Wed 27 August
The Diving Bell & the ButterflyDVD, an Icon film distribution The Diving Bell and The Butterfly is the remarkable true story of Bauby, a successful & charismatic editor-inchief of French Elle, who believes he is living his life to its absolute fullest when a sudden stroke leaves him in a life-altered state. While the physical challenges of Bauby's fate leave him with little hope for the future, he begins to discover how his life's passions, rich memories and newfound imagination can help him achieve a life without boundaries.
25 August - 6 September
"Because of you" by Marie Peter-ToltzThis exhibition features oil figure paintings that express the sensuality and beauty of the female figure, the intensity of the mother and child relationship, as well as expressionistic portraits of children. The public will be confronted by her evocative work, as well as captivated by the eyes of her figures that convey sadness, contemplation and melancholy.
Opening Wed 27 August from 6pm
Depot gallery, 2-6 Danks St, Waterloo
Thurs 4 September
Cinema Release “Welcome to the Sticks”Dany Boon’s hilarious comedy “Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis” was released in France in February to become the biggest opener in French history. Post office manager Philippe Abrams (Merad) and his wife Julie (Felix) love the sunny South of France. But when Philippe gets caught trying to cheat his way into a transfer to a Riviera resort, the punishment could not be worse. Philippe must pay for his sins by spending three years at a post office in the dreaded Nord Pas de Calais, France's northernmost region, reputed for its heavy industry and cool climate...
Tuesday 2 September
Launch of “Ma Folie Française” (My French Folly) by Marisa RaoulIt has been described as “a vivacious contemporary tale of life, love and dreaming and as a sheer joy to read.” Certainly it is a celebration of all things French.
Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Rd- 6pm
Bookings: 02 9660 2333
Concours Ecoles 2008 Alliance Française de Sydney
Prix Spécial: 1 return flight Sydney - Noumea
The overall winner will be chosen from the first prize winners who participated in the 2008 Alliance Française Concours and will be awarded at the Annual School Award Ceremony in November. Sponsored by Aircalin
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(Conditions apply)
May - September
2008 Alliance Française School Competitions
A wide range of French language activities and competitions available for your primary and secondary school students. Activities are closely based on the NSW Board of Studies Syllabus and are graded according to the level of difficulty and number of hours of French study undertaken. Each competition is accompanied by a complete, ready-to-use Resource Dossier provided to member schools upon registration.
For more information, contact Tricia Coroneos:
9292 5712 or triciac@afsydney.com.au