Do you love cinema, the French language, or perhaps both? Or are you still mourning the loss of downtown’s last movie theatre and longing to watch a film in a setting that revives that magic?
The Yale French Department Ciné Club, organized by Apolline Cuchet and Saly Touré, invites you to explore timeless classics and award-winning contemporary films that shape French cinema. From animated films and political dramas to comedies and heartfelt coming-of-age stories, there will be something for everyone! Screenings are open to everyone in the Yale community. Films will be screened in French with English subtitles.
We’re excited to present our fourth screening of the cycle entitled “La Discorde” (Discord) on Thursday, November 7th at 5:30 PM at HQ 136, featuring the critically acclaimed film Le Grand Bain by Gilles Lellouche.
Screened out of competition at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival and inspired by The Full Monty (1997), by Peter Cattaneo, this movie focuses on seven men from different walks of life and different generations, but who are all undergoing a personal crisis—depression, divorce, unemployment… These outcasts come together against all odds to form an all-male synchronized swimming team, and to train—and hopefully win—for the world’s championship, they are helped and coached by Delphine (Virginie Efira) and Amanda (Leïla Bekhti), who are both retired synchronized swimmers and medalists.
Want to take your mind off the current state of the world and have a laugh after a tense election period? Join us for this hilarious film on masculinity and community. If you loved Philippe Katerine’s performance at the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympic Games, you’re going to love him in this movie too.
The screening will begin with an introduction and will be followed by a discussion.
We look forward to seeing you for an evening of exceptional cinema and stimulating conversation!
Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 5:30pm
HQ #136
