by GREG KING The Alliance Francaise French Film Festival is one of the biggest and most impotant film festivals in Australia’s busy film calendar, and this year it celebrates its 30th anniversary. The programming team has assembled a stellar line-up of 54 films that cover a wide range of genres. There are also new film from respected directors like Jacques Audiard, Claire Denis, Olivier Assayas, Francois Ozon, …
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE FILM FESTIVAL 2018 – interview with artistic director Philippe Platel
by GREG KING The 29th Alliance Francaise French Film Festival screens at Palace Cinemas around the country throughout March. The program features 50 films, ranging from comedies to contemporary dramas. The opening night film is C’est La Vie, a comedy from the directors of the superb The Intouchables. The closing night film is 50 Is The New 30, a romantic comedy. This year there is a …
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL 2017 – interview with artistic director Philippe Platel
by GREG KING The 28th Alliance Francaise French Film Festival screens at Palace cinemas across Australia throughout March. The 45 films screening in this year’s festival offer a wonderful mix of artistry and genres, and feature some of the biggest names in French cinema. The opening night film is The Odyssey, a biopic about the legendary Jacques Costeau, while closing the festival this year is the …
