Extra Events
Auckland: Films for Foodies: Haute Cuisine
Wednesday 27 February
5:30pm for 6:15pm screening
5:30pm arrival for a glass of Crossroads wine and light food sampling.
Screening of Haute Cuisine starts at 6:15pm.
Tickets $35 / Film Club $33.
Ticket includes a glass of wine, nibbles and a foodie gift bag.
Tickets available from Rialto Cinemas Newmarket or from their website: www.rialto.co.nz
Auckland: Pub Night
Tuesday 19 February 8pm
Ipanema (Ponsonby Road)
Come pit your wits against francophile film buffs and discover the exciting programme of the forthcoming festival!
Auckland: Conference – What makes French cinema French?
Tuesday 26 February from 6pm
University of Auckland As part of the Alliance Française French Film Festival, the French Department, University of Auckland, and Alliance Française are pleased to invite you to a presentation and discussion.
The seminar will be followed by an informal drinks reception.
Lecture Theatre 206 220, Level 2 Arts I Building. Entry from Level Two, near lecture theatre.
Wellington: An Afternoon with Tati
Sunday 3 March
2:30pm for 3:00pm screening
A fun-filled afternoon of French entertainment and traditional pâtisseries to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of Jacques Tati’s beloved Mr Hulot’s Holiday.
Regular festival ticket prices apply; bring loose change for pâtisseries.
Tickets available from Paramount Cinemas.
Wellington: A Taste of Switzerland
Tuesday 5 March
5:45pm for 6:30pm screening
The Embassy of Switzerland proudly presents Ursula Meier’s engrossing drama Sister. Swiss Ambassador Marion Weichelt invites ticket-holders to a taste of complimentary Swiss wine and cheese on arrival.
$15.00 for Alliance Française members, $16.50 for non-members.
Tickets available from Paramount Cinemas.
Wellington: Soirée Cinéphile: Paris-Manhattan
Friday 8 March
5:45pm for 6:30pm screening
Paramount Cinemas
Here is your chance to travel to Paris for an evening! Join the Alliance Française Wellington for complimentary wine and cheese before enjoying a screening of Sophie Lellouche’s charming and romantic Paris-Manhattan.
$15.00 for Alliance Française members, $16.50 for non-members.
Tickets available from Alliance Française Wellington or Paramount Cinemas.
Wellington: An Evening with Renoir
Thursday 14 March
5:45pm for 6:15pm screening
Be transported to the Cote d’Azur in the south of France, to share the life of Impressionist artist, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, in the new film Renoir by French director Gilles Bourdos. Hosted by the French travel company, France-The French Way, come and enjoy a glass of wine on arrival, and a guest speaker, before viewing the film.
Regular festival ticket prices apply. Available from Paramount Cinemas.
Wellington: Journal de France – Framing History
Tuesday 12 March, 1:00pm.
Paramount Cinemas
Join us for a celebration of French history during the seventh annual Alliance Française French Film Festival. The screening of Raymond Depardon’s Journal de France will be followed by a table ronde with guest speakers. Ideal for university students and history lovers.
Regular ticket prices apply. Tickets available from Paramount Cinemas.
Christchurch: An Evening with Renoir
Thursday 7 March
5:45pm for 6:15pm screening
Be transported to the Cote d’Azur in the south of France, to share the life of Impressionist artist, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, in the new film Renoir by French director Gilles Bourdos. Hosted by the French travel company, France-The French Way, come and enjoy a glass of wine on arrival, and a guest speaker, before viewing the film.
Regular ticket prices apply. Tickets available from Hoyts Northlands.
