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Chers amis,
"A peine sortis du berceau,
Nous sommes allés faire un saut
Au boulevard du temps qui passe,
En scandant notre 'Ça ira'... "
Ces quelques paroles sont d'un chanteur
qui n'aimait pourtant guère défiler ;
elles sont de Georges Brassens.
Quarante ans plus tard, nous vous
proposons de débattre avec
le professeur Elizabeth
Rechniewski, de l'université
de Sydney, et ses invités de
la question :
"Que reste-t-il de mai 68 ?"
Nous présenterons des
affiches d'époque ainsi
que des informations
et un documentaire sur la période.
L'écrivain Philippe Claudel
sera parmi nous dans le
cadre du Sydney Writers'
Festival 2008 et nous aurons le plaisir
de le recevoir à l'Alliance Française pour
une rencontre avec tous les amoureux
de la langue et de la littérature françaises.
En mai, fais ce qu'il te plaît...
viens à l'Alliance.
Hervé Devoulon, Directeur | May 2008 Dear Friends,
"A peine sortis du berceau,
Nous sommes allés faire un saut
Au boulevard du temps qui passe,
En scandant notre 'Ça ira'... "
These are the lyrics of a singer who
actually didn't care much for protesting
in the streets... Georges Brassens.
Forty years later, we are giving you the
opportunity to debate with
Elizabeth Rechniewski, senior
lecturer at the University of
Sydney, and her special
guests on the topic:
"What is left of May 1968?"
We'll be displaying posters
from the period
and presenting
a documentary about
this event.
The Alliance Française will have
the pleasure of welcoming
writer Philippe Claudel as
part of the Sydney Writers' Festival
2008 - a must for all lovers of French
language and literature.
In May, do whatever takes your fancy...
come to the Alliance!
Hervé Devoulon, General Manager
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Annual General Meeting 2008
All our members are invited to the Alliance Française de Sydney’s Annual General Meeting 2008, which will be followed by a “Buffet Campagnard” in the best Alliance Française tradition.
Please confirm your presence with the form sent previously to you.
Alliance Française, 6.00pm
Monday 12 May
Tapas
If you missed out last month, Tapas is back by popular demand!
AF Café,12 to 3pm
$6 to $12, BYO wine
A glass of sangria per person offered with a meal.
Booking absolutely essential.
Thursday 29 May
What is Left of May 68?
Debate night hosted by Dr Elizabeth Rechniewski, senior lecturer at the University of Sydney, specialist in social and political history of post-war France. Speakers:
- Paul Dwyer, director, dramaturg and specialist in Theatre and Performance studies
- Tom Morton, writer, journalist and broadcaster with Radio National
- Michelle Royer, specialist in French cinema and Feminist studies
This round table seeks to avoid both nostalgia and blame through a discussion on the mid-term and long-term effects of these events in various fields such as cinema, theatre, movements surrounding identity and political evolution in Eastern Europe. The round table will be held in both English and French.
A documentary presenting historical footage will be screened at 3pm as part of our Ciné-Club.
Posters kindly provided by Annandale Gallery
Grand café, 6 to 8pm. Booking essential
Wine available by the glass
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
 Monday 14 July
Bastille Day
Time flies and "le 14 juillet" is around the corner, already! We have found a new venue to entertain you, so keep your eyes open for the official announcement on our website.
Thursday 22 May
Meet Philippe Claudel  Philippe Claudel is a writer, teacher, scriptwriter and much more! His first novel, Meuse l'Oubli, was published in 1999. Since then, he has had 18 novels, short stories and essays published in less than ten years! His 2003 novel, Les âmes grises, was voted best book of the year by Lire Magazine and awarded the Renaudot prize. It has been translated into 23 languages and published in English as Grey Souls. An adaptation was also released in French cinemas. His books deal with family relationships, isolation, war, unresolved conflicts, buried pain... Even though people consider his work as gloomy, Claudel sees himself as an optimist. He has just directed his first film, Il y a longtemps que je t'aime, starring Kristin Scott Thomas and Elsa Zilberstein. Philippe Claudel will be one of the guests at this year's Sydney Writers' Festival and the Alliance Française is delighted and honoured to welcome him to meet French-speaking and francophile Sydneysiders. Philippe Claudel's participation is supported by the Embassy of France. AF Gallery, 7pm.
All welcome. Booking: 9292 5700 - Teamreception@afsydney.com.au
  Ciné-Club
Thursday 8 May, 6.30pm
Bon Cop, Bad Cop by Erik Canuel (Canada, 2006) This action-comedy follows the dysfunctional relationship between two Canadian policemen, one French-speaking, one English-speaking, who attempt to solve a crime committed on the border of Quebec and Ontario. 1h56. In French/English, English subtitles Thursday 15 May, 6.30pm
Les Amants Réguliers by Philippe Garrel, with Louis Garrel (France, 2004) 1969. Love blossoms between two young people who met during the strikes the year before. They spend their time smoking opium. 2h50. In French, no subtitles Thursday 22 May, 3pm
Milou En Mai by Louis Malle, with Michel Piccoli, Miou Miou (France, 1991) The strikes of May 1968 bring France to a standstill, confining a family reunion to their property in the Southwest of France. 1h45. In French, no subtitles Thursday 29 May, 3pm Special May 68 screening
Génération (France, 1988) May 1968 was one of the biggest moments of the 20th century. This historical footage and testimonies will help you relive these events. 1h08. In French, no subtitles For mature audience.
Free. Booking: 9292 5700 - Teamreception@afsydney.com.au
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Philippe Claudel at Sydney Writers' Festival
Thursday 22 May, 4-5pm
GritHow do we write about sordid reality? Why are writers drawn to doom and gloom? Sydney Dance Cie, Studio 2/3, Pier 4/5. FreeSaturday 24 May, 2.30-3.30pm
The Darker Side of LifeHow novels can explore corruption, innocence and redemption with lyricism and power. Sydney Dance Cie, Pier 4/5, Studio 4. Free
Sunday 25 May, 9.30-10.30am
Missing ChildrenPhilippe Claudel's Grey Souls and John Burnside's Glister are two darkly imagined and exquisitely written novels. Christine Cremen will debate with both authors. Pier 2/3, Upstairs Writers Salon. $15/$10.
Bookings 9250 1988
www.sydneytheatre.org.au
In cinemas
In cinemas now
Molière
In the spirit of Ridicule and Shakespeare in Love comes the latest comedy from Laurent Tirard (I Do), a crowd-pleaser with a splendid cast that was a huge hit in France.
Members' special: ten 2-for-1 passes
to be picked up at reception. Be quick!
In cinemas 15 May
Un secret
Adapted by Claude Miller from Philippe Grimbert's autobiographical novel, this is a splendid and moving saga of a Jewish family in post-war Paris, which managed to be both a critical and box office success in France. Not to be missed.
DVD releases
From 22 May
2 Days in Paris
Taking over $2 million at the Australian box-office, a romantic indie comedy with genuine laughs and a refreshing outlook on relationships.
From 8 May
Essential Patrice Leconte box set
Available for the first time as a box set, three pacy, innovative films, My Best Friend, Tango and Monsieur Hire, by one of France's most treasured directors. Great as a Mother's day present.
Proudly sponsored by :
Music
Fri 9 May, 6pm and Sat 10 May, 4pm
Angelique, by Jacques Ibert
French opera conducted by Cristian Cimei, Master student's of Conducting at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Sydney Conservatorium, $15.
Booking 8256 2222 or
www.music.usyd.edu.au.
Sunday 4 May, 3pm
Remembrance, by Coro Innominata
 This Sydney-based chamber choir promoting performing excellence, particularly in the area of sacred choral music, will enchant you with one of Josquin des Pres's most popular masses, The Missa Pange Lingua. They will also perform Song for Athene, the haunting elegys by John Tavener which has gained widespread popularity since its use at the funeral of Princess Diana.
Saint Scholastica's Chapel, Glebe.
$30, concession $25
Book on 0413 440 173
Sunday 25 May, 7pm
Euroglam
 It doesn't get quirkier than this, a Eurodance Party with live screening of the Eurovision Song Contest and food degustation.
Manning Bar, $10 ($7 AF member)
Level 2, Manning House
Manning Road, University of Sydney.
Tickets available on the night - 0409 997 447
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