*PLEASE NOTE: April 25th Screening has been RESCHEDULED for next Wednesday, April 30th at 6:30pm in HQ #132.
Do you love cinema, the French language, or perhaps both? Or are you still mourning the loss of downtown New Haven’s 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 looking forward to seeing you at the final screening of the Ciné-club for the academic year 2024–2025, taking place on Wednesday, April 30th, at 6:30 PM in HQ 132.
We will be concluding our spring screening cycle, “La Transition”, which focuses on coming-of-age stories, with L’Île au trésor (Treasure Island) by French director Guillaume Brac.
A heartfelt documentary set in a leisure park in the Paris suburb of Cergy-Pontoise, L’Île au trésor follows teens and kids from the area during their summer break. Compiling moments of long hours spent playing, swimming, arguing, and flirting, Brac’s documentary speaks to freedom and nostalgia, capturing the fleeting magic of teenage summers. This gentle and sunlit documentary is the perfect send-off for the summer holidays!
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!
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, at 6:30 PM – HQ 132 - Whether you miss your teenage years, love French film, or are just looking for a feel-good evening - come join us!
Best wishes,
The Yale French Department Ciné Club
