All You Need to Know About the French Film Festival 2017

The French Film Festival 2017 is back this November

ashley

20 Oct 2017

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French Film Festival 2017
Browse the gallery for the complete lineup of the feature films to be screened at this year's French Film Festival in Singapore.
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Club Europa
Directed by Franziska Hoenisch, Club Europe chronicles the chilling tale of a woman and her flatmates attempting to help a refugee. But how far will they go to 'help'?
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School of life
The school of life depicts one boy's adventures as he learns more about life, nature and its secrets.
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Elevator to the gallows
The Elevator to the Gallows delineates a chain a of ill-fated events unintentionally caused by the murder committed by a self-assured business man.
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Faultless
Directed by Sebastian Marnier, Faultless portrays the struggle of a woman who is plagued by financial issues. Prepare to be sucked into this intense and thought-provoking film that is guaranteed to tug at your heartstrings.
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Le Fils de Jean
Le Fils de Jean details one man's search for his roots and for his father in a town where no one seems to know him.
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Mal de pierres
At a time where a woman's role was solely marriage, the energetic and spirited Gabrielle attempts to live out her dream despite the mounting pressures of her parents and the society.
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Alone
Four teenagers wake up to a strangely deserted city the next morning. These teenagers team up to face the desolate and hostile world together as they attempt to survive in this mysterious catastrophe.
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Back to Burgundy
Back to the Burgundy illustrates the rediscovery of the relationship amongst three siblings, following their father's death. The mending and blossoming of their familial bond is one that'll undeniably tug at your heartstrings.
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Le Petit Spirou
Follow the adventures of the ambitious and adventurous Spirou, a rambunctious boy hoping to make the most of his time before his mother ships him off to a professional bellboy academy.
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Le Deux Amis
A film star falls head over heels in love with a mysterious yet charming woman who is serving a prison sentence on a semi-liberty regime.
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Madame
An American couple's maid disguises herself as a mysterious Spanish noble woman at a dinner party, under the orders of her employers. However, she did not expect a dandy British art broker to take a liking to her.
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Patients
Patients chronicles the story of a man trying to adjust to life as a disabled individual following a serious accident. Watch as he attempts to adjust and find solace in his new predicament.
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L’Odysee
An adventurous man invents the aqualung, a device that enables one to breathe underwater. There, he discovers a whole new world where he is willing to sacrifice everything to explore it.
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Tour de France
Tour de France chronicles the adventure and relationship between a young budding rapper and an elderly builder as they travel together across France.
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Jules et Jim
Jules et Jim details the intricate relationship amongst two men and a carefree woman called Catherine. However, difficulties arise when the wilful nature of Catherine jeopardises the friendship of Jules and Jim.
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Les Chevaliers Blancs
Prepared to get sucked into a thrilling tale of French humanitarian teams trying to aid the children of war-ridden Chad.

Get excited by the diverse and insightful lineup of French films to watch this year.

Clear out your schedule film buffs, for the French Film Festival 2017 returns to our Singaporean shores this November! This year, one can expect an exciting and diverse lineup of 16 intriguing and insightful French films.

From riveting action thrillers to uproarious comedies, the 2o17 lineup is certainly one to look forward to. With the lineup spanning across different genres, the festival will feature a slew of both French box office hits and classical works by the likes of cinematic geniuses like Jeanne Moreau.

EVENT DETAILS:

When: 9 November – 19 November 2017
Where: Shaw Theatres, The Projector and Alliance Française de Singapour

Head up to the gallery above for the feature films that will be screened at the 2017 French Film Festival!

The Film Festival is jointly organised by the French Embassy and the Institut Français Singapour. For more information about the French Film Festival 2017, visit their official website here.

Ashley Anand

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