Events

The Vicky David Gallery is proud to present an exhibition of the Belgian artist Arne Quinze.

The gallery will present pieces from the series "My Home, My House, My Stilthouse" which plays on the dichotomy between chaos and equilibrium. From the appearant fragility of his material emerges overflowing energy and pure beauty.  Arne Quinze dreams of an ideal society in which all individuals communicate and interact with each other. Eclectically he uses paintings, drawings, sculptures and monumental installations to develop his work in the urban movement, by focusing on the themes: Order, Disorder, Structure and Habitation.

Beginning in the early 2000’s, Arne Quinze’s œuvre is the subject of many public and private installations around the world such as ("Uchronia", Nevada, USA; "Timegate", Miami, USA; "Rebirth", Paris, FRANCE; "Red Beacon", Shanghai, CHINA; "Camille", Rouen, FRANCE; "The Sequence", Brussels, BELGIUM; "The Traveller", Munich, GERMANY ; "The Visitor", Beirut, LEBANON).

Arne Q

Edith Piaf Alive and Living in New York

Introducing Floanne

Written by Floanne Ankah & Alice Jankell

Directed by Alice Jankell

Piano: Audrey Saint-Gil, Accordion: Kate Dunphy

Guitar: Marcel Van Dam, Percussion: Alby Roblejo

Saturday, Jan 21/Feb 18/Mar 17 at 9:30

Thursday, April 19/May 17/Jun 21 at 9:30

The Metropolitan Room

34 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10010 Tickets $20.00, 2 drinks minimum (212) 206-0440, www.metropolitanroom.com

www.floanne.com

French actress and singer Floanne Ankah recounts the Piaf story. This authentic ‘chanteuse’ and farm girl opens the door to her culture, by taking a closer look at the legendary ‘Little Sparrow’ —with that husky, mournful voice so popular in the 1940’ and 50’s. The performance is a culturally rich and moving presenta- tion that will make you smile, with tunes transporting you to other times and places.

Yes, both Floanne and Edith Piaf will be attending the rendez-vous in a medley of vintage tunes from their native France... with a modern twist. She w

This February, Fashion at FIAF extends into the Gallery with a witty collection of colorful fashion drawings and paintings by Jean-Phillipe Delhomme, one of the most delightful satirists in fashion today.

Delhomme is a painter, writer, cultural blogger, and fashion illustrator, whose illustrations have been featured in renowned magazines such as Vogue, W, Vanity Fair, GQ, and The New Yorker. In this exhibition, he explores how fashion, contemporary art, and design interact with each other and influence today’s popular culture.

Free and open
to the public

Gallery Hours
Tue–Fri: 11am–6pm
Sat: 11am–5pm

The 17th edition of Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Unifrance Films’ celebrated annual showcase of the best in contemporary French film, hits screens at The Film Society, the IFC Center and BAMcinématek, March 1-11. 

Tickets are available online for each participating venue at www.filmlinc.com, www.ifccenter.com andwww.BAM.org/BAMcinematek respectively, as well as directly from the box offices. For more information, call The Film Society at (212) 875-5601, the IFC Center at (212) 924-7771, or BAM at (718) 636-4100 x2 or please visit: www.rendezvouswithfrenchcinema.com. Tickets for Opening Night are available online at www.filmlinc.com and at Alice Tully Hall Box Office, 1941 Broadway (on 65th St between Broadway and Amsterdam).

Rendez-Vous with French Cinema is supported by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy (www.frenchculture.org)

INTERNATIONALIST CINEMA FOR TODAY

Curated by Nicole Brenez.

This series pays tribute to a handful of still-undervalued internationalist filmmakers whose courage and generosity saved the honor of cinema in times of colonialism and the struggles for independence. It is also meant to honor some of the cinema’s present-day combatants who are renewing these ideals in different political contexts.
–Nicole Brenez

Nicole Brenez will be present for selected screenings during the opening weekend.

Presented with generous support from the Cultural Services of the French Embassy.

Upcoming Screenings

• GLEYZER/DE LA BASE PGM
• Internationalist Visual Analysis PGM
• René Vautier PGM
• Yolande du Luart ANGELA: PORTRAIT OF A REVOLUTIONARY
• Margaret Dickinson BEHIND THE LINES
• Sarah Maldoror SAMBIZANGA
• THE HOUR OF THE GENERALS
• WADDINGTON PGM
• Edouard Beau SEARCHING FOR HASSAN
• Marcie/Dury PGM
• Florent Marcie ITCHKÉRI KENTI
• Mauro Andrizzi IRAQI SHORT FILMS
• Anders Oestergaard BURMA VJ
• Marylène Negro X+
• Anne-Laure de F

GUILTY (PRESUMÉ COUPABLE)
Vincent Garenq, 2011, France, 102 min.

A breathtaking, fact-based journey into a Kafka-esque judicial nightmare: a provincial court bailiff (the extraordinary Philippe Torreton) is accused of horrifying crimes against children. Imprisoned, he maintains his innocence, even as his reputation and family life are destroyed.

Other date:

Thurs., March 8, 10:25pm – IFC

The 17th edition of Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Unifrance Films’ celebrated annual showcase of the best in contemporary French film, hits screens at The Film Society, the IFC Center and BAMcinématek, March 1-11. 

THE SCREEN ILLUSION (L’ILLUSION COMIQUE)
Mathieu Amalric, 2011, France, 77 min.

Commissioned by La Comédie-Française, actor-director Mathieu Amalric’s wildly inventive update of Corneille’s popular 17th century tragicomedy follows a hotel concierge on the trail of a missing young man who seems to have left many a young female heart aflutter.

*In person: Mathieu Amalric

The 17th edition of Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Unifrance Films’ celebrated annual showcase of the best in contemporary French film, hits screens at The Film Society, the IFC Center and BAMcinématek, March 1-11. 

Plan your next French travel adventure!

Travel experts from FIAF’s partners will answer questions, share insiders’ tips, and offer exclusive deals and discounts on housing, transportation, must-see sights, and more.

Enjoy free language workshops to brush up your French and a drawing for exciting travel-related prizes, including a trip for two to Paris.

Don’t miss this exciting event!

Six-week interactive French language classes for theater lovers

20% discount for NY in French members with code: NYinFrench

Our fast-paced classes are designed to help you learn to speak French with confidence and make friends with a wonderful group of like-minded foreign language lovers. The class culminates in a big cultural party where you'll get to practice the language with native speakers, eat delicious food from the region and, if you choose, present the  theater scenes you work on during the semester in a relaxed, friendly environment (no one is forced to perform). There will be actors in this class but no acting experience is necessary. All you need to bring to this class is a passion for international culture and a spirit of adventure!

*Act French for beginners: 
Tuesdays (March 6-April 17)
Time: 8:15-10pm

OR 

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*Act French for intermediates
Tuesdays ( March 6 - April 17)
Time: 6:15-8
Last class party is 8-10pm

Visit http://actfrench.com to register

HEADWINDS (DES VENTS CONTRAIRES)
Jalil Lespert, 2011, France, 91 min.

Benoît Magimel (THE PIANO TEACHER) gives perhaps his greatest performance as a struggling writer who tries to start a new life in the coastal Brittany of his youth after his wife (Audrey Tatou) mysteriously vanishes. He is joined by an all-star cast, including Isabelle Carré, Bouli Lanners and Aurore Clement. Based on Oliver Adam’s best-selling novel.

Other Dates:

Thurs., March 8, 4pm – WRT;

Fri., March 9, 6:15pm - WRT

The 17th edition of Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Unifrance Films’ celebrated annual showcase of the best in contemporary French film, hits screens at The Film Society, the IFC Center and BAMcinématek, March 1-11. 

LOUISE WIMMER
Cyril Mennegun, 2011, France, 80 min.

In a tough, unapologetic work of social realism, director Mennegun observes the daily life of a middle-aged chambermaid (the riveting Corinne Masiero) who lives out of her car while desperately trying to make a fresh start.

The 17th edition of Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Unifrance Films’ celebrated annual showcase of the best in contemporary French film, hits screens at The Film Society, the IFC Center and BAMcinématek, March 1-11. 

Admission: $10

SERIES: RENDEZ-VOUS + organized by the Film Society of Lincoln Center and supported by the Cultural Services of the

AMERICANO
Mathieu Demy, 2011, France, 105 min.

When thirty-something Martin (played by actor-writer-director Mathieu Demy) travels from Paris to Los Angeles to settle his estranged mother’s estate, the journey dredges up long-submerged emotions...and unexpected revelations about a woman he hardly knew. Salma Hayek and Geraldine Chaplin co-star. An MPI release.

*In person: Mathieu Demy

The 17th edition of Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Unifrance Films’ celebrated annual showcase of the best in contemporary French film, hits screens at The Film Society, the IFC Center and BAMcinématek, March 1-11. 

THE SNOWS OF KILIMANJARO (LES NEIGES DU KILIMANDJARO)
Robert Guédiguian, 2011, France; 107m

When a newly retired union rep (Jean-Pierre Darroussin) is robbed, thwarting a dream vacation to Kenya, he finds himself reflecting on the many compromises and lost ideals of his career. An engaging, affecting drama from one of the cinema’s great observers of the politics of everyday life.

*In person: Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Other dates:

Thurs., March 8, 1:30pm – WRT;

*Sat., March 10, 9pm – WRT

The 17th edition of Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Unifrance Films’ celebrated annual showcase of the best in contemporary French film, hits screens at The Film Society, the IFC Center and BAMcinématek, March 1-11. 

UG! COMEDY SHOW!! Tuesday March 6th, 2012 ed.

SPECIAL EDITION UG:  Since my bday falls on this UG! Tuesday we’re having a special blowout Comedy Show Party/Roast! (of yours Truly Todd Montesi) Which

means tons of drink specials! 8:30-9PM open bar on whiskey sour shots!  As well as our generous happy hour priced drinks all night ($3 Beers, $4 House & mixed drinks, $5 Beer & shot!) So come down and party with the cream of the nyc comedy circuit- we’re gonna get EXTRA TARDED YALL- UG IT!

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Todd Montesi and Pat Rigby present awesome comics in front of a cool supportive crowd in the epicenter of hip NYC the East Village. Featuring both established comic veterans you've seen on TV to the up and comers, UG guarantees a swell time all for FREE! We've also got tons of drink specials ($3 drafts $4 wells)! So what are you waiting for? Come down and UG! it with us!!!


UG! COMEDY SHOW!! (Now @ MUG)


Presented by Todd Montesi and Pat Rigby

TUESDAYS @ MUG Lounge
448 East 13th st.

THE LAST SCREENING (LA DERNIÈRE SÉANCE)
Laurent Achard, 2011, France, 81 min.

CINEMA PARADISO meets PSYCHO in a provocative genre film about the dutiful manager/projectionist (Pascal Cervo) of a repertory cinema in the French provinces...and the many secrets he holds. 

*In person: Laurent Achard, Pascal Cervo and producer Sylvie Pialat

Other dates:

*Thurs., March 8, 6pm – IFC;

*Sat., March 10, 1:30pm – WRT

The 17th edition of Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Unifrance Films’ celebrated annual showcase of the best in contemporary French film, hits screens at The Film Society, the IFC Center and BAMcinématek, March 1-11.