Newsletter n°182 / May Follies





Dear franceinlondoner

cinema event

Special Preview: Mark of an Angel

on Monday 11 May at 8.30pm

Ciné lumière welcomes actress Sandrine Bonnaire for a Q&A following the UK premiere of her new film, "Mark of an Angel".

Film of the week

Little Ashes

Out this week

Much ink is about to be spilled over this controversial film about Dali, Lorca and Bunuel's tempestuous youth, friendship and love...

Interview with Paul Morrison and Matthew McNulty

Out this week

Touching, sincere and well-acted, Little Ashes, the new film about Dali, Lorca and Bunuel's tempestuous youth, friendship and love was both deeply moving and convincing. Therefore, I was extremely excited when our team was asked to interview its crew. And with good reasons.

Culture

Accentuate your life : our way of speaking.

Also in English

Sometimes, it can be difficult to understand each other in the same country. Accents can represent a linguistic mosaic which enhances our language or divide citizens. So, what does your accent hide or say about you?

society

London Season VS French Circuit

The full Calendar

The English Season is just about to begin. It is true that it is not what it used to be at the time of the 'Bal des Débutantes' but still, there are still a number of major events which have to be attended and to be seen at. But what about France? Is there such a thing as a Season? Or has the season become more and more something of 'Euro Season' or a 'World Season'?

cinema

Vinyan

Release 26th June

Devastated by the loss of their son, Joshua, in the tsunami of 2004, Paul (Rufus Sewell –The Illusionist) and Jeanne Belhmer (Emmanuelle Béart - 8 Femmes) have remained in Thailand. Since his body has never been recovered, they cling frantically to the hope that he has survived... Discover our review!

DVD

Belle de Jour - Belle Toujours DVD Set

Out on 22nd June

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the original French classic, a two disc DVD set of Luis Buñuel’s masterpiece of erotica Belle De Jour and Portuguese centenarian director Manoel de Oliveira’s stunning follow up, Belle Toujours is to be released on 22nd June 2009. Three sets to be won!

music

The Do at Kings College London Students Union (KCLSU)

13th May at 7.30pm

At Kings College London Students Union with Moriarty as guests! Only £8.50 A must-see.

Festival

Shepherd's Bush London Festival

Jamel Debbouzze

The Shepherd's Bush London Festival returns and will bring the best and most innovative live acts from all over the World to London W12 from 1st to 7th June. Comic and actor Jamel Debbouze will open the festival.

Books

May 2009 Book selection by the French Bookshop

Reading on the grass

What about lying on the grass and reading one of the books the French Bookshop has selected for you? May day, May day, you might actually enjoy it!

Classifieds

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Classifieds

Competitions

Play with France in London!

DVDs, cinema, theatre and concert tickets... Discover all the competitions of France in London! Time has come to play and win!

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