Elise Tassin, director of Alliance Française says, “Using the festival as a medium, we would like to celebrate the beauty of French cinema. [break]
The films are being screened in open air which will give the audience a unique experience”.
She also mentions that each chosen film represents unique cultures within France.
La fille du RER is based on a true story about a woman’s lie that created a sensation in the French media.
The second screening, Ma vie en l’air is a romantic film that should strike a chord among the youngsters.
Tassin furthur adds, “The other two films La petite Jérusalem will enable Nepali audiences to understand the dynamics of a French society, while La prophétie des Grenouilles can be enjoyed by the whole family.
The screenings will begin at 7pm.
Screening schedule:
April 19, Tuesday
La fille du RER (2009 )
Directed by: André Techiné
Time: 1hr 45mins
Cast: Émilie Dequenne, Catherine Deneuve and Michel Blanc
A drama centered on a young woman who claims she was the target of an anti-Semetic attack and the subsequent media sensation it creates.
April 20, Wednesday
Ma vie en l’air (2005)
Directed By:Rémi Bezançon
Time: 1hr 43mins
Cast: Marion Cotillard, Vincent Elbaz and Gilles Lelouche
Will the fear of flying rob a man of his second chance for love?
April 21, Thursday
La petite Jérusalem (2005)
Directed By: Karin Albou
Time: 1hr 36mins
Cast: Fanny Valette, Elsa Zylberstein and Bruno Todeschini
A beautiful Jewish young woman still living with her orthodox family in a Parisian suburb, falls in love with a Muslim co-worker.
April 22, Friday
La prophétie des Grenouilles (2003)
Directed by: Jacques-Rémy Girerd
Time: 1hr 30 mins (Animation)
It’s a catastrophe! A flood has hit our planet and an unusual group of people are all that remains. Led by Ferdinand, a modern day Noah, this little group have managed to defy the furiously raging elements. People and animals alike are dragged through this incredible whirlpool of an adventure.
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