For the fifth year, Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz (TRK) presents A Week of French Language Cinema in Los Angeles, with FREE nightly screenings of critically acclaimed Francophonic films, from Saturday, March 15 to Thursday, March 20, 2014. The program includes notable films from France (3/15), Canada (3/16), Senegal (3/17), Belgium (3/18), Switzerland (3/19), and Quebec (3/20). All films include subtitles in English and nightly screenings start at 7:30pm. Saturday’s opening night screening and Thursday’s closing screening are preceded by receptions with wine and hors d’oeuvres at 7:00pm.
For the 5th Year Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz Presents
A Week of French Language Cinema in Los Angeles
With Six Nights of FREE Screenings of Critically Acclaimed
Francophonic Movies with English Subtitles
Saturday, March 15 to Thursday, March 20, 2014
In Collaboration with the Consulates of France, Belgium, Switzerland,
and Canada; the Quebec Government Office in LA; and TV5Monde
LOS ANGELES, CA – March 11, 2014 – For the fifth year, Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz (TRK) presents A Week of French Language Cinema in Los Angeles, with FREE nightly screenings of critically acclaimed Francophonic films, from Saturday, March 15 to Thursday, March 20, 2014. The program includes notable films from France (3/15), Canada (3/16), Senegal (3/17), Belgium (3/18), Switzerland (3/19), and Quebec (3/20). All films include subtitles in English and nightly screenings start at 7:30pm. Saturday’s opening night screening and Thursday’s closing screening are preceded by receptions with wine and hors d’oeuvres at 7:00pm. To RSVP, please email rsvp.trk@lyceela.org with name, email address, number of people attending, and the screening(s) guests would like to attend. All films are suitable for audiences ages 13 and up. Admission is FREE! This program is presented in collaboration with the Consulates of France,Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada; the Quebec Government Office in Los Angeles; and TV5Monde. Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz at Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles is located at 10361 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310-286-0553). To learn more about Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz, please visit http://www.theatreraymondkabbaz.com.
“For the fifth year, Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz is bringing the very best of French language cinema from around the world to Los Angeles,” says Pierre Leloup, Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz Executive and Artistic Director, “This is truly a unique festival, in a wonderful environment, with a great crowd, and remarkable French language films.”
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Mr Hublot
Schedule –
Saturday, March 15, 2014 • France
Opening Reception: 7:00pm; Screening: 7:30pm
• Mr Hublot (2014 Academy Award winner for “Best Animated Short”)
Directed by: Laurent Witz & Alexandre Espigares
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbHYMGkX6Ro
• Adieu Berthe: L’Enterrement de Mémé
Directed by: Bruno Podalydès
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1L_hCFhwZY
Sunday, March 16, 2014 • Canada
Screening: 7:30pm
• Louis Cyr: L’Homme le Plus Fort du Monde
Directed by: Daniel Roby
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itXnWJc_4BQ
Monday, March 17, 2014 • Senegal
Screening: 7:30pm
• Aujourd’hui
Directed by: Alain Gomis
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbR-5FiVCQg
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 • Belgium
Screening: 7:30pm
• Fable Domestique
Directed by: Ann Sirot & Raphael Balboni
Trailer: http://vimeo.com/35796485
• La Tendresse
Directed by: Marion Hansel
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmi_LUX70w8
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 • Switzerland
Screening: 7:30pm
• Win, Win
Directed by: Claude Tonetti
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68ijADnQms8
Thursday, March 20, 2014 • Quebec
Closing Reception: 7:00pm; Screening: 7:30pm
• Gabrielle
Directed by: Louise Archambault
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1_FkjD9I58
Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz –
Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz is a non-profit institution dedicated to the promotion of art and culture in the West Los Angeles area. This 220-seat theatre welcomes multidisciplinary and multicultural shows. TRK’s mission is to be an open window on French and international cultures, as well as to inspire and sustain a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
Links –
• Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz – http://www.theatreraymondkabbaz.com
• Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz Event Page – http://www.theatreraymondkabbaz.com/2013/04/15/a-week-of-french-language-cinema
• Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Theatre-Raymond-Kabbaz/43864706321
• Facebook Event Page – https://www.facebook.com/events/615897388484249
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