Tuesday 2 September
AMFA Conference:
“Dr can I take the plane?” by Véronique Majesté-Larrouy
Véronique has worked as an inflight- doctor as well as a GP for migrants arriving in France. She will talk about the difficulties encountered as a doctor on flights. With increasing numbers of people travelling by plane who are medically at risk, the job has become quite challenging. Hence the question: “Dr, am I well enough to take the plane?”
AF Grand Café 6.30-8.00pm All welcome!

Wed 17 September
Conference by Brigitte Rollet: “Cinema and women after May 68”.
Brigitte Rollet is an expert on French cinema from the University of London Institute in Paris. She will speak about women after May 68 and cinema. Brigitte has written numerous articles on the subject. It should be a fascinating evening.
AF Gallery 6.30pm to 8pm
All welcome!

Thursday 4 September to Wednesday 1 October “Grand Alps” Exhibition and Talk by Lucienne Fontannaz Lucienne Fontannaz' paintings draw on her memories of the Swiss and French Alps, her desire to reconnect with the drama of the landscape that shaped her early childhood. She has explored the writings of famous 18th and 19th Century travellers into the Alps and found that their descriptions mirror her own powerful recollections of the mountains. Texts by Ruskin, Hugo, Rousseau, Goethe and other travellers accompany her paintings. Supported by the Consulate of Switzerland Opening 4 September AF Gallery 6.30 to 8pm No access to building after 7pm

Thurs 18 September
Wine Appreciation Course
Welcome to Wine Education with a Flair, by Stephane Pois Remember four words: Fun, Friends, Love, Passion. During the night we will try 3 Whites and 3 Reds from different areas of Australia. What colour is the wine? How do we taste? How do we drink wine? How to match wines and food? How do we smell? What are faults in wines? We will talk about the structure of a wine, balance, acidity, tannin... Most importantly, we will share our comments.
Members $45, Non-members $50. Limited seats, booking essential by 16 Sept 08
6.30pm - 8.30pm AF Café. No access to building after 7pm

Friday 19 September
Ateliers Jeux de Mots- High School Students
Come and challenge your minds in French at the Ateliers Jeux de Mots. This 2-hour work-shop consists of captivating activities & games based on French words - learn how to create charades, play French boggle, test and improve your vocabulary in French with non-stop games!
Years 9 & 10: 10.00am - 12.00pm; Years 11 & 12: 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Fees: $17.00/student for member schools $19.00/student for NM schools
For more information or for registration forms, please contact Tricia Coroneos: (02) 9292 5712 or triciac@afsydney.com.au

Discover the best way to learn French at the Alliance Française and find out more about studying and travel in France. Workshops, book stands, games organised by our teachers and many fun activities for kids, teenagers and adults!
Enrol that day for an Alliance Française class and receive
10% discount. All Welcome!

Fri 26 September
Un Fabuleux héritage- une soirée médievale
Join Laurel de Vietri and Wayward for an evening celebrating times gone by through dance, song and music. Come dressed for the occasion and you will be led by Laurel in period dances from France - peasant dances, imitative dances, dances to make you laugh as they transport you back in time. Wayward musicians will be accompanying the dances playing traditional instruments. Finger food and 2 glasses of wine included.
AF Café 6pm to 9pm Members: $40; Non-members: $50

Thurs 18 Septembre
DVD release “Molière” by Laurent Tirard
Spinning an intriguing fact about Molière’s life – a spell in prison - into a fanciful yarn, when Molière is bailed out by a wealthy trader who puts him up at his mansion and demands acting lessons, for he plans to woo a pretty, sharp-tongued Marquise. There’s a heartfelt story at the film’s core. Molière comes to discover that comedy can plumb depths as profound as tragedy, yet raise the human spirit to an audience’s delight.

Thurs 4 Septembre
Cinema Release “Welcome to the Sticks”
Dany Boon’s hilarious comedy “Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis” was released in France in February & has since become the biggest opener in French history. Post office manager Philippe Abrams & his wife Julie love the sunny South of France. But when Philipp 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 3 years at a post office in France's northernmost region, reputed for its heavy industry and cool climate...