The University of West Georgia, Spring 2021

Tournées French Film Festival

Six weeks. Six free screenings.

Dr. Charlie Michael

Opening Event

Wednesday, January 27 at 5:30 p.m.

"French Cinema and the Exception Culturelle"

Virtual Zoom lecture with Q&A - open to a general audience

France boasts one of the most vibrant film industries in the world, yet in recent years it has faced increasing challenges brought on by the dominance of Hollywood blockbusters and the rise of streaming platforms. How is French cinema adapting to these changes? Join us for a conversation about the present and future of French cinema with Dr. Charlie Michael, Assistant Professor of Film at Georgia Gwinnett College.

Registration required for attendance. Once registered, you will receive an email with a Zoom link and unique passcode. Come join us!

Register here!

Film 1

Portrait de la jeune fille en feu, Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Film 2

Sibyl

Film 3

Soleil ô

Film 4

Le Procès de Mandela et les autres, The State Against Mandela and the Others

Film 5

Ne croyez surtout pas que je hurle, Just Don't Think I'll Scream

Film 6

Varda par Agnès, Varda by Agnès

This festival highlights the rich history and current importance of international films in general, and works created by Francophone directors in particular, to a general understanding of film as a form of artistic and cultural expression.

The event is a collaborative and interdisciplinary festival that brings together UWG faculty from International Languages and Cultures, English, Film Studies, Mass Communications, and Theatre.

We want to help place international film at the center of film studies, rather than on the margins as sometimes can occur in the U.S. The film festival will also emphasize the vibrancy and reach of our French program and shows that specializing in French is not just about learning the French language, but also connecting the study of Francophone cultures to numerous other fields.