’s Lincoln Plaza Cinemas and Cinema VillageFrance, 2009, 101 minutesIn French with English subtitles
  • Created by: Kino Lorber
June 1, 2010
Tuesday

  • CinemaTuesdays: The Radiance and Wit of Sylvie Testud

  • Jun 1, 2010 at 8:30am to Jun 29, 2010 at 5:30pm
  • Location: Florence Gould Hall
  • Description: FIAF explores the career of Sylvie Testud, one of the most innovative modern French actresses. Best known to American audiences from her roles in La vie en Rose and Murderous Maids, she has twice won the César Award for Best Actress and is a celebrated author and director. FIAF is honored to welcome Testud on June 15 to talk about her film career and present Sagan, directed by Diane Kurys. The film earned Testud unanimous praise for her hauntingly accurate portrayal of writer Françoise Sagan.Screening Schedule12:30, 4 & 7:30pm unless otherwise specifiedJune 1: KarnavalJune 8: Murderous MaidsJune 15: Sagan (12:30 & 4pm)June 15: Actress Sylvie Testud presents Sagan (7pm)June 22: La FranceJune 29: The CaptiveFIAF members free; non-members $10; students $7 w/ IDFor more information: http://www.fiaf.org/french%20film/spring2010/2010-06-ct-sylvie-testud.shtmlSpecial OfferPresent your ticket and receive a 15% discount on your bill at Bistro 60 (37 E 60 St). Valid on date printed on ticket.
  • Created by: Jennifer Kutsher
June 2, 2010
Wednesday

  • Bruce Levingston in Concert: Impression de la vie

  • Jun 2, 2010 at 4:00pm to Jun 3, 2010 at 5:30pm
  • Location: Florence Gould Hall
  • Description: Two performances only! June 2 & 3 at 8pm“A poetic pianist who has a gift for inventive—and glamorous—programming”– The New YorkerAcclaimed pianist Bruce Levingston performs an evening of evocative French music reflecting the exquisite sounds, colors, and textures found in nature.This fascinating program takes listeners from Debussy’s vivid impressions of rippling water, solitary snowscapes, and flashing, golden fins, to Ravel’s sultry reflections of torpid summer sounds and exotic syncopations, and ultimately, into the ecstatic harmonies and melodies of Messiaen’s radiant, breathtaking portrayals of virtuosic birdsong.The concert also features the sensual music of modernist master Henri Dutilleux and a special world premiere of the brilliant French composer Philippe Manoury’s Spins inspired by the mysterious sounds, movements, and rhythms of the wind. This exciting new work is an homage to both Manoury’s distinguished French heritage as well as the powerful and timeless inspiration of
  • Created by: Jennifer Kutsher