An Evening of Music & Film
with William Christie

Mon, Apr 24 at 7:30pm
FIAF Florence Gould Hall • In English

Join us for an evening with William Christie: harpsichordist, conductor, and founder of the world-renowned baroque-music ensemble Les Arts Florissants.

The evening will begin with Jarmila Buzková's documentary, The Art of Giving, which shadows Juilliard students training under the guidance of Christie at the Académie du Jardin des Voix in France. Following the film, William Christie and violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte will perform excerpts from beloved sonatas by Handel and Corelli, amongst others—a preview of their upcoming Carnegie Hall performance. The performance will be followed by a conversation and Q&A with Christie and de Swarte, moderated by Karin Brookes from Juilliard.

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APRIL CINÉSALON

Magnetic Melvil Poupaud

Tuesdays in April • 4pm & 7:30pm
FIAF Florence Gould Hall
Free for FIAF Members 

Join us for films from Melvil Poupaud's rich and diverse career selected by the charismatic actor himself.

Tue, Apr 11 at 7:30pm
Treasure Island (Rare Screening)
Dir. Raúl Ruiz, 1986
In English & French with English subtitles

Tue, Apr 18 at 4pm & 7:30pm
Broken English
Dir. Zoe R. Cassavetes, 2008
In English

Tue, Apr 25 at 4pm & 7:30pm
Laurence Anyways
Dir. Xavier Dolan, 2012
In Quebec French with English subtitles

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MAY CINÉSALON

Shining a Light: New French Documentaries

Tuesdays in May • 4pm & 7:30pm
FIAF Florence Gould Hall
Free for FIAF Members

This series of five new and inspiring French documentaries, each an insightful and intimate portrait of life, transports audiences across decades and around the world to offer fresh perspectives on gender, race, class and community.

The series kicks off on Tue, May 2 with the US premiere of Feminist Riposte featuring a Q&A with directors Simon Depardon and Marie Perennès and a Happy Hour.

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TALK IN MONTCLAIR

A Conversation with Author Anne Berest

Thu, May 11 at 6:30pm
Followed by a Q&A and Book Signing
Montclair Public Library
In English

The Montclair Literary Festival and FIAF, welcome best-selling author Anne Berest to celebrate the English language publication of her award-winning novel, The Postcard. Berest will speak with renowned book editor Kate Tuttle.

The event is presented in partnership with Montclair Public Library, Villa Albertine, and Watchung Booksellers.

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PERFORMANCE

Isabella Rossellini
Darwin's Smile

NYC Premiere
Mon, May 15 at 7:30pm
FIAF Florence Gould Hall
In English

Come see Isabella Rossellini on stage at FIAF in Darwin’s Smile, her incredible one-woman show demonstrating the nature of animal emotions.

Utilizing comedy and costumes, the show is an opportunity to understand complex scientific theories while being thoroughly entertained.

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FRENCH FOR TODDLERS, KIDS, & TEENS

FRENCH CAMP

Spring Day Camps
for Toddlers & Kids

Mon–Fri, Apr 17–21
In Person at FIAF Manhattan

Pre-K: 9am–12 / 9am–4pm
Grade K–3: 9am–4pm

Kids are invited to dive into the fun and fascinating world of animals during week-long spring camps. They'll discover animals and insects that live on farms, in the savanna, under the sea, and in the forest. Daily French lessons are paired with creative art, music, and sports activities.

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CULTURE & LANGUAGE VOYAGE

French Immersion Trip to Paris for Teens

Sun, Aug 6–Sat, Aug 12
Registration Deadline: Apr 17
Grades 9–12 • Beginner/Intermediate

Info Sessions on Apr 13 & 14
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Teens are invited to travel to Paris this summer to learn French and enjoy the best of the city's cultural scene! Highlights include French lessons at France Langue, a cruise on the Seine, visits to Montmartre, the Sacré Coeur, and the Louvre, a cooking workshop, and more.

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