Courses and screenings

Waterman’s Arts Centre

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(Sample notes here: Téchiné or The Illusionist)

2022 Dates French Impressions

We are now up and running again

Autumn dates:

September 17th EIFFEL about the man
who built the tower Roman Duris lead

October 15th BOTH SIDES OF THE BLADE August 26th (Note change of date)
Juliette Binoche and Vincent Lindon in Claire Denis’ new film

November 12th To be decided.

December 10th To be decided.

The Cinema Museum – French Sundaes are back!

2022 Dates at last!

The Cinema Museum, Elephant and Castle

Museum opens at 1.30 for event at 2.30. Finishes by 5.30

At 2.30 a talk and introduction, a screening of a complete feature, tea and cakes and a chance to see some of the amazing exhibits at the lovely Museum

March 27th
La Kermesse Héroïque (Carnival in Flanders) one of the great French films of the 30’s. A small town in 17th century Flanders anticipates the invasion of Spanish army. Resist or appease? Their cunning plan proves a surprise to everyone. Jacques Feyder’s award-winning comedy in a newly restored version. More about the film. With a look at the French popular cinema of the 30’s.
May 15th
Le Dernier Combat (The last battle), Luc Besson’s storming look at a dystopian post nuclear French landscape with tension, humour and all the traits that led him to become one of France’s most popular directors. Trailer here. We will be looking at the director Besson became as introduction.
June 12th
Un Homme et une femme (A man and a Woman) the quintessential French romance that won its maker, Claude Lelouch, an Oscar and had everyone humming Daaaa Daaaa Daaaa dadidadida daaa daaa daaa dadidadida Here’s a link if you don’t know what I’m talking about . Accompanied by a look at the work of Claude Lelouch.
July 10th
Swimming Pool François Ozon’s excellent thriller with Charlotte Rampling and Ludivine Sagnier. Something twisty and funny to finish off the season.