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The French Film Festival 2024

The French Film Festival 2024

French cinema is the one of most beloved foreign in Israel. Just like the English-speaking movies, the French works bring as many viewers and fans to the movie theaters.

The cinemas are broadcasting many more French films compering with any other country. The Israelis adore the aesthetics, the language, the humor, and the landscapes of the romantic and beloved country. The public also cherishes the talents of directors, actors, writers, and the industry as a whole.

To express and honor this love, the Jerusalem Cinematheque holds the annual French Film Festival, arranged and sponsored by the cultural department of the French Embassy, and it will be its 19th rendition in 2022.

The films that were chosen for screening during the days of the festival represent France on numerous renowned festivals as well, including the Cannes Film Festival and Venice Film Festival. There are even some nominations for the César Award -- the "French Oscar".

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Trop d'amour

Dir.: Frankie Wallach | 78 minutes Frankie Wallach cherishes her 94-year-old grandmother Julia, She's constantly amazed by her personality and always curious about the story of her survival during the Holocaust. She strives to immortalize her through this film that she's working on. But she forgets to consider the rest of her family members. Monday 23.05.22 18:00 Cinematheque 1

Lost Illusions

Dir.: Xavier Giannoli | 144 minutes Drawn by his forbidden love affair, a man by the name of Lucien moves to Paris. The large city captivates him, but his futile attempts to explore his talents will show him that there is no easy ways to success. A fun, entertaining adaptation of Balzac's famous novel. Tuesday 24.05.22 18:00 Cinematheque 1

Fragile

Dir.: Emma Benestan | 100 minutes Az's girlfriend declines his marriage proposal and prompts him to move back home. His good friends wouldn't allow him to dwell in the past. They'll do anything to cheer him up. This is an uplifting romantic comedy that will lift your spirits. Wednesday 25.05.22 18:00 Cinematheque 1

Waiting for Bojangles

Dir.: Regis Roinsard | 125 minutes Camille and Georges' have the perfect relationship – the real romantic fantasy that ends every night with a dance to the sound of their favorite song, "Mr. Bojangles." But keeping the fantasy alive charges its own price. Thursday 26.05.22 20:30 Cinematheque 1 Friday 27.05.22 18:45 Cinematheque 1

Beautiful Minds

Dir.: Bernard Campan | 92 minutes We meet two completely different men: one is a funeral director and the other - a vegetable courier who has cerebral palsy. The two of them embark on a journey across France to deliver a coffin. Thanks to its fantastic artistry, the film got praises and great reviews from all over the Francophonic world. Monday 30.05.22 20:30 Cinematheque 1

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  • Monday
    13/10/2516:00-23:00
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