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Your Week at FIAF… It’s a battle of the vintages on May 1 at Bordeaux Smackdown: 2009 vs. 2010, the first tasting in our popular annual Wine Tour de France series, presented this year with Food & Wine magazine. Whether you are a wine novice or a connoisseur, come learn about and experience what makes Bordeaux such an outstanding wine-making region! Next week, FIAF presents Address Unknown (Inconnu à cette adresse) featuring the legendary Patrick Timsit and Thierry Lhearmitte, for two nights only on April 23 & 24. Tickets are going very fast, so snap yours up soon! Cédric Klapisch’s Chinese Puzzle will have its U.S. sneak preview on April 22 at FIAF. Tickets are sold out, but come at 4pm to see L’Auberge Espagnole, the landmark first film in the trilogy. Free for FIAF Members! Also, on April 22, attend a free conference on real estate followed by a cocktail reception and explore investment opportunities in Miami, Palm Beach, and St. Barts with a panel of industry insiders and experts. On May 2 & 3 one of the leading forces of French choreography, Christian Rizzo, investigates the notion of exile in his poetic work sakinan göze çöp batar. The solo will be performed by the exceptional Turkish dancer Kerem Gelebek, a past participant of FIAF’s Crossing the Line festival. Don’t miss these and more exciting events at FIAF this spring! |
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Wine Tour de France
Enjoy great wines and take a new look at the art of French wine-making with three exceptional tastings, presented in partnership with Food & Wine magazine! Bordeaux Smackdown: Secrets to Drinking Top French Wine in NY Tasty Terroirs |
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CinéSalon • Trois Auteurs L’Auberge espagnole, the first film in Cédric Klapisch’s widely popular trilogy, debuted at Cannes Film Festival in 2002 and became a huge international hit. In this coming-of-age story, Xavier (Romain Duris) and his housemates struggle, often happily, to find themselves amidst the bohemian beauty of Barcelona. Related: Film appreciation workshop at 5:45pm |
CinéSalon • Trois Auteurs The final film in Klapisch’s trilogy, finds Xavier 15 years after his L’Auberge exploits, living in New York and dealing with impending middle age and fatherhood. Limited tickets may be released to the standby line (first-come first-served) on the day of the screening. Related: Film appreciation workshop at 5:45pm |
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U.S. Premiere Performed by Thierry Lhermitte & Patrick Timsit In this riveting production, legendary French actors Thierry Lhermitte and Patrick Timsit star as two long-time friends, a gentile and a Jew, torn apart on the eve of World War II. Told entirely through letters, this moving story about friendship and betrayal is based on Kressmann Taylor’s masterpiece Address Unknown. |
U.S. Premiere Conceived and choreographed by Christian Rizzo Performed by Kerem Gelebek Renowned choreographer Christian Rizzo investigates the notion of exile in this poetic solo work, first presented at the 2012 Festival d’Avignon. Unfolding through a series of fragments and haikus, the piece uses an examination of exile to fuel a haunting mise-en-scène and a dynamic performance by Gelebek. |
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VIP Conference & Cocktail Reception Learn about smart real estate investment opportunities in Miami, Palm Beach, and St. Barts at an exclusive conference and cocktail reception with experts from Barnes, Massat Consulting Group, and Interaudi Bank. |
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Upcoming Workshops in Manhattan Cinema/Film Bon Voyage Immersion Grammar Phonetics Slang |
Rendez-Vous at Provence en Boite Join French-speakers of all levels for Rendez-Vous, a relaxed evening of conversation en français! Enjoy delicious wines and sweet and savory amuse-bouches from the delightful Carroll Gardens restaurant, Provence en Boite. All are welcome, bring friends! FIAF Students/Members: Free! Email [email protected] to reserve your tickets. |
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Cooking Workshops for Kids Toddlers discover the flavors of the season by making sweet & savory treats in hands-on cooking workshops. A different item will be on the menu each week. Les petits chefs (ages 2–4) Les petits chefs (ages 2–4) |
Art Workshops for Kids Children create paintings and sculptures, while being introduced to works of art from around the world. Last workshop includes a visit to the Met Museum of Art. Les petits artistes (ages 2–4) Les artistes (ages 5–6) |
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Contes et confettis (ages 3–6) à petits pas: Story Hour (ages 2–3) L’Heure du conte (ages 3–6) |
Cercles de lecture (Advanced Beginner A2) Cercles de lecture (Intermediate B1) Cercles de lecture (Advanced B2) |
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Win VIP Tickets to a NY Red Bulls Game! Become a FIAF Member or renew your Membership by April 30 and you could win four VIP tickets to one of the biggest major league soccer matches of the season! Catch the NY Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire on Sat, May 10, starting at 7pm, at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey. |
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3rd Kulture Kids Written by renowned playwright Mohamed Kacimi, and translated by Chantal Bilodeau. |
Film Forum Pay the reduced Film Forum Member price of $7.50 when you show your FIAF Membership card. |
Metropolitan Entertainment |
BAM Tickets start at $20 |
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