French Film Club


The French Film Club is our invitation to discover the best of Francophone and French cinema.

From February to July 2024, 5 screenings of exclusive French-language films (with English subtitles) will take place at Manchester Central Library.

Once a month join us for the French Film Club which is free and open to all.

Advance registration obligatory, via our site (see below).


COMING UP at MANCHESTER CENTRAL LIBRARY


monday 18 March @5.45pm

Annie Colère / Angry Annie

Directed by Blandine Lenoir (2021, Drama, 1h59)
With
 Laure Calamy, Zita Hanrot, India Hair
Cert. TBC (recommended 12+)

"A countryside village in France, 1974. When she accidentally becomes pregnant, Annie, a working mother of two teenagers, meets with the Movement for the Liberation of Abortion and Contraception (MLAC); doctors and women who perform illegal abortions in the public eye, practicing a free, safe and respectful method. Gradually Annie will join their battle, which will bring a new meaning to her life."

View trailer here - Registration obligatory, via our website.
Let us know you'll be attending here



Monday 29 april @5.45pm

La Page Blanche /Eloïse's Journey

Directed by Murielle Magellan  (2022, Comedy - Literary adaptation, 1h39)
With
Sara Giraudeau, Pierre Deladonchamps, Sarah Suco, Grégoire Ludig
Cert. TBC (recommended 12+)

 "When Eloise wakes up, she has no memories of her past. Her friends, her job, her family, her life: she truly is a mystery to herself. Patching a few pieces together, Eloise manages to find her flat and her job. However, with no recollection of who she was, she finds herself navigating someone else's life. As the days go by, Eloise discovers who she was and is not fond of it. Eloise realizes her amnesia is an opportunity. It is time for a fresh start!"

View trailer here - Registration obligatory, via our website.
Let us know you'll be attending here



Monday 20 May @5.45pm

Un homme de trop /Shock Troops

Directed by Costa-Gavras (1967, Historical film, 1h50)
With
Claude Brasseur, Jean-Claude Brialy, Jacques Perrin, Maurice Garrel
Cert. TBC (recommended 12+)

"In this WWII drama, twelve captured French soldiers await their impending executions in a German prison camp. Fortunately, a wily resistance fighter and his men come to rescue the ill-fated dozen. The rescue attempt succeeds, but the rebels become worried when they discover a thirteenth prisoner who has come with the others. This fellow carries no ID, and now the fighters must decide whether he should die on the spot or continue on with the others."

View trailer here - Registration obligatory, via our website.
Let us know you'll be attending here



MONDAY 3 jUNE @5.45pm

Les 2 Alfred / French Tech

Directed by Bruno Podalydès (2020, Comedy, 1h32)
With
Denis Podalydès, Sandrine Kiberlain, Bruno Podalydès,
Cert. TBC (recommended 12+)

"Alexandre is unemployed and his bank account has been frozen. His wife is on a two-month top secret nuclear submarine mission. While she’s away, he has to prove that he can take care of the children and find a job. Following a surreal interview, he is hired at The Box on a trial basis – and thus Alexandre enters the 24-7 world of a greenwashed start-up with a strict no-child policy. He meets Arcimboldo, who juggles different jobs and apps and offers to look after the kids in exchange for accommodation. Between Alexandre’s killer colleague Severine, incessant conference calls and endless team building sessions, keeping his secret is no easy challenge…"

View trailer here - Registration obligatory, via our website.
Let us know you'll be attending here


Unless otherwise indicated, all Alliance Française de Manchester cultural events are open and accessible to everyone. They are public events and under 18s remain the responsability of their parent/guardian at all times. Please be aware that films may not have a UK age classification.




 


Address:
125 Portland Street
Manchester M1 4QD

Phone: 0161 236 7117
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