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Malvern French Film Centre: AU REVOIR LES ENFANTS (PG) Dir. Louis Malle. A French boarding school run by priests seems to be a haven from World War II until a new student arrives. This leads first to difficulties and then ultimately to disaster for the school. Cert: PG Runtime: 104 mins Year: 1987 Format: Colour Genre: Drama/War https://youtu.be/qIaTVS7iQQk
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Malvern French Film Centre: LES DIABOLIQUES Dir. Henri-Georges Clouzot. The story of a sadistic headmaster who brutalises his wife and mistress, and their plot to murder him. Superbly edited with nail-biting suspense, a study of betrayal, mistrust and guilt. Edgar Allan Poe Awards 1956 Best foreign film Prix Louis Deluc 1954 Winner Henri-Georges Clouzot Cert: 12 Runtime: 117 mins Year: 1955 Format: Colour Genre: crime/drama/horror https://youtu.be/w6nYruzj__8
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Malvern French Film Centre: LES HIRONDELLES DE KABOUL Zabou Breitman, Eléa Gobbé-Mévellec Summer 1998, Kabul in ruins is occupied by the Taliban. In love despite the daily violence and misery, Mohsen and Zunaira want to believe in the future. But a senseless act by Mohsen will upset their lives forever. Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2018 Winner, Thessaloniki Film Festival 2019 Winner audience award. Cert: 12 Runtime: 81 mins Year: 2019 Format: Colour Genre: animation/drama/war https://youtu.be/e6zyQ7Ek_vk
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Malvern French Film Centre: La Vie est une longue fleuve tranquille 1988 (PG) – colour 132 mins (comedy) Dir. Étienne Chatiliez. A revengeful nurse switches a girl and a boy at birth. They are raised in two radically different families. When the switch is revealed many years later, the now teenagers and their families need to cope with their new environments. César Awards France 1989 Best film, Most promising Actress Catherine Jacob, Best Supporting Actress Hélène Vincent. Cert: PG Runtime: 132…
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Malvern French Film Centre: LA VIE EST UNE LONGUE FLEUVE TRANQUILLE (PG) – colour 132 mins (comedy) Étienne Chatiliez The Bélier family are all deaf, except for Paula, who can speak and discovers that she has a beautiful voice. When her music teacher wants her to take an exam to join an elite choir her parents worry that they will lose her valuable help at home. César Awards France 2015: Best Actress Karin Viard, Best Actor François Damiens Sant Jordi Awards…
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Malvern French Film Centre: CELLE QUE VOUS CROYEZ Safa Nebbou Claire, a 50-year-old divorced teacher, creates a fake Facebook profile of a 24-year-old woman. She finds a photo of a pretty young blonde and uses it. She has created an entirely fictional character, but why? Cabourg Romantic Film Festival 2019 Winner Best Actress Juliette Binoche. Cert: 15 Runtime: 101 mins Year: 2019 Format: colour Genre: drama/romance https://youtu.be/RUukjqObtoU
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Malvern French Film Centre: UN MONDE Laura Wandel When Nora witnesses Abel being bullied by other kids, she rushes to protect him. But Abel forces her to remain silent. Caught in a conflict of loyalty, Nora tries to find her place, torn between children’s and adult’s worlds. Amiens International Film Festival 2021 Best Film Laura Wandel, Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards 2022 Best Cinematography Frédéric Noirhomme. Cert: 15 Runtime: 104 mins Year: 2021 Format: Colour Genre: Drama/War https://youtu.be/2aigDz3f5w0
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Malvern French Film Centre: LES ENFANTS DU PARADIS 1945 (12) – B&W 189 mins (drama/romance) Marcel Carné Strolling indolently around the 1830s vibrant Parisian avenue called the Boulevard du Crime, the graceful and elusive courtesan, Garance, finds herself wrongfully accused of pickpocketing. But, Baptiste, comes to her rescue, only to hopelessly fall for her. Venice Film Festival 1946 Winner Feature Films Marcel Carné, Online Film & Television Association 2010 Winner Hall of Fame https://youtu.be/b2ZNXOi8g0A
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MAY FILM WEEKEND AT THE COACH HOUSE: À BOUT DE SOUFFLE Dir. Jean Luc-Godard. A small-time thief steals a car and impulsively murders a motorcycle policeman. Wanted by the authorities, he reunites with a hip American journalism student and attempts to persuade her to run away with him to Italy. Godard’s first feature film and a classic of the Nouvelle Vague. Berlin International Film Festival 1960 Best Director BAFTAs 1962 Best Foreign Actress Jean Seberg Cert: PG Runtime: 90 mins Year: 1987 Format: Black &…
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MAY FILM WEEKEND AT THE COACH HOUSE: UNE FEMME EST UNE FEMME Jean-Luc Godard A French exotic dancer is desperate to become a mother. When her lover refuses to commit to the decision, she turns her romantic attentions to his best friend, and feelings becomes complicated when he accepts. The film has luxurious visuals and a charming score by Michel Legrand. Berlin International Film Festival 1961 Best Actress Anna Karina, Special Prize Jean-Luc Godard. Cert: PG Runtime: 85 mins Year: 1961 Format: Colour Genre: Comedy/Drama/Romance
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