We continue our fall-semester screening cycle, entitled “La Discorde” (Discord), this Friday (Oct. 11th @ 6:30 pm @ LC 102) with Sarah Suco’s thought-provoking film Les Éblouis (The Dazzled).

Based on the real story of its director’s childhood, Les Éblouis (2019) depicts a French family who enter a religious community, which is initially centered around charity and mutual aid, but gradually becomes sectarian. We follow 12-year-old Camille, the eldest of the four siblings, as she rebels against her parents and fights for her brothers’ and sisters’ freedom. Exploring fraternal and sororal solidarity in the face of religious trauma, Les Éblouis aims to bring to light the abuse children undergo in these dogmatic communities. If you loved Camille Cottin in Killing Eve or House of Gucci, you’ll also enjoy her performance in this movie!

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 6:30

 LC (Linsly-Chittenden) 102

Linsly-Chittenden Hall - 63 High St, New Haven, CT 06511

Dear Faculty, Staff, Students and Friends of the French Department,

Please join Us for the First Screening of the French Cine Club – Chez Nous (This is our land) by Lucas Belvaux - Friday, Oct. 4th @ 6:30 pm @ 53 Wall St Aud.

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 kick off our fall-semester screening cycle, entitled “La Discorde” (Discord), this Friday (Oct. 4th @ 6:30 pm @ 53 Wall St Aud) with a showing of Lucas Belvaux’s gripping film Chez Nous (This Is Our Land).

Chez Nous follows Pauline, a dedicated nurse in a small village in northern France, as she becomes entangled in a far-right political campaign. Pauline’s unexpected activism stirs turmoil in the community, testing loyalties and igniting tensions.

The film weaves together personal and political dynamics, revealing how far-right ideologies seep into communities. With the U.S. election approaching, the film is particularly relevant to the current political climate.

The film is screened for educational purposes within the French Department; it will be preceded by an introduction and followed by a discussion.

We hope to see you there for an engaging evening of cinema and conversation!  Bring your friends and roommates!  All are welcome.

With best wishes, and excitement ahead of Friday,

Apolline Cuchet & Saly Touré, ENS French lectors

This exam is for graduate students who need to fulfill a language requirement.  Exams consist of two passages to be translated from French to English.  A print dictionary is permitted for use, but not provided; students must supply their own.  Exams are held once per semester.

Fall 2024 

3:00 - 5:00pm, Friday November 15, 2024 HQ #133

PLEASE USE THIS QUALTRICS SURVEY TO SIGN UP FOR THE EXAM.

Contact Lauren Pinzka, Exam Proctor, for questions concerning the exam.

Please email the French Registrar, Bethany Hayes, if you have questions on how to sign up for the exam.

Fall 2024 Tables Français Begin Week of Sept 16

PLEASE NOTE:  Thursday’s Table will now be at Pierson College Dining Hall

 Graduate and Professional Students are welcome at the French Tables. 

*PLEASE NOTE: Each student must use their own meal swipes and a swipe must be used to access the Yale Dining Halls.The French Department will not be providing the swipes for you.

FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT:

Candace Skorupa, French Language Program Director: candace.skorupa@yale.edu

Bethany Hayes, Registrar: bethany.hayes@yale.edu