The heterogeneous historical formation of France makes her uniqueness and charm. If Paris often evokes France, so do Provence, Burgundy, Aquitaine; whereas Normandy is remembered for William the Conqueror and D-Day. This Atelier explore the contributions of French Provinces to French History. On Tuesday May 29 at 7:00 pm by Samy Ayari. In
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On Saturday, June 2nd, come to the Alliance Française de Los Angeles and buy French books! Most books will be second-hand but don't worry, stories are just as amazing! From 10 am to 3 pm, come and take a look at dozens of French books from $1 to $10!
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Directed by Albert Dupontel. Starring Sandrine Kiberlain and Albert Dupontel. Ariane Felder is pregnant. This is all the more surprising since this examining magistrate is an old-fashioned single person. But even more surprising is the fact that, according to DNA tests, the father is no other than Bob, a criminal prosecuted for atrocious assault and battery.
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Tribute to Jean D'Ormesson Casimir lives with his grandfather Charles Edward. With Éric, Leila, Casimir's friends and Professor Amédée Barbaste-Zillouin, they form the Group and carry out clandestine activities to defend certain values. As he approaches his death, Charles Edward asks Casimir to write their adventures and have them published. $5 for AF members|$15
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On the evening of July 14, 1789, after the French people had stormed the Bastille, a woken Louis XVI asked the duke de la Rochefoucauld: «Is it a revolt?». «No sire,the duke replied, it’s a revolution». In 1357, Etienne Marcel, Provost of the Merchants of Paris, led the populace and almost overthrew the Monarchy, whereas
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Our new session starts on July 1st! Come to our Open House on June 30th, have some coffee and macarons and try a class for free! Meet other students and members and learn more about our cultural center and new class sessions that begin July 2nd 2018. New student can register for a free
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Do you want to know more about Art History? Then join this Art History Workshop! Introduction to Art History: key movements and major artists. For this new lecture of our monthly workshops, Damien Bigot will present you Watteau et l'art du XVIIIe Siècle. BONUS: Get a glance at some real 18th Century Music! Performed live
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Nathalie, a middle-aged divorced University Professor, changes from being an affectionate woman to being irrepressibly jealous of everyone close to her. Her best friend, her new colleague, her ex-husband... everyone finds themselves at the mercy of her eccentric behavior. Even her beautiful 18-year old daughter Mathilde! Entangled by her sarcastic nature and conflicted emotions,
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In the book, Vercors tells of how an old man and his niece show resistance against the German occupiers by not speaking to the officer, who is occupying their house. The German officer is a former composer, dreaming of brotherhood between the French and German nations, deluded by the Nazi propaganda of that period. He is disillusioned
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The South of the Loire and Langue d'Oc regions have a very rich history. The Visitors are amazed by the historical gems they discover in Aquitaine or Provence. This Atelier will explore the History of this other France. Presented in French by Samy Ayari. REGISTER HERE
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