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Ciné Club Yearly Schedule (Adobe Reader required)
Ciné Club des Enfants schedule.
Ciné Club May: Tanguy
May 28th, 2010 - 7 p.m.
Alliance Française Médiathèque
Free to AF members
Non-members suggested donation: $5
Tanguy is a 28-year old overgraduated student and professor of Asian languages at the university. He is successful financially as well as with women... but he still lives with his parents! For years his mother is quite happy with the arrangement, but she finally comes around to her husband's point of view that it's time for Tanguy to leave the nest. They join forces to make Tanguy's life a living hell, but Tanguy doesn't give up too easily.
French with English subtitles. Unrated, profanity and adult situations, 108 minutes.
Thank you to our sponsor: Scarecrow Video
Ciné Club June: Le Quai des Brumes
Friday, June 25, 2010 - 7 p.m.
Alliance Française Médiathèque
Free to AF members
Non-members suggested donation: $5
Adapted from a novel by Jacques Prévert, Le Quai des Brumes stars that eternal victim of society, Jean Gabin. Having deserted the French army, Gabin ducks into a back alley and meets the lovely Michelle Morgan. He becomes her champion by taking on her evil "protectors", but loses his last bid for freedom--and his life--in the process.
French with English subtitles. Unrated, 91 minutes.
Thank you to our sponsor: Scarecrow Video
Ciné Club des Enfants: Madeline
Friday, May 21st, 2010 - 4 p.m.
Alliance Française Médiathèque
Free to AF members
Non-members suggested donation: $5 per family
Films are shown in French. A light goûter will be served.
In an old house in Paris, that was covered in vines, twelve little girls lived in two straight lines. The smallest one, in rain or shine, was the fearless Madeline, and she is the heroine of this family comedy based on L. Bemelan's classic book series about a Parisian schoolgirl and her classmates.
This live-action feature produced in France stars Hatty Jones as Madeline, Frances McDormand as Miss Clavel, and a supporting cast with Ben Daniels and Nigel Hawthorne.
Rated PG, for momentary language, appropriate for ages 6-12, 88 minutes.
Ciné Club des Enfants: Caillou
Friday, June 18th, 2010 - 4 p.m.
Alliance Française Médiathèque
Free to AF members
Non-members suggested donation: $5 per family
Films are shown in French. A light goûter will be served.
Caillou is a 4-year-old boy who delights in the small wonders of the world around him, embellishing everything he sees with his rich imagination. Surrounded by his parents, his little sister, Rosie, his grandparents and friends his age, Caillou discovers the world and just can't wait to grow up! Everything around him is an excuse to embark on exciting adventures, learn new things and have fun. Whether he's at school, at home or in a park, Caillou finds opportunities for learning and growing everywhere!
Rated G, appropriate for ages 2 and up.
Become a Volunteer for our Ciné Club!
We are currently looking for passionate cinéphiles to volunteer for our monthly Ciné Club. Are you a fan of French cinema? Do you want to improve your language skills by participating in discussions after the movie?
Let us know your interests!
Please email events@afseattle.org or call 206.632.5433.
Conversation Club
High-beginner to pre-intermediate level speaker opportunity
Every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month
4-5:30 p.m.
Alliance Française Mediathèque
Join us for an informal gathering of members who wish to practice their French in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Free to AF members
$5 for Non-Members
Advanced level? You can use the Alliance facilities for your own club, don't hesitate to let us know. We'd be happy to help any member organize it. Email us at info@afseattle.org
French Scrabble at the Alliance
Mark your calendars! New day and time.
First Saturday of each month, from 1 P.M.
Third Saturday of each month, from 1 P. M.
Médiathèque, Alliance Française
Free for AF members
The French Scrabble group welcomes both new and drop-in attendees. Play with a fun and genial group and build your French vocabulary; make friends and bring visitors.
An intermediate to advanced French level is advisable.
