French Documentary showcase

November is the documentary month in France, therefore the Alliance Française Auckland is proud to introduce you 3 different French documentary films at the Auckland Central Library, Lorne Street, every Friday over 3 weeks: Swagger, Des femmes et des hommes (Women and men), Il était une forêt (Once upon a forest). FREE EVENT!
 

SWAGGER 

Friday 17th November, 4pm

Olivier Babinet / 2016 / 1h24min
In French with English subtitles
Swagger transports us in the head of eleven children and teenagers of surprising personalities. These children grow up in the heart of the most disadvantaged cities of France. The movie shows us the world through their singular and unexpected looks, their funny and impactful reflections.
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IL ETAIT UNE FORET

Friday 24th November, 4pm

Luc Jacquet / 2013 / 1h18min
In French with English subtitles
Luc Jacquet guides the spectator for a walk in the equatorial forest, off the beaten tracks. He teaches us how important it is to keep your eyes open to discover the first seed grow, how to contemplate the first trees which are preparing the soil for their followers. Five decades later, the new trees take over the complete cycle of several centuries…
> Watch the trailer
 

DES FEMMES ET DES HOMMES

Friday 1st December, 4pm

Frédérique Bedos / 2015 / 52min
In French with English subtitles
During a speech at the UN, Ban Ki Moon said that if the Millennium Development Goals are not reached, it is because women’s rights are stepping back in the entire world. Therefore, Frédérique Bedos began her world tour to collect women’s testimonies.
> Watch the trailer