2016 ALLIANCE FRANCAISE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL
Sydney’s favourite cultural event returns, and lovers of fine cinema should be enchanted by the programme which showcases 48 of the best films France has to offer.
Emmanuelle Denavit-Feller, the festival artistic director, explained that there’s a deep relationship between Australia and France.
“Australians have embraced the French culture and many travel to France each year. France produces 250 films each year and the creativity of these films appeal to Australian audiences,” said Denavit-Feller.
“Our films are getting stronger and audiences will laugh, cry and be inspired by the stories French cinema brings them.”
One of the highlights at the festival is the screening of Contempt, a satirical drama which stars Brigitte Bardot. “This film was released in 1963 and is a French classic. A restored version will be screened on closing night – a special night when it’s time to say goodbye.”
“A new format this year is the introduction of five new French television series which will transport Australian audiences to homes in France and give them a sample of what’s on French television.”
“Enjoy the film festival and get inspired,” concluded Denavit-Feller.
HOT PICKS
TAJ MAHAL – An edge-of-your-seat, nail-biting suspense drama about an 18-year-old girl who is alone in an Indian hotel room as terrorists target the building.
BOMMERANG – A riveting mystery which surrounds two siblings who are haunted by the unexplained death of their mother decades earlier.
FAMILY FOR RENT – A romantic comedy concerning a wealthy man who pays a lady’s debts in exchange for renting her family.
PAPA OU MAMAN – A fast-moving comedy about a married couple who battle for a perfect divorce – to gain everything except custody of their three children.
BELLE & SEBASTIAN: THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES – The continuing family drama of a boy and dog who embark on new adventures, searching for their friend missing after a plane crash.
Mar 1–24. Palace Norton Street, Palace Verona, Chauvel Cinema & Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace. Single sessions $19.50, 5 & 10 multi-session passes available. Tickets & info: affrenchfilmfestival.org
