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Mumbai, Maharashtra

Francophonie Film Festival

20 Mar 2023 to 27 Mar 2023

The Francophonie Film Festival at Alliance Française presents a special line-up of movies from Francophone Consulates all around the world, on the occasion of Francophonie Month. The films being screened at the festival include Au Revoir Le Bonheur (2021), La Terre Vue Du Coeur (2018), L'Employee Du Mois (2021), A Plein Temps (2021) and Tambour Battant (2019).

Alliance Française de Bombay has also announced a creative writing competition as part of the The Francophonie Film Festival. The organisers aim to provide a platform for people to articulate their passion for French through this contest. The competition welcomes all French language learners to participate and express their love for the language. The festival will be held between 20 and 27 March 2023.

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Hosting Type: In-person

Genre: Film

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Items & Accessories to Carry

1. Carry clothes suitable for the shifty spring temperatures during March and April.

2. A sturdy water bottle, if the festival has refillable water stations, and if the venue allows bottles to be taken inside.

3. COVID packs: Hand sanitiser, extra masks and a copy of your vaccination certificate are things you should keep handy.

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About Alliance Française

Alliance Française

Alliance Française is part of an international network and works under a triple umbrella: the French Foreign Affairs Ministry, the Fondation des Alliances Françaises in Paris and an Indian board. In India, the organisation aims to promote the French language, showcase the French culture and develop cultural ties between France and India. There is a network of 13 Alliances Françaises across India. The Alliance Française headquarters in India was established in Mumbai in 1938. Since then, it has evolved in sync with the geographical and cultural expansion of the city. Collaborating closely with the other prestigious cultural centers, it seeks to promote cultural exchanges between France and India by fostering a dialogue of ideas through contemporary creation that is accessible to all. See the complete list of festival organisers here.

Contact Details

Website

https://bombay.afindia.org/

Mail ID

santacruz.mumbai@afindia.org

Address

Theosophy Hall
40
near Nirmala Niketan College
New Marine Lines
Churchgate
Mumbai
Maharashtra 400020

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