DOUBLE IN-SEASON PASSES TO BE WON (see further below)
THE HEDGEHOG (LE HERISSON) M -
100 mins - 2009
Director: Mona Achache
Actors: Josiane Balasko / Garance Le Guillermic / Togo Igawa / Anne Brochet / Ariane Ascaride
The Hedgehog is touching tale of love, life and the beauty of unexpected friendships. Renée (Josiane Balasko), the concierge of a grand Parisian apartment building, meets with society’s expectations of what a concierge should be: reliable yet uncultured. But beneath this façade lies the real Renée: passionate about books and art and more knowledgeable in many ways than her employers. Meanwhile, several floors up, eleven-year-old Paloma Josse (Garance Le Guillermic) is determined to avoid the pampered and vacuous future laid out for her. Fascinated by art and philosophy, she questions and documents her life, drawing trenchant and often hilarious observations on the world around her. When a new neighbour, the enigmatic Mr Ozu (Togo Igawa), moves into the building Renée and Paloma sense an individual who shares their interest in the unusual.
Cinema Nova presents its forth Page to Picture event with a preview screening of Le Herisson (the Hedgehog) followed by a panel discussion. The Hedgehog is based on the acclaimed book 'The Elegance of The Hedgehog' by French novelist and professor of philosophy Muriel Barbery. On-hand to talk about the film adaptation will be Dave Graney (musician/actor/Triple R broadcaster), Philippa Hawker (the Age), Danièle Kemp (SBS Radio) and more to be announced. Hosted by Thomas Caldwell (Cinema Autopsy, Joy FM, Triple R). Sunday July 4th at 3pm. Tickets from www.cinemanova.com.au
DOUBLE IN-SEASON DOUBLE PASSES TO BE WON (Offer open to current AFM members & students)
For your chance to win a double pass to see The Hedgehog, simply be one of the first to email us at: info@afmelbourne.asn.au with subject line: "The Hedgehog", your full name, and your membership No or class attended.
NOTE: Winners will be notified by return email and will need to pick-up their passes from our front desk.
The Alliance Française French Film Festival proudly celebrates its 21st year with a record-breaking 43 new features, screening from
Thursday 4 March until Wednesday 24 March at Palace Cinema Como, Palace Balwyn, Palace Westgarth and Kino Cinemas.
The festival has been extended till Wed 24 March, with some extra screenings at Palace Balwyn, Westgarth and Kino Cinemas.
- Wed 17 Mar 6.45pm at Palace Como
- Thu 18 Mar 6.45pm at Palace Westgarth
General Admission prices
CLOSING NIGHT: SOLD OUT
MELBOURNE PREMIERE OF "SERGE GAINSBOURG : JE T'AIME... MOI NON PLUS"
- Sun 21 March 6.00pm at Palace Cinema Como
Cointreau cocktails will precede the 6.30pm screening.
All tickets $25.00
Q&A WITH DIRECTOR JAN KOUNEN
OF
"COCO CHANEL & IGOR STRAVINSKY"
- Mon 29 Mar 6.45pm at Palace Como
- Tue 30 Mar 6.45pm at Palace Westgarth
General Admission prices
EXTRA SCREENING AT THE FESTIVAL:
Mon 22 March
Westgarth
7.00pm LITTLE NICOLAS
9.00 pm SKIRT DAY
Kino
6.30pm FATHER OF MY CHILDREN
Tue 23 March
Westgarth
6.30pm MLLE CHAMBON
8.45pm WILD GRASS
Kino
6.15pm LOL (digi)
8.30pm FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE
Balwyn
7.00pm SKIRT DAY
Wed 24 March
Westgarth
6.45pm LOL
Kino
6.30pm LITTLE NICOLAS
8.30pm SKIRT DAY
Balwyn
6.30pm I’M GLAD MY MOTHER IS ALIVE
LIST OF FILMS
Blood’s Thicker than Water
It’s not always easy being a family… Life goes on.
- BELLAMY, directed by Claude CHABROL
- BLAME IT ON MUM, directed by Cécile TELERMAN
- FATHER OF MY CHILDREN, directed by Mia HANSEN-LOVE
- I’M GLAD MY MOTHER IS ALIVE, directed by Claude & Nathan MILLER
- LOL, directed by Lisa AZUELOS
- MAKING PLANS FOR LENA, directed by Christophe HONORÉ
- THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE,
directed by Rémi BEZANÇON
- TOMORROW AT DAWN, directed by Denis DERCOURT
First Feature Films
Fresh new visions from the directors of tomorrow
- ANYTHING FOR HER, directed by Fred CAVAYÉ
- FIRST SNOW, directed by Lucien JEAN-BAPTISTE
- THE HEDGEHOG, directed by Mona ACHACHE
- IN YOUR ARMS, directed by Hubert GILLET
- LEGAL AID, directed by Hannelore CAYRE
- ONE FOR THE ROAD, directed by Philippe GODEAU
- QUEEN TO PLAY, directed by Caroline BOTTARO
- YOU’LL MISS ME, directed by Amanda STHERS
Comedy
Satiric, provocative, off the wall… even the first Camembert Western!
- CHANGE OF PLANS, directed by Daniéle THOMPSON
- FASHION VICTIM, directed by Gérard JUGNOT
- INCOGNITO, directed by Eric LAVAINE
- LITTLE NICOLAS, directed by Laurent TIRARD
- LUCKY LUKE, directed by James HUTH
- NEUILLY YO MAMA!, directed by Gabriel JULIEN-LAFERRIÉRE
- OSS 117: LOST IN RIO, directed by Michel HAZANAVICIUS
- PLEASE, PLEASE ME!, directed by Emmanuel MOURET
Love at First Sight
Seven movies, seven love stories… Seven reasons to rush to the cinema
- COCO CHANEL & IGOR STAVINSKY, directed by Jan KOUNEN
- EVERY JACK HAS A JILL, directed by Jennifer DEVOLDÉRE
- LEAVING, directed by Catherine CORSINI
- MADEMOISELLE CHAMBON, directed by Stéphane BRIZÉ
- REGRETS, directed by Cédric KAHN
- SOMEONE I LOVED, directed by Zabou BREITMAN
- WILD GRASS, directed by Alain RESNAIS
Resistance
Past, present, future… the fight against unfairness must carry on
- THE ARMY OF CRIME, directed by Robert GUÉDIGUIAN
- IN THE BEGINNING, directed by Xavier GIANNOLI
- KORKORO, directed by Tony GATLIF
- NO PASARAN, directed by Eric MARTIN & Emmanuel CAUSSÉ
- SKIRT DAY, directed by Jean-Paul LILIENFIELD
- WELCOME, directed by Philippe LIORET
- WHITE MATERIAL, directed by Claire DENIS
Kids
It’s never too early to go to the cinema
- TROUBLE AT TIMPELTILL, directed by Nicolas BARY
- THE TRUE STORY OF PUSS ‘N BOOTS, directed by Jéróme
DESCHAMPS, March MAKEIEFF & Pascal HÉROLD
Be sure to secure your tickets early - as always, the most popular titles will sell out well in advance of the Festival commencing.
VIVE LE CINEMA !
SO FRENCHY SO CHIC 2010
The treasure chest that makes up the 2010 So Frenchy double album offers 34 absolute gems. Just a few highlights would have to include Emmanuelle Seigner, the actress wife of controversial director Roman Polanski, serving up a perfect 80s-esque slice of optimism called Le jour parfait. Another film star making an appearance is Charlotte Gainsbourg, daughter of French music god Serge and a Cannes Best Actress winner for Lars Von Trier’s Antichrist, with a trippy electro track from her latest album, IRM.
Vanessa Paradis may be the best known pop star outside the borders of France, with the possible exception of the First Lady... Read more
Available at the ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE MELBOURNE: $35.00
Alliance Française French Film Festival 2010 - Visit of Jean-Pierre Jeunet Photos of Opening Night
Alliance Française French Film Festival 2010 - Jean-Pierre Jeunet: in conversation with Richard Sowada
Alliance Française French Film Festival 2009 - Visit of Gérard Jugnot Photos of Opening Night
Alliance Française French Film Festival 2008 - Visit of Catherine Deneuve
Catherine Deneuve, screen goddess, is a figurehead of International cinema and a French icon. She was in Sydney and Melbourne for the 2008 Alliance Française French Film Festival, where she introduced screenings of her movie, Après Lui (After Him). Unifrance, the organization dedicated to promoting French cinema worldwide, chose Ponto Combo to cover the event. Watch extracts of the Melbourne press conference:
