L’Etranger (François Ozon’s adaptation of Albert Camus’ classic novel), part of the official selection of this year’s French Film Festival UK (Photo courtesy Gaumont)


Festival director Richard Mowe introduces (in English) the 33rd edition of the French Film Festival UK which is coming soon to the Alliance Française Glasgow and the Glasgow Film Theatre from October to December. He will highlight award-winners from the Cannes Film Festival, a celebration of the work of Marcel Pagnol on the 150th anniversary of his birth; a tribute to the late Bertrand Blier; a focus on Québec cinema and films about such icons as Sarah Bernhardt, Charles Aznavour, Céline Dion, Simone Signoret and Yves Montand.

Catch clips of François Ozon’s adaptation of Camus’ L’Étranger; Yann Gozlan’s AI thriller Dalloway; Frank Dubosc’s dark comedy Un ours dans le Jura; and a silent treat Fantômas from 1913 in celebration of the 120th anniversary of the legendary Gaumont Studios (also including comedy hits The Dinner Game / Le Dîner de cons and Dead Tired / Grosse fatigue..

You can keep up to date on www.frenchfilmfestival.org.uk 

About the guest : 

Richard Mowe is an arts and features journalist working across Edinburgh, London, and Paris. His contributions span newspapers, radio, web media, and television, with a focus on cultural affairs, entertainment, and cinema. He is the founder and director of the French Film Festival UK and co-director of the Italian Film Festival. Richard Mowe has been honored as an Officier in the French Order of Arts and Letters.

The presentation is open to all students and friends of Alliance Française Glasgow. However, numbers are limited, so we encourage you to register in advance to secure your spot.

This event is organised by the Franco-Scottish Society.

  Thursday, 16th October
  6.30pm-8.30pm
  Alliance Française Glasgow
 The talk will be mainly in English with film extracts subtitled in English.
 Free but donations are welcomed

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