Tuesday, March 8, 2016 (20)

Mar 8, 2016
February 26, 2016
Friday
  • Short Films One

  • Feb 26, 2016 to Mar 20, 2016
  • Location: SVA Theatre, Bow Tie Chelsea Cinemas, IFC Center
  • Description:

    For ages 5-10 — Filmmakers from over 30 countries sent us their short films. We’ve selected the best, most original, most profound, silliest, spookiest, and most beautiful. But don’t just take our word for it—fill out a ballot at every screening, and your votes will determine the Festival award winners. This compilation of short films includes three from France-- the full lineup can be viewed here 

    Don't miss this unique, cultural event that everyone can enjoy!

  • Created by: Abigail Parsons
 
  • Belle and Sebastian: The Adventure Continues

  • Feb 26, 2016 to Mar 19, 2016
  • Location: SVA Theatre
  • Description:

    NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE — The sequel to Festival 2015 Grand Prize winning feature Belle and Sebastian places us back in the sweeping panorama of the French Alps. Sebastian and his best friend, Belle, are on a mission to find Angelina, whose plane crash-landed on her return from the battlefields of WWII. Their bravery is in full force as they partner with a mysterious pilot and a gutsy new kid to take on the countless dangers, obstacles, and secrets they encounter in the expansive terrain. With a wink and a nod to classic family adventure films, Belle and Sebastian: The Adventure Continues is true to its title — bound to satisfy returning fans and win over new ones. The film will be shown in French with English subtitles and is suitable for ages 7 to adult. This is sure to be an adventure you won't soon forget!

    View trailer here

  • Created by: Abigail Parsons
February 29, 2016
Monday
  • Short Films Two

  • Feb 29, 2016 to Mar 19, 2016
  • Location: SVA Theatre, Bow Tie Chelsea Cinemas, IFC Center
  • Description:

    For ages 8-14 — Filmmakers from over 30 countries sent us their short films. We’ve selected the best, most original, most profound, silliest, spookiest, and most beautiful. But don’t just take our word for it—fill out a ballot at every screening, and your votes will determine the Festival award winners. This collection of short films includes five from France-- the full lineup can be seen here. Don't wait to buy your tickets!

  • Created by: Abigail Parsons
 
  • Le Bestiaire by Ionna Vautrin at the FIAF Gallery

  • Feb 29, 2016 to Apr 2, 2016
  • Location: FIAF Gallery
  • Description:

    As part of the TILT Kids Festival and Oui DesignLe bestiaire transforms FIAF Gallery into a make-believe zoo where children have the chance to imagine becoming all kinds of animals, from the most gentle to the very wild. The brainchild of artist Ionna Vautrin, this exhibit features the whimsical illustrations of 14 artists and invites kids to play and color in mini-creature costumes.

    These stunning costumes are products of the vivid imaginations of an eclectic team comprised of Studio Brichet Ziegler, Perrine Vigneron and Gilles Belley, Louise de Saint Angel, Anne Lutz, Joachim Jirou-Najou, Felipe Ribon, Les Graphiquants, Twice, Helkarava, Bonnefrite, Malika Favre, Amélie Fontaine, Leslie David and Ionna Vautrin.

    On view from January 16 through April 2, 2016, Le bestiaire was produced by the City of Design as part of the Saint-Etienne International Design Biennial 2015.


    Ionna Vautrin was born in 1979 in France. She graduated in 2002 from School of Design Nantes Atlantique. Since 2002, s

  • Created by: French Culture
 
  • Short Films Three

  • Feb 29, 2016 to Mar 19, 2016
  • Location: Bow Tie Chelsea Cinemas, IFC Center
  • Description:

    For ages 12 to adult — Filmmakers from over 30 countries sent us their short films. We’ve selected the best, most original, most profound, silliest, spookiest, and most beautiful. But don’t just take our word for it—fill out a ballot at every screening, and your votes will determine the Festival award winners. Complete lineup coming soon! 

    Don't miss out on this incredible collection!

  • Created by: Abigail Parsons
March 1, 2016
Tuesday
  • Birds of Passage

  • Mar 1, 2016 at 11:00am to Mar 12, 2016 at 2:00pm
  • Location: Bow Tie Chelsea Cinemas
  • Description:

    NEW YORK PREMIERE — Featuring a breakthrough performance from one adorable duck! Cathy's always known her dad was eccentric, so she's not entirely surprised when he gives her an egg for her birthday (though she got a cell phone from her mom). The duckling inside will think the first thing it sees is his mother, and even though she promises to watch it dutifully, it's Cathy's friend, Margaux, who is there when it hatches. While the friends both think Margaux will make an excellent caretaker, her parents see the wheelchair she's confined to as too great an obstacle, and send the duckling away. So the girls set out on their own to prove them wrong. Refreshingly matter-of-fact, the their ensuing search becomes not just for their web-footed friend, but also for friendship, independence, and belonging. The film is presented in French with English subtitles. Birds of Passage is bound to touch your heart and leave you feeling inspired!

    View trailer here

  • Created by: Abigail Parsons
March 3, 2016
Thursday
  • TILT Kids Festival

  • Mar 3, 2016 to Apr 3, 2016
  • Location: New York, NY
  • Description:

    The Tilt Kids Festival is a new festival of the arts that talks up—not down—to children, sparking their imaginations and encouraging their dreams. The Cultural Services of the French Embassy and the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) have joined forces to present gems from France and around the world, together with commissioned work from New York artists for the savviest of audiences, our kids.

    Both institutions are thrilled to embark on this new adventure with a network of leading cultural institutions: The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)Museum of Food + DrinkNYU Skirball Center for the Performing ArtsThe New Victory Theater, and The Invisible Dog Art Center.

    Philosophy and music, circus and magic, design, dance and gastronomy come together in a series of ambitious and playful events specially curated for the audiences of today and tomorrow.

    Join us for this month-long adventure, and let’s re-imagine the world!


    The Tilt Kids Festival is presented by the French Institute Alli

  • Created by: French Culture
March 4, 2016
Friday
  • Anima: A Collaborative Project

  • Mar 4, 2016 to Apr 14, 2016
  • Location: The Invisible Dog Art Center
  • Description:

    As part of the Tilt Kids Festival, co-produced by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), The Invisible Dog Art Center will present Anima, an installation open from March 5 to April 14. 

    A luscious forest and archaeological dig open up a world of myth and magic in Anima. Kids are invited into the immersive and interactive installation to explore the connection between man, animals, and soul, inspired by Mayan culture.

    Anima is a collaboration between visual artist Prune Nourry(Terracotta Daughters, 2014) and anthropologist Valentine Losseau with artists Etienne Saglio and Takao Shiraishi, scenographer Benjamin Gabrié, and Cie 14:20.


    Prune Nourry is a New York-based French multidisciplinary artist who is currently in residence at the Invisible Dog Art Center in Brooklyn. Trained as a sculptor, Nourry now also explores mediums such as photography, film, performance, and design. She draws her inspiration from themes surrounding bioethic

  • Created by: French Culture
March 6, 2016
Sunday
  • Adama

  • Mar 6, 2016 at 7:00am to Mar 12, 2016 at 2:00pm
  • Location: SVA Theatre, Bow Tie Chelsea Cinemas
  • Description:

    NEW YORK PREMIERE - When his headstrong older brother defiantly leaves their West African village and vanishes into the unknown, 12-year-old Adama impulsively decides to chase after him. Adama's bold spirit guides him on a journey that takes him across oceans and boarders, eventually finding himself in the midst of World War I's infamous Battle of Verdun. Innovative animation makes use of sand, clay and sculpture to match the mystical elements of the story's magical realism. Seamlessly combining the action with a rarely-seen, fascinating moment in history, Adama injects the classic journey story with high stakes, giving our hero more to overcome and even more to discover. This film is shown in French with English subtitles. Don't miss this unique tale of courage that your children (and yourself) won't soon forget!

    Note: This film portrays the emotional and physical hardships of war from the point of view of a young boy. While not gory, guns, bombs, and explosions are shown. 


    View traile

  • Created by: Abigail Parsons
 
  • Phantom Boy

  • Mar 6, 2016 at 1:00pm to Mar 19, 2016 at 3:00pm
  • Location: SVA Theatre
  • Description:

    US PREMIERE — From the Academy Award® nominated directors of Festival 2011 favorite A Cat in Paris comes a new crime thriller set in — well, above — the streets of New York City. Leo has a secret. While most believe his serious illness has confined him to the hospital, he has the power to leave his body and goon urban escapades as a ghostly apparition. Recuperating on the floor below is Alex, a police officer injured while apprehending the Man With the Broken Face, a nefarious bandit who has taken control of the city's power. Together, they must combine detective skills and supernatural powers to stop destruction. A mix of film noir and superhero fantasy, Phantom Boy is both heart-warming and heart-thumping, taking the action to new heights, making Leo a welcome addition to our iconic skyline.

    This film will be shown in French with English subtitles and it is recommended for ages 8 to adult.

  • Created by: Abigail Parsons
March 8, 2016
Tuesday
  • L'Immédiat by Camille Boitel at NYU Skirball Center

  • Mar 8, 2016 to Mar 13, 2016
  • Location: NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
  • Description:

    As part of the Tilt Kids Festival, co-produced by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), celebrated French circus performer and director Camille Boitel, will present the U.S. premiere of ingenious contemporary circus performance, L'Immédiat, at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.

    In sixty minutes of beautifully orchestrated circus-theatre chaos, seven young acrobat-adventurers defy a tsunami of unstable forces with optimism, dark humor and breathtaking physical skills. L'Immédiat is a tumultuous visual commentary on the uncertainty and mayhem of modern times. Created by the award-winning Camille Boitel, a founding figure from James Thierrée’s Junebug Symphony Company, L'Immédiat was awarded the Prix Mimos in 2010.


    Camille Boitel develops projects at the intersection of circus, magic, and contortion, creating a theater of objects and movement. After winning the inaugural Jeunes Talents Cirque (Young Circus Performer) Award

  • Created by: French Culture
 
  • Rencontre APEDA NY à Brooklyn

  • Mar 8, 2016 from 4:00am to 6:00am
  • Location: Smith Street Workshop
  • Description:

    APEDA New York animera une rencontre à Brooklyn le mardi 8 mars à 9h.

    Enfants doués, "dys" et bilingues? De nombreux parents francophones sont confrontés aux mêmes frustrations, aux mêmes soucis, qu’ils soient nouveaux à New York ou pas. La réunion à Brooklyn aura pour but de présenter l’association, de partager des expériences avec les parents présents et de consolider le groupe de soutien de New York.

    APEDA New York est l’association de parents francophones ayant des enfants avec un ou plusieurs troubles des apprentissages, que ce soit des troubles tels que la dyslexie, la dyspraxie, dyscalculie, dysphasie, dysorthographie ou bien une précocité intellectuelle ou toute autre particularité ou difficulté. Ce groupe de parents s’est formé dans le Westchester en janvier 2015. Antenne de la région new-yorkaise d’APEDA, l’association a pour objectif constituer un réseau de parents et de professionnels francophones des « dys » (psycho-motriciens, orthophonistes…) et organiser des discussio

  • Created by: APEDA NY
 
  • Story of Judas

  • Mar 8, 2016 from 8:45am to 10:15am
  • Location: Film Society of Lincoln Center
  • Description:

    U.S. Premiere

    French-Algerian director-actor Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche boldly renders the final days of Jesus of Nazareth from the perspective of Judas Iscariot in this utterly novel reenvisioning of the key biblical tale. The director himself stars as Judas, Jesus’s closest disciple, as the two men find themselves swept up in political tumult amid tensions between the Jews and the Romans over the escalating popularity of the man who claims to be the Son of God.Story of Judas is both strikingly stylized (with shimmering, physical cinematography by Irina Lubtchansky, daughter of the late, legendary DP William) and compelling in its engagement with the myth of Judas, interweaving recent revelations about the role he may or may not have played in the real-life Passion story. The result is a ravishing and genuinely new addition to the Jesus film canon. Winner of a Jury Prize in the Forum section at last year’s Berlinale.

    Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche, France, 2015, DCP, 99m
    French with English subtitles

    Sp

  • Created by: Film Society of Lincoln Center
 
  • Winter Song

  • Mar 8, 2016 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
  • Location: Film Society of Lincoln Center
  • Description:

    U.S. Premiere

    There’s no mistaking the tone and structure of a film by the 81-year-old Georgian director Otar Iosseliani: caustic, mordant, detached, extremely funny, and dizzyingly panoramic. Like several of his earlier films, Winter Song doesn’t center on a single figure so much as a dense cluster of interrelated characters, all united by objects (an executed aristocrat’s skull), places (the apartment building where most of them live), historical events (from the French Revolution to the Russo-Georgian War), and pure coincidence. An aging upper-crust patriarch burning his letters; a tramp hoping to avoid the advances of a steamroller; an 18th-century nobleman who insists on taking his pipe to the guillotine: Winter Song is a well-stocked encyclopedia of human variety, eccentricity, and folly, elevated by an exquisite cast that include Rufus, Pierre Étaix, and Mathieu Amalric.

    Otar Iosseliani, France, 2015, DCP, 117m
    French with English subtitles

    Special Film Society Discount—tickets jus

  • Created by: Film Society of Lincoln Center
 
  • Free Talks: French Comedy with Julie Delpy

  • Mar 8, 2016 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
  • Location: Film Society of Lincoln Center
  • Description:

    Sponsored by HBO®

    Writer, director, actor, and composer Julie Delpy—who brings her cross-cultural black comedy Lolo to this year’s Rendez-Vous—will sit down to discuss her experiences with humor on both sides of the camera. Moderated by Time magazine’s Stephanie Zacharek.

    Lolo
    Julie Delpy, France, 2015, DCP, 99m
    French with English subtitles
    Writer, director, actor, composer: Julie Delpy is one of current French cinema’s great renaissance talents. In her new movie, a four-string black comedy that develops on the thinking at work in her recent 2 Days in New York, a world-weary fashionista (Delpy) finds her happy new relationship with a divorced, slightly unpolished computer programmer (Dany Boon) threatened by the machinations of her wheeling, malevolent son (Vincent Lacoste). Delpy is a filmmaker with a wise, prickly comic sensibility, and her movies often slide—like screwball comedies—from cerebral verbal banter to outright farce. Lolo is no exception, although it’s also her darkest, ri

  • Created by: Film Society of Lincoln Center
 
  • The Archive Thief: The Man Who Salvaged French Jewish History in the Wake of the Holocaust

  • Mar 8, 2016 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
  • Location: Columbia University Maison Française
  • Description:

    Lisa Leff

    Event Location: East Gallery, Buell Hall (Maison Française)

    RSVP at www.maisonfrançaise.org.

     

    In the aftermath of the Holocaust, Jewish historian Zosa Szajkowski gathered up tens of thousands of documents from Nazi buildings in Berlin, and later, public archives and private synagogues in France, and moved them all, illicitly, to New York. In The Archive Thief, Lisa Moses Leff reconstructs Szajkowski's story in all its ambiguity. Born into poverty in Russian Poland, Szajkowski first made his name in Paris as a communist journalist. In the late 1930s, as he saw the threats to Jewish safety rising in Europe, he broke with the party and committed himself to defending his people in a new way, as a scholar associated with the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. Following a harrowing 1941 escape from France and U.S. army service, Szajkowski struggled to remake his life as a historian, eking out a living as a YIVO archivist in postwar New York. His scholarly output was tremendous nevert

  • Created by: Joella Jones
 
  • French/English Language Exchange

  • Mar 8, 2016 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
  • Location: WeWork FiDi
  • Description:

    Improve your foreign language skills, meet locals and internationals, and expand your community in NYC at our French & English exchange. We bring together English speakers learning French and French speakers learning English for casual conversation in both languages. Taking turns being the novice and the expert, you'll speak for 8 minutes in French, then 8 minutes in English, and repeat with other partners. Wine, beer, snacks, and table topics will be provided to ensure great and easy conversation!

    $15 for adults 21 & over (beer & wine included)
    $8 for students under 21

    *** Sign up required at www.argot.nyc

  • Created by: Lauren Minches
 
  • Lolo

  • Mar 8, 2016 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
  • Location: Film Society of Lincoln Center
  • Description:

    U.S. Premiere · Q&A with Julie Delpy & composer Mathieu Lamboley

    Writer, director, actor, composer: Julie Delpy is one of current French cinema’s great renaissance talents. In her new movie, a four-string black comedy that develops on the thinking at work in her recent 2 Days in New York, a world-weary fashionista (Delpy) finds her happy new relationship with a divorced, slightly unpolished computer programmer (Dany Boon) threatened by the machinations of her wheeling, malevolent son (Vincent Lacoste). Delpy is a filmmaker with a wise, prickly comic sensibility, and her movies often slide—like screwball comedies—from cerebral verbal banter to outright farce. Lolo is no exception, although it’s also her darkest, riskiest, and most startling movie to date. A FilmRise release.

    Julie Delpy, France, 2015, DCP, 99m
    French with English subtitles

    Special Film Society Discount—tickets just $​1​2! To redeem: Select the affiliate option from the ticket menu when purchasing online or mention "​New Yo

  • Created by: Film Society of Lincoln Center
 
  • Summertime

  • Mar 8, 2016 from 4:15pm to 6:00pm
  • Location: Film Society of Lincoln Center
  • Description:

    Intro by composer Grégoire Hetzel

    Acclaimed director Catherine Corsini has made melodramas that range in tone from the bleak and violent to the tender and emotionally warm. At first glance, her new film, a prizewinner at Locarno, is one of her brightest and most bucolic. Soon after Delphine (Izïa Higelin) moves from her conservative parents’ farm near Limoges to Paris in 1971, she meets the older Carole (Cécile de France), a feminist organizer with whom she embarks on a passionate, mutually invigorating love affair. When a family sickness pulls Delphine back to the farm, Carole has to decide whether to follow her into hostile territory—and Summertimebecomes something more complicated and fraught than its seductive, luminous visual palette initially suggests. A Strand Releasing release.

    Catherine Corsini, France/Belgium, 2015, DCP, 105m
    French with English subtitles

    Special Film Society Discount—tickets just $​1​2! To redeem: Select the affiliate option from the ticket menu when purchasing

  • Created by: Film Society of Lincoln Center