Art & Culture, Entertainment
March 21, 2013

French film festival kicks off this weekend

THE 12th annual Francophone Film Festival kicks off in the Corporate Area this weekend.

The festival, which runs from this Saturday, March 23 to April 6, is presented by the Alliance Française de la Jamaïque, in association with the diplomatic missions of Belgium, Canada and France.

The Francophone Film Festival is one of the biggest foreign film expos, locally. For two weeks, the Jamaican public, movie enthusiasts, and lovers of cultural diversity will be treated to an eclectic selection of the best of French, Belgian, Canadian, and French Caribbean cinema. On offer will be comedies, dramas, thrillers, and documentaries, a number of which have won film nominations and/or awards.

Films will be held on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

This year’s line-up includes France’s Le petit Lieutenant, Eldorado from Belgium, Antoine from Canada and Delice Paloma from Algeria,

The Francophone Film Festival coincides with the worldwide celebration of French Language Week (March 16 – 24) and International Day of the Francophonie (March 20).

img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

WADA probed by Canadian officials over drug sample handling
International News, Latest News
WADA probed by Canadian officials over drug sample handling
November 12, 2024
MONTREAL, Canada (AFP)— Canada said Tuesday it has opened an investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) after receiving a complaint about ...
Trump names Musk to ‘efficiency’ post as team takes shape
International News, Latest News
Trump names Musk to ‘efficiency’ post as team takes shape
November 12, 2024
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)— Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the world's richest man, Elon Musk, will lead a new US "government efficiency" gr...
Benjamin Martin wins 57th JGA Open
Latest News, Sports
Benjamin Martin wins 57th JGA Open
November 12, 2024
HANOVER, Jamaica— Six- time Trinidad and Tobago Open champion Benjamin Martin, won his first Jamaica Golf Association (JGA) Open presented by Aqua Bay...

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
Well-loved Miracle employee laid to rest
News
Well-loved Miracle employee laid to rest
CEO underscores importance of prioritising well-being of close ones
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 11, 2024
LEARNING that Leslie David Allison, one of the most dedicated and hard-working employees of Miracle Corporation had collapsed and died on the job in S...
Golding lauds Isat as champion of human rights
News
Golding lauds Isat as champion of human rights
November 12, 2024
PORT ANTONIO, Portland — People’s National Party President (PNP) Mark Golding has hailed attorney Isat Buchanan as a champion of human rights. His com...

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
Categories
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved