The French Embassy in Ireland and the Irish Film Institute present the 13th IFI French Film Festival, which will take place from 14th to 25th November 2012.
This year’s exiting programme brings you the very best of contemporary French cinema.
Juliette Binoche is set to be one of the star attractions at the IFI French Film Festival 2012, which also includes the Irish premiere of Michael Haneke’s Cannes Palme d’Or- winning Love (Amour); winner of the 2012 Jean Prix Vigo, Atomic Age (with Director Héléna Klotz in attendance); and a guest appearance by the iconic actress Béatrice Dalle, who will introduce her new film Bye Bye Blondie, as well as her career-defining French classic Betty Blue.
Don't miss this unique celebration of French cinema with 20 Irish premieres, a wealth of visiting special guests including Juliette Binoche, Béatrice Dalle, Benoit Jacquot, Reba Kateb, Héléna Klotz and Alice de Lencquesaing, the First-Time Director’s strand and a continuing celebration of 50 years of the iconic production company Les Films de Losange.
13th IFI French Film Festival 14-25 November 2012 @ Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Tickets available from the IFI box office at 01 679 3477 or online www.ifi.ie - www.ambafrance-ie.org
Béatrice Dalle Benoit Jacquot Reba Kateb Juliette Binoche Héléna Klotz Alice de Lencquesaing
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SCIENCE EXHIBITION “SCIENCE/FICTION: A JOURNEY IN THE HEART OF LIFE ” 1-30 NOVEMBER 2012
The French Embassy in Ireland, in partnership with the Institute of Technology Tallaght presents the exhibition "Science/Fiction: a journey in the heart of life" for the full month of November 2012. From living organisms, observed at the microscopic level. And from the work of France’s most visionary writer, Jules Verne. The panels on display are a superimposition of scientific photographs from the Inserm image bank and old engravings illustrating the writings of Jules Verne. These striking images are the creation of Eric Dehausse, an iconographer at Inserm.
@ Institute of Technology Tallaght ADMISSION FREE th © Inserm/Philippe Roingeard - De la Terre à Launch of the exhibition on November 12 at 7pm with Claire la Lune, Jules Verne, Musée Jules Verne - Lissalde, Curator of the Exhibition and Philippe Roingeard (Inserm) Ville de Nantes - Photomontage : © who will give a public lecture (Free, please RSVP). Inserm / Eric Dehausse
* Some events, associated with this exhibition, will be organised during “Science Week” and “Library Ireland Week” 2012. Further information & events: www.ambafrance-ie.org
CINEMA THE JUNIOR GALWAY FILM FLEADH 7-10 NOVEMBER 2012
The Junior Galway Film Fleadh French Film this year is « The Kid with a Bike » (Le Gamin au vélo). This most recent film from the Dardenne brothers is a deserving winner of the Grande Prix at Cannes Film Festival 2011. A short French language film is screened beforehand « Un Peu Plus » (A Little More) by Conor Ferguson.
Screening with the support of the French Embassy in Ireland
This film is introduced by the Education Officer from IFI. Study Notes will be available on the day. www.galwayfilmfleadh.com “Le gamin au vélo” (The Kid with a Bike) by Jean-Pierre et Luc Dardenne
CONFERENCE THE FRENCH BOOK AND DUBLIN LIBRARIES, 1450-1750 8-10 NOVEMBER 2012
This conference brings together French and Irish scholars specializing in the multi- facetted history of print during the early modern period. Each half-day session will be held in a different Dublin library. In addition to the research papers, each session incorporates a presentation of the library's French collections, and an opportunity to view original early modern material.
Places are limited, so registration is necessary. Please contact [email protected] Full Programme www.ucd.ie
EDUCATION REGISTRATION FOR NEXT DELF/DALF EXAM SESSION 12 NOVEMBER - 14 DECEMBER 2012
Registration for next DELF/DALF exam session to be held in January 2013, will be opened from 12th November to 14th December 2012. Further information is available at: www.alliance-francaise.ie and at the Alliance Française reception, 1 Kildare street, Dublin 2.
June 2012 DELF/DALF diplomas are now available at the receptions of: Dublin: Alliance Française de Dublin Cork: Alliance Française de Cork Limerick: Alliance Française de Limerick Waterford: Alliance Française Wexford / Waterford Galway: Alliance Française Galway
Please contact [email protected] for further information. www.ambafrance-ie.org
PHOTOGRAPHY « APRÈS PARIS » 22 NOVEMBER 2012
PhotoIreland presents the second edition of 'Après Paris', a night dedicated to contemporary Photography with a special focus on Paris’ photographic events during November: Paris Photo, Nofound Photofair, Photo Off, Photo Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Offprint, Kiosk, Jeu de Paume, and more. This will be a night to remember!
The highlight will be a special presentation by Emeric Glayse, Art Director of nofound photo fair.
Join us at Steambox to celebrate and discover amazing publications at The Library Project, a collection of publications around Photography, the core of a public resource library already holding over 700 items from 150 publishers worldwide, a wealth of publications unseen in Ireland.
With the support of the Cultural Service of the French Embassy in Ireland and IMOCA
Thursday 22 November, 7pm @ Steambox, School Street, Dublin 8 - Map ADMISSION FREE RSVP at the Facebook event page. [email protected] - 087 6856169 steambox.imoca.ie
EDUCATION THE NEW PEDAGOGICAL FILM GUIDE HAS BEEN LAUNCHED!
The pedagogical film guide, part of the French Film Project, is a partnership between the French Embassy’s Cultural Service, the Irish Film Institute and the Arts Council, which includes an annual touring of a movie in French language along with the publishing of a study guide. The chosen film for this year’s French Film Project is “Le gamin au vélo/The Kid with a Bike” the most recent film from the Dardenne brothers and a deserving winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes Film Festival 2011.
The "Gamin au vélo" study guide, which has been launched at the FTA conference on October 12, is now available for free download. The film will be touring in various venues in Ireland as part of the 2012 IFI Education programme.
French Film Project - Senior Cycle “Le gamin au vélo” (The Kid with a Bike) @ Irish Film Institute www.ifi.ie
Cultural and Scientific Service Tel. 00353 (0)1708 8300 Embassy of France in Ireland [email protected] 4th Floor, 1 Kildare Street Dublin 2 www.ambafrance-ie.org
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