August 2013 - Our Inner Child: Les Bêtises...
Tuesday 6th - The Chorus (Les Choristes)
Christophe Barratier
Synopsis: Set in 1948, music professor Clement Mathieu becomes the supervisor at a boarding school that rehabilitates troublesome little boys. What he discovers disconcerts him: the children are repressed and unhappy. Through the power of song, Clement strives to transform the students. Though at first they are unwilling, the classroom is soon animated with lively and enthusiastic voices. But Clement will find himself under fire from the traditionalist attitudes of the teaching staff around him, who believe that enjoyment has no place within their educational institution. Directed by Christophe Barratier Released in 2004 Starring Gérard Jugnot, Francois Berleand & Jacques Perrin Won Oscar Best's Foreign Movie 97 min. | In French with English subtitles 'Barratier made a first film touching, sensitive, personal. Especially as he’s surrounded by wonderful actors.' Le Figaroscope Click on the picture to see the trailer ! |
Tuesday 13th - Love Me If You Dare (Jeux d'enfants)
Yann Samuell
Synopsis: As adults, best friends Julien and Sophie continue the odd game they started as children -- a fearless competition to outdo one another with daring and outrageous stunts. While they often act out to relieve one another's pain, their game might be a way to avoid the fact that they are truly meant for one another. Written and directed by Yann Samuell Released in 2003 Starring Guillaume Canet, Marion Cotillard & Thibault Verhaeghe 93 min. | In French with English subtitles “The performances by Canet and Cotillard are wonderful; these two make one of the most delightful screen couples in recent years.” ReelViews Click on the picture to see the trailer ! |
Tuesday 20th - Petit Nicolas (Le Petit Nicolas)
Laurent Tirard
Synopsis: Nicolas has a happy existence, parents who love him , a great group of friends with whom he has great fun, and all he wants is for nothing to change. However, one day, he overhears a conversation that leads him to believe that his life might change forever, his mother is pregnant. He panics and envisions the worst. Directed by Laurent Tirard Written by Laurent Tirard and Gregoire Vigneron Released in 2009 Starring Maxime Godart, Valérie Lemercier & Kad Merad 91 min. | In French with English subtitles 'It is well done, well written, the actors are good: Le Petit Nicolas is a very nice movie.' Libération Click on the picture to see the trailer ! |
Tuesday 27th - Zazie dans le métro
Synopsis: When the mother of Zazie comes to Paris to meet her lover, she leaves her daughter with her uncle Gabriel. However the reckless and uncontrollable nephew leaves Gabriel's apartment and decides to visit Paris by subway. However the employees are on strike and the runaway girl gets Gabriel into trouble in a chaotic Paris. Directed by Louis Malle Written by Raymond Queneau and Louis Malle Released in 1960 Starring Catherine Demongeot, Philippe Noiret, Hubert Deschamps 89 min. | In French with English subtitles Click on the picture to see the trailer ! |