The origins of Bastille Day
In 1880, the Third Republic granted France a national holiday on 14 July in memory of the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789. This commemoration, which is intended to unite all French people in their loyalty to their country, is also an echo of the Festival of the Federation on 14 July 1790, a synonym for reconciliation. The …
One day, you’ll understand
In French with English subtitles. Starring Jeanne Moreau and Hippolyte Girardot. Opens Friday, August 14 at the Ridge Theatre . One Day You’ll Understand begins in Paris in 1987, when an elderly woman (Jeanne Moreau) is more disturbed by the televised Klaus Barbie war crimes trial than she lets on. Her son, Victor (Hippolyte Girardot), is obsessed with finding out …
The Canada Line is open… and so is the Alliance française!
Opening of the Canada Line! Open House at Alliance Française! To celebrate the opening of the Canada Line, Alliance Française is having a very special day for the whole family on August 17, 2009 from 2:00 to 7:00 p. Afternoon Activities in our Library: * story-telling * French culture quiz (great prizes to win), * movies projection (for children and …
French words on the loose
“With French, it’s the imagination that travels,” states linguist Marie Treps. The researcher has been tracking down the words that have found a comfortable home in the 28 European countries into which the language has ventured – words that convey a certain image of France and the French. French words have emigrated everywhere from Oslo to Madrid, Dublin to Istanbul …
Renoir, Polanski, Cavalier, Deneuve, Trintignant, Adjani, at the Pacific Cinematheque
The rules of the game (La règle du jeu) France 1939. Director: Jean Renoir Cast: Marcel Dalio, Nora Grégor, Jean Renoir, Roland Toutain, Mila Parély, Paulette Dubost, Gaston Modot http://www.cinematheque.bc.ca/the-rules-of-the-game The Tenant (Le locataire) France 1976. Director: Roman Polanski Cast: Roman Polanski, Isabelle Adjani, Shelley Winters, Melvyn Douglas, Jo Ann Fleet http://www.cinematheque.bc.ca/framesofmind/tenant Fire and Ice (Le …
L’Occitane Canada Becomes Affiliate of L’Occitane en Provence, France
L’Occitane Canada, currently distributed by Strom’s Enterprises Ltd., owned by Solange and Jon Strom, has been sold to the parent company of the French brand L’Occitane en Provence. The Canadian operation will become an affiliate of the high-end cosmetic group. L’Occitane in Canada currently has 12 exclusive boutiques, in prestigious retail locations across the country, including its flagship store on …
