tilt festival kids

Calendar no29 Jan–Aug 2016

TILT

FESTIVALKIDS

Chers Amis, Visit us at our home on 60th Street for groundbreaking programming and exciting new classes coming this winter, spring, and summer 2016. Our Language Center’s immersive and creative curriculum will transform you from débutant to expert! Beginning this winter, FIAF will offer a diverse selection of music performances focusing on opera including an Opera Lafayette production of Chabrier’s Une Education Manquée and, in co-production with PROTOTYPE Festival, Jorge Sosa’s La Reina. In March, we will present our inaugural month-long festival for families. Tilt Kids Festival, co-produced with Cultural Services of the French Embassy, will introduce children and their families to compelling and adventurous new works around New York City. Our ever successful Art de Vivre talk series continues this spring with Creative Leaders and will feature innovators including designer Aurélie Bidermann. À bientôt à FIAF !

Marie-Monique SteckelPresident

Tilt Kids Festival 2Opera & Music 4Art de Vivre Wine Tour de France 8 Creative Leaders 10 Special Comedy Night 12Special Events 13CinéSalon 14Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 21Family & Kids 22 Language Center French Classes for Kids 22 French Classes for Adults 26 Haskell Library 28Become a Member 30

Tilt Kids Festival

Tilt Kids Festival Curated by Lili Chopra & Violaine Huisman

Lead Sponsors Florence Gould Foundation Howard Gilman Foundation Special thanks to FACE Foundation, French Ministry of Culture and Communication, Institut français, and SACD (Société des auteurs et compositeurs dramatiques)

© Ionna Vautrin

Opening Night

Fri, Mar 4 Join us to celebrate the opening of Tilt Kids Festival with an evening of creating, playing, and magic!

Performance Cie 14:20 Cabaret de Magie Nouvelle at 7pm Ages 6 & up Every moment is a surprise in this cabaret of magic that finally makes its US debut. Watch as the laws of gravity are lifted, jugglers perform unbelievable feats, and fingers intertwine into intricate shadow puppets.

Exhibition Ionna Vautrin Le bestiaire from 5–7pm Ages 3 & up This winter, the FIAF Gallery will be transformed into an imaginary zoo where children have the chance to become all kinds of animals, from the most gentle to the very wild. Kids can join special activities related to this interactive exhibition as part of opening night.

Visit tiltkidsfestival.org for the full lineup!

About Tilt

Tilt Kids Festival is a new month-long, citywide festival of the arts that talks up, not down, to children, sparking their imagination and encouraging their dreams. Philosophy and dance, circus and magic, design, music, and gastronomy come together in a series of forward-thinking and playful events curated for the audiences of today and tomorrow.

Tilt Kids Festival is presented by French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) and Cultural Services of the French Embassy with partners Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) The Invisible Dog Art Center Museum of Food and Drink The New Victory Theater Skirball Center for the Performing Arts

New! Tilt Kids Festival March 4–April 3

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Opera & Music

Opera Opera Lafayette An Incomplete Education Une Éducation Manquée Fri, Feb 5 & Sat, Feb 6 at 7:30pm Pre-performance discussion at 6:30pm in Tinker Auditorium Count Gontran, a young teen, is well-versed in Greek and metaphysics, but he is woefully unprepared for his wedding night. He and his bride turn to relatives and mentors in frantic search of a coup de foudre to spark their romance in this opéra-comique by composer Emmanuel Chabrier. FIAF is delighted to welcome 18th-century French opera specialists Opera Lafayette back to Florence Gould Hall with this charming production featuring period instruments and a superlative cast.

Concert Reading La Reina Sun, Jan 17 at 5pm Music by Jorge Sosa Libretto by Laura Sosa Pedroza & Jorge Sosa Conducted by David Alan Miller Get an early look at a powerful new opera in development, inspired by some of the real-life players in the violent drug war taking place in Mexico and the United States. Telling the story of drug queen-pin Regina, La Reina takes a turn for the fantastic when the patron saint of drug dealers, La Santa Muerte, answers her prayers and forces her to take a look back at the choices that have shaped her life. Presented as part of PROTOTYPE Festival Commissioned and co-presented as part of InsightALT by American Lyric Theater, Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director

This year, get swept up in the music! FIAF has partnered with leading New York cultural institutions to present a season of work by some of today’s most gifted musicians. Discover traditional French opera on an intimate scale with Opera Lafayette’s production of the Chabrier classic Une Education Manquée; catch a brand new opera in a special concert performance of La Reina, part of PROTOTYPE Festival and American Lyric Theater's InsightALT series; and get up-close to Opéra de Paris's stunning production of Faust in an HD screening. In April, take a behind-the-scenes look at Patrice Chéreau’s Elektra; and in May, hear a tribute to French composer Tristan Murail conducted by Michel Galante. Plus, this spring hear the pioneers of French electronic music at CinéSalon. See p. 18 for the full lineup.

La Reina Florence Gould Hall In Spanish & English with English supertitles FIAF Members $20 Non-Members $25

Opera Lafayette © Louis Forget

An Incomplete Education Florence Gould Hall In French with English supertitles

FIAF Members Rows B-K $110 Rows L-R $65 Non-Members Rows B-K $120 Rows L-R $75

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Discovering Chéreau’s Elektra Florence Gould Hall In English FIAF Members $20 Non-Members $25

Spectralism in America Florence Gould Hall FIAF Members $20 Non-Members $25

The Damnation of Faust Florence Gould Hall In French with English subtitles FIAF Members $20 Non-Members $25

Elektra © P. Victor ArtcomArt3; Faust © Felipe Sanguinetti/ONP

Opera & Music

HD Opera Screening Opéra de Paris The Damnation of Faust Thu, Jun 9 at 7pm Co-presented with Opéra de Paris in association with the American Friends of the Paris Opera & Ballet.

Straight from the Opéra de Paris, this HD screening captures every detail of Alvis Hermanis’ stunning production of The Damnation of Faust, which premiered in December 2015. This visually arresting new staging brings out the theatricality in Hector Berlioz’s masterpiece, composed as a result of his lifelong obsession with Goethe’s story about a man who sells his soul to the devil.

Concert Argento Chamber Ensemble Spectralism in America: Objets Trouvés Thu, May 19 at 7:30pm New York’s premiere virtuoso chamber ensemble presents a night dedicated to the legacy of French composer Tristan Murail. A pioneer of spectralism—a prominent movement in contemporary classical music that arose in 1970s France—Murail influenced a generation of composers in his mesmerizing style of early electronic music. The group will celebrate Murail’s incredible contributions to the musical landscape, performing works by the composer and his New York protégés.

Genius director Patrice Chéreau didn’t live to see his great production of Elektra, previously presented in Aix and Milan, make it to the stage of the Metropolitan Opera. But his overpowering vision lives on with soprano Nina Stemme in the title role of a young woman on a primal quest for vengeance for the murder of her father, Agamemnon. The drama unfolds in a single act of rare vocal and orchestral power. In advance of Elektra’s Met premiere, Met General Manager Peter Gelb will moderate a discussion with Stemme and two of Chéreau’s long-time collaborators, set designer Richard Peduzzi and stage director Vincent Huguet.

Talk at FIAF Discovering Chéreau’s Elektra at the Metropolitan Opera Wed, Apr 6 at 7pm Co-presented with the Metropolitan Opera in association with the International Friends of the International Lyric Art Festival Aix-en-Provence.

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Art de Vivre Wine Tour de France

The Art of Champagne Mon, Feb 8 at 7pm

Wild and elegant at the same time, the art of champagne is one of the most mysterious in the world. From the complex to the smooth, every glass is full of surprises. Discover the secrets of champagne in this tasting featuring bubbly from some of the most prestigious houses paired with sweet treats from Canelé by Celine.

The Vintage Effect Mon, Mar 14 at 7pm Vintage is one of the most powerful and fascinating elements that impacts the taste and character of a wine. Learn how a vintage can bring out the best in some of the world’s finest wines. This informative tasting will take you on a journey through different vintages and teach you how to understand what makes each one unique.

The Importance of Grapes Mon, Apr 18 at 7pm

The richness of nature and the particularities of places are perceptible through wine and its grapes. Select varietals are grown on every continent and their expression in each region offers a vast range of different tastes and sensations. Sample the remarkable difference between grapes grown in France and around the world in this talk all about the complexities of the grains de raisin.

The Many Hues of Rosé Mon, May 23 at 7pm Learn the value of a true French rosé in FIAF’s first talk and tasting celebrating New York’s unofficial summertime drink. Explore its many hues as experts provide helpful insights to help you pick bottles that will be the highlight of any event.

Learn what makes French wines some of the best in the world in this master class series of tastings hosted by fine wine merchants, Millesima. Industry experts will bring classified growths, favorite bottles, and top tips on how to choose the perfect wine for any occasion. A special fourth sommelier-led tasting will take an in-depth look at rosés, just in time for summer.

Wine Tour de France Le Skyroom

All tastings in English

Single Tasting: FIAF Members $95 Non-Members $115

Four-Tasting Package FIAF Members $350 Non-Members $425

Presenting partner

Cheese sponsor

Canelé sponsor Charcuterie sponsor

Bread sponsor

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Art de Vivre Creative Leaders

Creative Leaders Florence Gould Hall All talks in English

Single tickets and three-event packages will be on sale in Feb 2016

© Cyrille Robin

Aurélie Bidermann Wed, May 11 at 7pm

Inspired by the French way of life and her travels, jewelry designer Aurélie Bidermann is famous for her witty and sophisticated juxtaposition of the refined with the bohemian. Since she launched her first collection in 2004, her jewelry has become a favorite of fashion insiders and celebrities including Beyoncé, Sofia Coppola, Keira Knightley, and Lupita Nyong’o.

Meet Bidermann in an intimate discussion about the creative inspiration and entrepreneurial vision that have fueled her success.

Meet the luminaries rethinking fashion, design, art, and style. In this series of conversations, leading tastemakers will discuss the opportunities, challenges, and visions that have shaped their achievements. Check fiaf.org in February for the full lineup of events, and to purchase tickets. Curated and moderated by journalist Melissa Ceria.

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Galette des Rois Le Skyroom FIAF Members $25 Non-Members $30 Must be 21+

Bastille Day on 60th Street btwn Lex & 5th Aves Free & open to the public For more info, visit bastilledayny.com

First Tuesdays All events free for FIAF Members Non-Member pricing available at fiaf.org

Galette des Rois sponsored by

First Tuesdays sponsored by

Special EventsSpecial Comedy Night

FIAF First Tuesdays Jan 12*, Feb 2, Mar 1, Apr 12*, May 3, Jun 7 & Jul 5 from 6–8:30pm

Make the first Tuesday of each month your date with French film, wine, and conversation. Parlez français over wine and cheese at Rendez-Vous, from 6:30–8:30pm. Plus, take a mini-French class, visit the Haskell Library, and enjoy a great French film—all free for FIAF Members.

*The January and April events will take place on the second Tuesday of the month.

Galette des Rois Thu, Jan 14 at 6:30pm

Celebrate la nouvelle année the French way at FIAF's traditional Galette des Rois party! Toast the new year with a glass of wine over a slice of Maison Kayser's Galette des Rois. Made of delicate puff pastry and filled with delicious frangipane —an almond-flavored filling—this beloved treat is only available during the month of January. This year, the party will be full of kings and queens, as each galette comes with a fève.

Bastille Day on 60th Street Sun, Jul 10 from 12–5pm FIAF’s lively Bastille Day street fair is the best place to celebrate France’s national holiday in New York.

Bring the whole family for live performances, face painting, and delicious French treats. Plus, try your luck in our prize drawings, taste wine and cheese, and more!

Live in New Jersey? Join us in Montclair on July 14 for a festive celebration. Visit fiaf.org/newjersey for more info.

François-Xavier Demaison Florence Gould Hall In French FIAF Members $25 Non-Members $35

© Jean-Baptiste Mondino

Stand-up Comedy François-Xavier Demaison Fri, May 13 & Sat, May 14 at 7:30pm Stand-up comedy set performed in French Jean-Marc Dumontet and Bitou Production in association with Samuel le Bihan

Actor and comedian François-Xavier Demaison (Le petit Nicolas and Tellement proches) has spent the past decade regaling live audiences with his singular mix of sketch and stand-up comedy. For his US debut, Demaison takes us on a breakneck tour of all-too-familiar characters. Caricaturing everyone from a Carcassonnienne housewife to your high school gym teacher, he draws our cultural eccentricities in outrageous detail.

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Join us for a free drink

following each screening

CinéSalon

CinéSalon Florence Gould Hall Films in French with English subtitles unless otherwise noted

FIAF Members Free* Mem. Advance $3 Non-Members $14 Students w/ ID $7

*Free Members’ tickets distributed day-of starting at 12pm; Membership card required

Must be 21+ and present ticket stub to attend receptions

Maurice © Merchant Ivory Productions

CinéSalon is made possible by the NY State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the NY State Legislature, the Institut français, & the Cultural Services of the French Embassy

Cinema Workshops

Classics of French Cinema with Olivier Barrot Tuesdays at 12:30pm Feb 9 Mar 8 Apr 12 May 10 Learn more about the art of cinema in lunchtime workshops led by Olivier Barrot, acclaimed French author, journalist, and TV personality. In each session, you will watch a classic French film, then discuss it together in class. Workshops held in French. Visit fiaf.org/frenchclasses for information.

About CinéSalon

CinéSalon is more than just a night at the movies! Every Tuesday at 4 and 7:30pm, join us for a great film, drinks, and conversation. 7:30pm screenings will be introduced by guest speakers. After the movie, have a drink in the FIAF Gallery. These lively gatherings are the perfect place to discuss the movie. Films in French with English subtitles unless otherwise noted.

Winter–Spring Season

January–February See the world through the inimitable lens of Pierre Lhomme, the cinematographer who redefined film for generations of directors. March–April Celebrate 20 years of the French Touch in electronic music with films about and scored by France’s most influential musicians and DJs. Coming up at CinéSalon Check fiaf.org or pick up a flyer in March for our full lineup of movies through the end of the summer. In May, a month-long series of documentary portraits delves into the lives of fascinating personalities from France. In June and July, see work by the rising stars of French cinema.

CinéSalon sponsors Exclusive CinéSalon wine sponsor

Exclusive CinéSalon beer sponsor

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CinéSalon Lhomme Behind the Camera

CinéSalon Lhomme Behind the Camera

January–February Pierre Lhomme is the pioneering, César-winning cinematographer whose beautiful camerawork helped shape the careers of iconic filmmakers including Chris Marker, Jean-Paul Rappeneau, and James Ivory.

With an oeuvre spanning the incredible technological innovations and evolving filmmaking practices of the past half century, his films are marked by a mastery of low light, and a gift for psychological realism in any genre. See some of his greatest works—many newly restored—this winter at CinéSalon.

Le Sauvage Tue, Jan 12 at 4 & 7:30pm

Dir. Jean-Paul Rappeneau, 1975. Color. 107 min. DCP restored. With Yves Montand, Catherine Deneuve, Luigi Vannucchi, Tony Roberts

“Frantic and exotic” —L’Express

The Army of Shadows Tue, Jan 19 at 4pm

L’Armée des ombres Dir. Jean-Pierre Melville, 1969. Color. 145 min. DCP restored. In French, German & English with English subtitles With Lino Ventura, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Paul Meurisse, Simone Signoret

“Dark…and utterly without compromise”

—The New York Times

The Mother and the Whore Tue, Jan 19 at 7:30pm

La Maman et la putain Dir. Jean Eustache, 1973. B&W. 220 min. 35mm. With Bernadette Lafont, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Françoise Lebrun

“Emotionally shattering, historically earthshaking”

—The New Yorker

The Flesh of the Orchid Tue, Jan 26 at 4 & 7:30pm

La Chair de l’orchidée Dir. Patrice Chéreau, 1975. Color. 110 min. 35mm restored. With Charlotte Rampling, Bruno Cremer, Edwige Feuillère, Simone Signoret

“Murky psychological thriller” —The Guardian

Maurice Tue, Feb 2 at 4 & 7:30pm

Dir. James Ivory, 1987. Color. 140 min. 35mm. In English With James Wilby, Hugh Grant, Rupert Graves, Denholm Elliott

“Sprawling and spectacular” —The Washington Post

Le Combat dans l’île Tue, Feb 9 at 4 & 7:30pm Dir. Alain Cavalier, 1962. B&W. 104 min. 35mm. With Romy Schneider, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Henri Serre, Diane Lepvrier

“Silvery and smoky cinematography"

— The New York Times

Le Joli Mai Tue, Feb 16 at 4 & 8pm

Dir. Chris Marker & Pierre Lhomme, 1963. B&W. 165 min. DCP restored.

“One of the key works of French cinema vérité”—Criterion

Cyrano de Bergerac Tue, Feb 23 at 4 & 7:30pm

Dir. Jean-Paul Rappeneau, 1990. Color. 137 min. 35mm. With Gérard Depardieu, Anne Brochet, Vincent Pérez

“A physically elaborate period spectacle”—The New York Times

Special thanks to Renée and Pierre Lhomme, James Ivory, Charles Cohen, Tim Langa (Cohen Media Group) Melissa Chung, Eric Le Roy & Jean-Baptiste Garnero (CNC), Daniel Bish (Georges Eastman Museum Archives), Anne-Catherine Louvet (Institut Français), Livia Bloom (Icarus Films), Philippe Leconte (Pyramide), Amélie Rayroles (Tamasa Distribution), Jacob Perlin (The Film Desk), and Eric di Bernardo (Rialto Pictures)

The Mother and the Whore © New Yorker Films

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CinéSalon EDM Anthems: French Touch on Film

March–April Since the mid-1990s, a group of French DJs and producers have revolutionized dance music with their distinct mix of disco samples and robotic vocals. Known as the French Touch, musicians associated with this movement—including Daft Punk, Kavinsky, and Air—have also put their mark on contemporary cinema. In this series of movies scored by and about DJs, see how the French Touch has extended beyond dance floors to transform the feel of Parisian banlieues (Girlhood), suburban Michigan (The Virgin Suicides), and the cinema itself. Celebrate the launch of the series. Tickets to Daft Punk Unchained are free! Reserve yours at fiaf.org Presented in partnership with UniFrance Films, Cultural Services of the French Embassy, the Bureau Export/France Rocks, and Respect the DJ.

US Premiere Daft Punk Unchained Tue, Mar 1 at 4 & 7:30pm

Dir. Hervé Martin Delpierre, 2015. Color. 85 min. DCP. In French and English with English subtitles

“A first and terrific documentary about the helmeted duo”

—Les Inrocks Free! Visit fiaf.org to RSVP

Grand Central Tue, Mar 8 at 4 & 7:30pm

Dir. Rebecca Zlotowski, 2013. Color. 94 min. DCP. With Léa Seydoux, Tahar Rahim Soundtrack by Robin Coudert (Phoenix)

“An engrossing, superbly acted working-class melodrama”

—Variety

You and the Night Tue, Mar 15 at 4 & 7:30pm

Les Rencontres d’après-minuit Dir. Yann Gonzales, 2013. Color. 98 min. DCP. With Kate Moran, Niels Schneider, Nicolas Maury Soundtrack by M83

“A startling, savage French comedy”—The Guardian

Eden Tue, Mar 22 at 4 & 7:30pm Dir. Mia Hansen-Løve, 2014. Color. 131 min. DCP. In French & English with English Subtitles With Félix de Givry, Pauline Etienne, Vincent Macaigne, Hugo Conzelmann

“A quiet, raggedly beautiful mini-epic”—Village Voice

Love at First Fight Tue, Mar 29 at 4 & 7:30pm

Les Combattants Dir. Thomas Cailley, 2014. Color. 98 min. DCP. With Adèle Haenel, Kévin Azaïs, Antoine Laurent, Brigitte Roüan Soundtrack by Hit'n’Run, Yuksek and Vitalic

“An acid but upbeat romantic comedy”—Variety

No CinéSalon April 5 Please note that in lieu of CinéSalon, FIAF will be hosting a special screening for the closing night of Focus on French Cinema. See p. 21 for info. CinéSalon continues on April 12, which is also a FIAF First Tuesday (p. 13).

You and the Night © Strand Releasing

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CinéSalon EDM Anthems: French Touch on Film

Drive Tue, Apr 19 at 4 & 7:30pm Dir. Nicolas Winding Refn, 2011. Color. 100 min. DCP. In English With Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks

“Somber, slick and earnest” —The New York Times

Feature & Short The Virgin Suicides & A Trip to the Moon Tue, Apr 12 at 4 & 7:30pm

The Virgin Suicides Dir. Sofia Coppola, 1999. Color. 97 min. 35mm. In English With Kirsten Dunst, James Woods, Kathleen Turner, Josh Hartnett Soundtrack by Air

“Catches both the triviality and the grandeur of youth"

— The New York Times

Le Voyage dans la Lune Dir. Georges Méliès, 1902. Hand painted color version. 16 min. 35mm restored. Silent with English Intertitles Soundtrack by Air

“Fantastic yarns, intricate painted sets, and elaborate costumes” —The New York Times

Girlhood Tue, Apr 26 at 4 & 7:30pm Bande de Filles Dir. Céline Sciamma, 2014. Color. 113 min. DCP. With Karidja Touré, Assa Sylla, Lindsay Karamoh, Mariétou Touré Soundtrack by ParaOne

“Raw and insistent, bold and brawling”—Village Voice

Special Event Focus on French Cinema Closing Night Tue, Apr 5 at 7:30pm Founded in 2005 in partnership with the Alliance Française of Greenwich, CT, Focus on French Cinema is a festival dedicated to French language films. For the third year in a row, FIAF is delighted to present the closing night in Manhattan. Mark your calendar for a special screening and a festive party. See the full festival lineup at focusonfrenchcinema.com

Special thanks to Patrice Gellé (BBC WorldNews), Victoria Blake, Zachary Goldsztejn, William Gruenberg, Brianna Larson, Tom Parker (Broad Green Pictures), Semira Hedayati (Elle Driver), Kimberly Bastin, Josh Morrison (Flicker Alley), Anne-Catherine Louvet (Institut Français), Nathan Faustyn (Strand Releasing), and Jamie Muir (Swank Motion Pictures Inc).

Focus on French Cinema sponsor

Virgin Suicides © Paramount Classics; Girlhood © Strand Releasing

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Family & Kids French Classes for Toddlers, Kids & Teens

à petits pas Ages 1–4 Your child will learn, explore, and play en français in FIAF’s classes for toddlers. Classes are also available for French-speaking children.

Creative Workshops Ages 2–4

Enrich your child’s experience with French through fun workshops in arts & crafts, yoga, dance, science, and more.

See full schedule at fiaf.org

à petits pas Plus Ages 2 & 3 This brand new program for toddlers combines language learning with creative enrichment! Each week, your child participates in one class plus one creative workshop.

Classes for Kids & Teens Ages 5–17

These fun and immersive classes are crafted with each age group’s interests and abilities in mind. They are available for every level from beginners to French-speaking children.

Winter & Spring Classes

Ages 3–4

Give your child a nurturing foundation in French in our immersion preschool, which combines the best of French and American teaching methods within a rich, multicultural environment. Coming in Sep 2016! Full-day preschool classes for ages 3–4. Learn more and apply at fiafpreschool.org

FIAF Preschool

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French Programs for Toddlers & Kids

Petites oreilles, Tour de page & L'Heure du conte In French FIAF Members Free Non-Members $5 To reserve, call 646 388 6655 one week ahead

Young Audience Florence Gould Hall School groups only For info, contact Amelia Parenteau 646 388 6688 [email protected]

à petit pas supported by

à petit pas snack sponsor

FIAF youth programs supported by

FIAF family programs are supported in part by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council

p. 22-24 © Sasha Arutyunova

American Society of the French Legion of Honor

French Day Camps & Summer Classes

New! Spring Break in French Mar 28–Apr 1 Ages 3 –10

Your child will be immersed in French while enjoying fun and creative activities such as cooking, art, sports, field trips and more! Full and half-day sessions available.

Our Fun in French day camps (ages 3–4 and 5–10) include daily French lessons and lively activities. Every week offers something new and exciting with themes inspired by the classics of French and American children's literature. Teens get to explore the best of the city in our Cultural Discoveries program or prep to ace their exams in our Immersion Classes. Rolling registration and both one-and two-week sessions are available. Save with full-day package rates, as well as our discounts for multiple sessions (10%) and siblings (5%). Register now at fiaf.org/summer

Day Camps & Summer Classes Jun 20–Aug 26 Ages 1–17

Send your child to FIAF for an unforgettable summer of fun and learning—all en francais! Whether your child is brand new to the language or bilingual, immerse him or her in French with our great native-speaking teachers. Day camps and classes are available for children of all ages and interests.

Young Audience Outreach Program

FIAF’s Young Audience Program is an education outreach initiative that offers school groups access to events selected for their artistic excellence and connection to French and Francophone cultures.

The Pursuit of Endurance with Luc Hardy Tue, Feb 9 at 11am Grades 3–12 Follow in the footsteps of Ernest Shackleton, polar explorer in this new film by environmentalist and adventurer Luc Hardy.

DUO1804 Orchestra for Life Mon, Apr 4 at 11am Grades K–12 Guest musicians and students join composer DBR and DJ Val-Inc to create an immersive, multi-sensory musical experience. Part of Tilt Kids Festival (p. 2)

RIOULT Dance NY Fables Wed, Apr 20 at 11am Grades 1–8 Students get a special behind-the-scenes look at this timeless piece by dance company RIOULT.

Haskell Library

Petites oreilles Thursdays from 10:30–11:15am Jan 21 Feb 4 & 18 Mar 3 & 17 Apr 7 & 21 May 5 & 19 Jun 2 & 16 Ages 2–3 A story hour designed espcially for toddlers. Led by Aurélie Delaunay.

Tour de pages Thursdays from 4–4:45pm Jan 14 & 28 Feb 11 & 25 Mar 10 & 24 Apr 14 & 28 May 12 & 26 Jun 9 Ages 4–5 An hour of stories and games en français. Led by Aurélie Delaunay.

L’Heure du conte Wednesdays from 4–4:45pm Jan 20 Feb 3 & 17 Mar 2, 16 & 30 Apr 6 & 20 May 4 & 18 Jun 1 & 15 Ages 4–6 An interactive hour of stories and songs in French with Violette Benzaken. Includes a snack!

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quelqu'un

What does it mean? Literally to make/give someone a flower, this idiom refers to the act of doing someone a favor or being lenient with them.

Breakfast in French

Enjoy breakfast at café Le Pain Quotidien while learning French! These fun classes combine language immersion with delicious food. New! Summer Cultural Immersion

Our new Summer Cultural Immersion program will combine casual French lessons with cultural experiences. More information will be announced in March 2016; check fiaf.org/frenchclasses for details. Not sure about your level?

Students have access to an online self-evaluation, plus a one-on-one discussion with a teacher, to ensure you get started at the right level.

Why French at FIAF?

New to French? An expert? Just want to brush up?

FIAF offers the best in French education in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Montclair, New Jersey.

At any level, we have a class that will be just right for you!

Beyond the classroom, students enjoy the best of French culture with a complimentary FIAF Membership. General French Classes

In our small classes, students learn to speak with confidence under the guidance of our expert, native-speaking French teachers.

Specialized Classes & Workshops

Improve your French or deepen your cultural knowledge in thematic workshops and classes. Boost pronunciation, explore art and literature, prepare for travel, and more.

Manhattan, NY22 E 60th StLanguage Center3rd Floorfiaf.org 646 388 6612

Hours of Operation Mon–Thu: 8:30am–8pm Fri: 9am–6pm Sat: 9am–5pm

Brooklyn, NYInternationalSchool of Brooklyn 477 Court St fiaf.org/brooklyn646 388 6612

Montclair, NJ FIAF Montclair 7 North Willow St, Suite 7, Montclair, NJ, 07042

fiaf.org/newjersey 973 783 0507

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frenchclasses

Winter Term

11-Week Session Jan 11–Mar 28 5-Week Sessions Jan 11–Feb 13 Feb 22–Mar 26 1-Week Session Feb 16–20 Spring Term

Registration opens Feb 29 11-Week Session Apr 4–Jun 20 5-Week Sessions Apr 4–May 7 May 16–Jun 20

2-Week Sessions May 23–Jun 3 Jun 6–17 1-Week Session May 9–13

Summer Term

Registration opens May 23 11-Week Session Jun 25–Sep 2 5-Week Sessions Jun 25–Jul 30 Aug 1–Sep 2 2-Week Sessions Every two weeks starting Jun 20

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300 Magazines on Your Tablet Culturethèque, FIAF’s online library, keeps growing. Another 25 magazine titles have been added to the online kiosk, including the popular Capital, Ca m’intéresse, Diapason, Gala, Géo, Historia, La nouvelle quinzaine littéraire, Le Figaro magazine, Le magazine littéraire, L’Expansion, L’Express, L’Obs, Madame Figaro, and Sciences et vie. To register for your free Culturethèque account and begin reading, visit culturetheque.com

Homework SOS Wed, Jan 20–Jun 15 from 6:30–7:30pm Stuck on your homework? Don’t understand something? Come to the library on Wednesday nights for a free help session. Just bring your class assignment or a specific question about a tricky problem you are having. Led by Ronda Murdock, Library Services Manager, who will share her experience, tips and tricks for learning French as a foreign language.

Cercles de lectureThursdays at 6:30pm Jan 21 Intermediate B1 Jan 28 Advanced B2 Feb 4 Advanced Beginner A2 Feb 18 Intermediate B1 Feb 25 Advanced B2 Mar 3 Advanced Beginner A2 Mar 17 Expert C1 Apr 7 Intermediate B1 Apr 21 Advanced B2 Apr 28 Advanced Beginner A2 May 5 Intermediate B1 May 19 Advanced B2 Jun 2 Advanced Beginner A2

Join fellow Francophiles at one of our popular book discussion groups. Space is limited. Register in person at the library. Check fiaf.org/library for book titles.

Faites vos jeux ! Thursdays at 6:30pm

Jan 14 TabooFeb 11 Scrabble Mar 10 Taboo Apr 14 Scrabble May 12 Taboo Jun 9 Scrabble

Practice French while playing fun games en français! Players will team up with fellow FIAF students and members according to their level to compete for great prizes.

Prize-Winning Literature Read the books all of France is talking about. The titles of the fall rentrée and the 2015 prix littéraires are now on library shelves, and many are just a swipe away on your tablet or smartphone via Culturethèque! Discover the works of Amélie Nothomb, Boualem Sansal, Laurent Binet, Christine Angot, and other leading French voices. A complete bibliography of the new fall 2015 titles is now available at fiaf.org

New Reminder Service Life gets busy! You will now receive a friendly email three days before books are due to remind you to return materials on time.

Library Hours Mon–Thu 11:30am–8pm Fri 11:30am–3pm Sat 9:30am–3pm* Sun Closed

*closed Saturdays Jun 25–Sep 24

Homework SOS Free and open to FIAF Students and Members

Cercles de lecture FIAF Members $20 Non-Members $25 Book included

Register at the Library where you will receive a copy of the book

Faites vos jeux ! FIAF Members $5 Non-Members $10 Space is limited. Call 646 388 6679 to register

All programs in French For more info, visit fiaf.org/library or contact Yann: [email protected]

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Membership Benefits

Join FIAF, New York’s premier center for French culture and language, and take advantage of all the exciting benefits!

As a FIAF Member, enjoy:

FREE CinéSalon film screenings, including complimentary wine and beer (p. 14)Full borrowing privileges at the Haskell Library (p. 29)FREE access to the digital library Culturethèque (p. 29) FREE entrance to Rendez-Vous, a casual social gathering en français with wine during FIAF First Tuesdays (p. 13)Discounts to all FIAF cultural events Invitations to exclusive members-only eventsDiscounts on dining, beauty, and more with FIAF’s partners, including Fig & Olive, Jacadi Paris, and Le Cirque Restaurant!

Individual 100% tax-deductible

Individual $95 Senior & Academic* $75 Under 26** $35

Family

100% tax-deductible

FIAF offers fun and educational programs for kids all year long.

Family*** $150 Senior & Academic* $110

PremierBecome a Premier Member and receive even more benefits!

Contributing $300 $270 tax-deductible

Invitations to VIP events4 CinéSalon guest passes 2 free tickets to a FIAF event All FIAF Membership benefits

Supporting $800 $720 tax-deductible

VIP seating for FIAF events1 private French lesson (90 min)4 free tickets to a FIAF eventAll Contributing benefits

Patron $2,000 $1,800 tax-deductible

2 private French lessons (90 min)8 free tickets to a FIAF event 8 CinéSalon guest passes All Supporting benefits

FIAF Young Patrons The Young Patrons Group offers individuals ages 21–45 special opportunities to meet and socialize with other Francophiles.

Individual $200 Up to 100% tax-deductible

Invitations to 5 events per yearAll FIAF Membership benefits Premier $350 $280 tax-deductible

All Individual Young Patrons benefitsUp to 2 invitations to cocktail receptions reserved for Premier Young Patrons2 free tickets to a FIAF event

CorporateFIAF offers complimentary membership to employees of organizations enrolled in FIAF’s Corporate Membership Program.

Contact Catherine Baumann [email protected] to learn more.

Partnership with Alliance Française of Greenwich, CTNew members of the Alliance Française of Greenwich, CT automatically become FIAF Members. FIAF Members also enjoy the benefits of the Greenwich Alliance. Visit afgreenwich.org for more info.

Membership Become a FIAF Member!

For info about Membership Céline Mazières Membership Office 2nd Floor

Call 646 388 6607E-mail [email protected]

For complete benefits at all levels and to join, visit fiaf.org/membership

* Valid proof of age (65 years and older) or full-time scholastic affiliation required

** Valid proof of age (25 years and under) required

*** Family includes two adults & up to four children under 18

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Rendez-Vous 6:30–8:30pm

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1 Tue 4 & 7:30pm CinéSalon Daft Punk Unchained Free FGH p. 19

1 Tue 6–8:30pm Special Events FIAF First Tuesdays, Rendez-Vous (6:30pm) Free FIAF p. 13

3 Thu 6:30pm Haskell Library Cercles de Lecture (Advanced Beginner A2) LIB p. 29

4 Fri 5pm Tilt Kids Festival Ionna Vautrin: Le bestiaire opening night activities FGH p. 3

4 Fri 7pm Tilt Kids Festival Cie 14:20: Cabaret de Magie Nouvelle FGH p. 3

5 Sat 2pm Tilt Kids Festival Cie 14:20: Cabaret de Magie Nouvelle FGH p. 3

5 Sat 4pm Tilt Kids Festival Prune Nourry: Anima opens (until Apr 15) ID p. 3

8 Tue 12:30pm Cinema Workshops Classics of French Cinema with Olivier Barrot TA p. 15

8 Tue 4 & 7:30pm CinéSalon Grand Central Free FGH p. 19

9 Wed 8pm Tilt Kids Festival Camille Boitel: L’Immédiat SKIR p. 3

10 Thu 6:30pm Haskell Library Faites vos jeux! Taboo LIB p. 29

10 Thu 8pm Tilt Kids Festival Camille Boitel: L’Immédiat SKIR p. 3

11 Fri 8pm Tilt Kids Festival Camille Boitel: L’Immédiat SKIR p. 3

12 Sat 2 & 5pm Tilt Kids Festival 600 Highwaymen SKY p. 3

12 Sat 8pm Tilt Kids Festival Camille Boitel: L’Immédiat SKIR p. 3

13 Sun 3pm Tilt Kids Festival Camille Boitel: L’Immédiat SKIR p. 3

14 Mon 7pm Art de Vivre Wine Tour de France: The Vintage Effect SKY p. 9

15 Tue 4 & 7:30pm CinéSalon You and the Night Free FGH p. 19

17 Thu 6:30pm Haskell Library Cercles de Lecture (Expert C1) LIB p. 29

19 Sat 1:30pm Tilt Kids Festival Carousel of Ideas AB p. 3

22 Tue 4 & 7:30pm CinéSalon Eden Free FGH p. 19

28 Mon Begin Language Center Spring Break in French LC p. 24

29 Tue 4 & 7:30pm CinéSalon Love at First Fight Free FGH p. 19

1 Fri TBC Tilt Kids Festival Olivier Letellier: Oh Boy! (until Apr 2) VIC p. 3

2 Sat 11am & 2pm Tilt Kids Festival Circa: Carnival of the Animals BAM p. 3

2 Sat TBC Tilt Kids Festival Wylie Dufresne Workshop MFD p. 3

2 Sat 7pm Tilt Kids Festival DUO1804: Orchestra for Life FGH p. 3

3 Sun 11am & 2pm Tilt Kids Festival Circa: Carnival of the Animals BAM p. 3

4 Mon Begin Language Center Spring 11 & 5-Week French Classes LC p. 27

5 Tue 7:30pm Special Events Focus on French Cinema Closing Night FGH p. 21

6 Wed 7pm Performing Arts Talk: Discovering Chéreau’s Elektra FGH p. 6

7 Thu 6:30pm Haskell Library Cercles de Lecture (Intermediate B1) LIB p.29


12 Tue 4 & 7:30pm CinéSalon The Virgin Suicides & A Trip to the Moon Free FGH p. 20


13 Wed 7:30pm Performing Arts Stand-up Comedy: François-Xavier Demaison FGH p. 12

14 Thu 6:30pm Haskell Library Faites vos jeux! Scrabble LIB p. 29

14 Thu 7:30pm Performing Arts Stand-up Comedy: François-Xavier Demaison FGH p. 12

18 Mon 7pm Art de Vivre Wine Tour de France: The Importance of Grapes SKY p. 9

19 Tue 4 & 7:30pm CinéSalon Drive Free FGH p. 20

21 Thu 6:30pm Haskell Library Cercles de Lecture (Advanced B2) LIB p. 29

26 Tue 4 & 7:30pm CinéSalon Girlhood Free FGH p. 21


March April

February2 Tue 4 & 7:30pm CinéSalon Maurice Free FGH p. 17



5 Fri 7:30pm Performing Arts Opera Lafayette: An Incomplete Education FGH p. 5

6 Sat 7:30pm Performing Arts Opera Lafayette: An Incomplete Education FGH p. 5

8 Mon 7pm Art de Vivre Wine Tour de France: The Art of Champagne SKY p. 9


9 Tue 4 & 7:30pm CinéSalon Le Combat dans l’île Free FGH p. 17


16 Tue 4 & 8pm CinéSalon Le Joli Mai Free FGH p. 17

16 Tue Begin Language Center Winter 1-Week French Classes LC p. 27

18 Thu 6:30pm Haskell Library Cercles de Lecture (Intermediate B1) LIB p. 29

22 Mon Begin Language Center Winter 5-Week French Classes LC p. 27

23 Tue 4 & 7:30pm CinéSalon Cyrano de Bergerac Free FGH p. 17


11 Mon Begin Language Center Winter 11 & 5-Week French Classes LC p. 27

12 Tue 4 & 7:30pm CinéSalon Le Sauvage Free FGH p. 17


14 Thu 6:30pm Special Events Galette des Rois SKY p. 13


16 Sat Opens Tilt Kids Festival Ionna Vautrin: Le bestiaire (until Apr 2) GAL p. 3

17 Sun 5pm Performing Arts Concert Reading: La Reina FGH p. 5

19 Tue 4pm CinéSalon The Army of Shadows Free FGH p. 17

19 Tue 7:30pm CinéSalon The Mother and the Whore Free FGH p. 17


26 Tue 4 & 7:30pm CinéSalon The Flesh of the Orchid Free FGH p. 17


January



9 Mon Begin Language Center Spring 1-Week French Classes LC p. 27


11 Wed 7pm Art de Vivre Creative Leaders: Aurélie Bidermann FGH p. 11



19 Thu 6:30pm Haskell Library Cercles de lecture (Advanced B2) LIB p. 29

19 Thu 7:30pm Performing Arts Argento Chamber Ensemble: Objets Trouvés FGH p. 6

23 Mon 7pm Art de Vivre Wine Tour de France: The Many Hues of Rosé SKY p. 9






9 Thu 7pm Performing Arts HD Opera Screening: The Damnation of Faust FGH p. 7

20 Mon Begin Language Center Day Camps & Summer Classes LC p. 24

20 Mon Begin Language Center Summer 2-Week French Classes LC p. 27

25 Sat Begin Language Center Summer 11 & 5-Week French Classes LC p. 27



10 Sun 12–5pm Special Events Bastille Day on 60th Street Free FIAF p. 13


1 Mon Begin Language Center Summer 5 & 2-Week French Classes LC p. 27


May

June/July/August

French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF)

FGH Florence Gould Hall55 East 59th Street

GAL FIAF Gallery22 East 60th StreetGround Floor

LC Language Center22 East 60th Street 3rd Floor

LIB John & Francine Haskell Library22 East 60th Street2nd Floor

SKY Le Skyroom 22 East 60th Street 8th Floor

TA Tinker Auditorium55 East 59th Street

Off-site Locations

AB Albertine Books 972 5th Avenue, NYC

BAM Fisher Brooklyn Academy of Music 321 Ashland Place, BK

ID The Invisible Dog Art Center 51 Bergen Street, BK

MFD Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) 62 Bayard Street, BK

SKIR NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts 566 LaGuardia Pl, NYC

VIC The New Victory Theater 229 West 42nd Street, NYC

Tickets

Box Office55 East 59th Street New York, NY 10022212 355 6160 (info only)

TicketmasterOpen 24/7800 982 2787

Online fiaf.org

Mail OrderSend completed order form (p. 32), payment,* and self-addressed envelope to: FIAFAttn: FGH Box Office22 East 60th StNew York, NY 10022

*Check / credit card required

FreeDenotes programs that are free for FIAF Members.

Programs and dates are subject to change without notice.

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