Jean-Pierre Melville, 1949.
Melville’s debut film is a lyrical portrait of French resistance to the Nazis during World War II. It chronicles the relationship between a German lieutenant, and a French uncle and niece amidst the German occupation of France. Melville adapted the screenplay from the 1942 book of the same name and even used the author’s house as a location. The film stands out for its use of voice over that lends clarity to the nearly silent uncle and niece. Melville, born Grumbach to Alsatian Jewish parents, fought in the French resistance, making this a decidedly personal work. 35mm Print Courtesy of the French Embassy.
When: Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: Ida Noyes Hall, Max Palevsky Cinema
1212 East 59th Street, Chicago, IL
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There was Chemistry, an installation about “getting personal and naming names” by Yann Toma, will open Tuesday October 25th as part of the Walls and Bridges program Chords and Discords at the Cultural Services of the French Embassy. The installation is free and open to the public. It will be on view from Wednesday, October 26 through Friday October 28, 2011.
Curated by the Villa Gillet, Walls and Bridges is a 10-day series of performances and critical explorations uniting French and American thinkers and performers from social sciences, philosophy and live arts. This season, “Infinite Affinities”, a special series co-sponsored by the Institut Français and co-curated by philosophers Avital Ronell and François Noudelmann, will bring many of France’s most innovative performance ar ... 
Celebrate the holiday season at FIAF’s elegant fête at the French Consulate!
In thanks to our Members for another wonderful year, FIAF invites you to join us for savory treats and a traditional Bûche de Noël. In the festive holiday spirit, there will also be drawings to win fabulous prizes.
When: Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Time: 6:30pm
Where: The French Consulate
934 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10021
Ticket: FIAF Members $30, Guest of Member $40
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