Events

Gilles Legrand's YOU WILL BE MY SON, is a taut psychological intergenerational drama about the troubled relationship between Paul de Marseul, the owner of a prestigious Bordeaux vineyard, played by great French actor Niels Arestrup (A Prophet, War Horse,) and his son. YOU WILL BE MY SON was shot on location in the region of Saint Emilion at the Chateau Clos Fourtet.

A demanding and passionate winemaker, Paul is also a domineering and manipulative father, not happy that his son, who works for him on the family estate, may one day succeed him.  Paul dreams of a more talented and charismatic heir, more in line with his own fantasies. Things deteriorate as the health of Paul’s trusted estate manager (Patrick Chesnais) takes a turn for the worse after his own brilliant son, Philip (Nicolas Bridet), a winemaker as well, returns from California. Not before long, Paul starts seeing Philip as his ideal son and turns away from his own flesh and blood.

One of the most acclaimed French film, stag

The original work of four gifted French artists Anne Sedel, Brigitte Garcia, Céline Bardou and Alain Millerand. will be on display at Agora Gallery, NYC. The exhibition is scheduled to run from August 16, 2013 through September 5, 2013.  The opening reception will be held on Thursday night, August 22, 2013 from 6-8 pm. Entrance is free and all art lovers are encouraged to attend, enjoy and meet some of the artists whose works make up this delightful show. 

If you’re looking for a breath of fresh air this summer, come to Agora Gallery to enjoy the refreshing and invigorating art on display in these two memorable exhibitions. The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition presents artwork that was juror-selected for the show, and the results display the breadth of technique, the range of emotion and the diversity of approach that makes contemporary art so exciting. Thought-provoking and visually appealing, these works work on a number of levels to find the point of greatest imp

He's back for this much-anticipated Fall Residency performing  his ALL-FRENCH SHOW! Touted as the Jerry Seinfeld of France, award-winning comic Gad Elmaleh is arguably the biggest and most loved comedic star in France. Don't miss this chance to see him perform over SIX nights in September and October, only at City Winery NYC.

FILMS ON THE GREEN @ COLUMBIA is organized in partnership with The Maison Française of Columbia University (www.maisonfrancaise.org)

WILD REEDS (LES ROSEAUX SAUVAGES)
By André Téchiné, 1994, France
Drama, Unrated, 1h50, Rialto Pictures
Starring Élodie Bouchez, Gaël Morel, Stéphane Rideau, Frédéric Gorny

César Awards (1995) Best Director, Best Film, Best Original Screenplay, Most Promising Actress, Elodie Bouchez
Los Angeles Film Critics Assciation Awards (1995) Best Foreign Film
National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA (1996) Best Foreign Language Film
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1995) Best Foreign Language Film

In 1962, four friends encounter their own sexual awakening through pop music and movies, at the end of the Algerian War. François maintains his affinity for Maïté while becoming attracted to his working-class roommate Serge. Serge is competing for Maïté along with the radically-politicized Henri. Political passions mingle with passionate love…

FREE | in French with Eng

André Téchiné, 1994, 100 min.

In 1962, four friends face their sexual awakening through pop music, movies, and the Algerian War. François maintains his affinity for Maïté while becoming attracted to his working-class roommate Serge. Political passions mingle with passionate love.

Special sneak preview:  September 5 from 6-7:30 p.m., before Films on the Green @Columbia, our Centennial Maison Française exhibition will be open for viewing in Buell Hall, next to Low Plaza.  Free movie snacks and raffle tickets will be given to everyone who visits the sneak preview.

This screening is featured as part of the Films on the Green Festival organized by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and the NYC Parks Department. Sponsorship is provided by BNP Paribas, Air France, TV5 Monde and Destination Midi-Pyrénées.

Please note that in case of rain, the screening will be held in the East Gallery in Buell Hall—seating is limited. No alcohol is permitted at this event.