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Nora Callanan, President, the Board and Festival Team at Alliance Franรงaise de Cork are deeply honoured that His Excellency, Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland is Patron of the 28th CORK FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL

His Excellency Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland

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LORD MAYOR’S WELCOME TO THE 28th CORK FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL Congratulations to Cork French Film Festival which is 28 years in existence and which brings the best of French Films to Cork each year. The French Film Festival is well established and a life part of the fabric of Cork’s Culture and indeed plays a major role as part of Cork’s Festival Calendar of Cultural events. I would like to acknowledge the dedicated work of Nora Callanan, President of Alliance Française de Cork, Film Programmer Julien Planté and their Team, as well as the many volunteers who work hard to make this event the huge success it has become. It is a major achievement to bring to Cork Cinematic events of the highest standard, as well as many prominent film personalities from France. Alliance Française de Cork must be congratulated for its commitment to the Festival and for its outstanding work, especially in this landmark year, celebrating 70 years of fostering Franco-Irish Relations, French Language and Culture in our City. Earlier this year I was delighted to attend the award ceremony ‘Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite’ accorded to Isabelle Sheridan (On the Pig’s Back) by the French Government, an award Nora Callanan (CFFF Director) has previously received. I am particularly proud to be associated with the screening of HUMAN by the renowned Photographer and Director Yann Arthus-Bertrand – Lord Mayor’s Screening (free to the public). I welcome audiences of all ages to enjoy this spectacular film.

A very warm welcome to Cork to all French Film Festival guests, national and international, directors, actors and visitors – I hope you enjoy your stay in our City. Je tiens à ce que le Conseil Municipal de la Ville continue cette collaboration étroite avec le Cork French Film Festival auquel je souhaite un très grand succès. CLLR. DES CAHILL LORD MAYOR OF CORK

GUEST OF HONOUR: YANN ARTHUS-BERTRAND Yann Arthus-Bertrand is a remarkable Photographer, Director, and world renowned Environmentalist. He collaborated with UNESCO on his first book Earth from Above in ’94, which was an international success. He founded Good Planet Foundation in 2005, and is a Goodwill Ambassador for UN Environment Programme from 2009. He released his first documentary HOME in 2009, which screened at CFFF in 2010. It is an immense honour to welcome Yann ArthusBertrand to the Cork French Film Festival to present his second documentary HUMAN, and give a Masterclass in University College Cork. PAGE /

Nora Callanan Festival Director

Julien Planté Film Programmer

Vytenė Laučytė Festival Manager

Marina Oracolo Festival Coordinator

WELCOME TO THE 28th CORK FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL Under the patronage of His Excellency Michael D Higgins, President of Ireland The 28th Cork French Film Festival brings you a sensational programme with a strong emphasis on contemporary French Cinema, dynamic directing, a wealth of new releases, and a host of up and coming new names from France. Cork French Film Festival is especially honoured to welcome Yann Arthus-Bertrand, internationally acclaimed Photographer and Director, to present his latest Documentary HUMAN. This remarkable artist and Humanitarian will also give a Masterclass in UCC. Nous sommes ravis de l’accueillir ! Cork French Film Festival will also welcome Manal Issa, star of Parisienne, whose image graces the cover of our Brochure. Manal, un grand bienvenue parmi nous ! We are delighted to welcome back our Film Programmer, Julien Planté, who has put together another superb programme to light up the silver screen at the Gate Cinema (Main Venue). Julien, London-based French producer, brings us the best and latest releases from France. We can look forward to a host of Premieres and Previews, opening with The Odyssey, a visually stunning biopic of Jacques Cousteau’s life. Also not to be missed the psychological thriller Moka, In Bed with Victoria – a comedy à la française critically acclaimed in Cannes, the evocative period piece Frantz, as well as the exquisite Polina – a film about dance set between Moscow and Paris. There is something for everyone, including wonderful children’s animated films – the acclaimed Moon Man, an adaptation of Tomi Ungerer’s classic, and My Life as a Courgette, a charming and funny preview screening.

In addition to our film screenings at the Gate Cinema, the Cork French Film Festival continues its enduring link between Food and Cinema, with a number of enticing culinary events. A sumptuous Candle-lit Dinner is guaranteed at Ballymaloe House, followed by the screening of the delightful Les Saveurs du Palais, based on a true story about President Mitterrand’s personal Chef at the Elysée Palace. In CIT, all chocolate lovers are in for a treat with an unmissable Demonstration, Tasting and Q&A by French Chocolatier Benoît Lorge, with a film screening afterwards. Also, enjoy a delightful evening at The River Lee, with the screening Red Obsession, followed by Dinner and Wine Pairing. Don’t miss Cork’s internationally-acclaimed Ray Scannell, who will score and perform a live commissioned work for CFFF, for the silent film L’appel du Sang, at Cork School of Music – Curtis Auditorium. This year we are again extremely honoured to have His Excellency Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland, as Patron of the Cork French Film Festival. We would also like to express our deep gratitude to our Principal Funder, the Arts Council of Ireland, to Cork City Council, by whom the Festival is Grant-Aided, Le Cordon Bleu, Barry’s Tea, Cork Airport, and all our sponsors and venues. A very special thank you to our incredible and hard-working team, to our generous volunteers and to all those who have helped in any way to make this festival happen. Un immense merci to our wonderful and loyal public. You are at the heart of our festival and have supported the Cork French Film Festival in its 28 year-journey. We welcome you to join us for a fantastique cinematic experience. Excellent Festival à vous tous! NORA CALLANAN, FESTIVAL DIRECTOR PAGE /

FEATURES

OPENING FILM

THE ODYSSEY - Preview Screening L’Odyssée 18.45, Sunday 5th March / Gate

Summer, 1946. The Cousteau family live in their beautiful house by the Mediterranean Sea. By day they go diving, by night they watch the stars. It’s paradise on earth. But Jacques, the father, is never content. He lives and breathes adventure and believes absolutely in the virtues of progress. With his invention, the aqualung, his recently acquired vessel the Calypso, and a crew of free-spirited adventurers, he is ready to cross the world’s oceans. Ten years later, back from boarding school, Jacques’s son Philippe finds his father greatly altered – an international celebrity with megalomaniac dreams of grafting gills to humans and creating underwater cities. Despite their mutual love and admiration, violent conflict between PAGE /

Presented by Julien Planté these two passionate men is inevitable. This highprofile biopic of the legendary French underwater explorer is based on books about Cousteau as well as testimony gathered by Jérôme Salle and his team. “Nothing was spared in Salle’s attempt to bring Cousteau’s life to the screen, with complex underwater work and plentiful location shooting; production designer Laurence Ott has enjoyed himself and the results are often more than handsome.” Fionnuala Halligan, Screen Daily France, 2016, 122’ Director: Jérôme Salle Cast: Lambert Wilson, Pierre Niney, Audrey Tautou Language: French with English subtitles

CLOSING FILM

FROM THE LAND OF THE MOON - Preview Screening Mal de Pierres 21.00, Sunday 12th March / Gate

Gabrielle (Marion Cotillard) comes from a small village in the South of France, at a time when her dream of true love is considered scandalous, and even a sign of insanity. Her parents decide to marry her to José, an honest and loving Spanish farm worker who they think will make a respectable woman of her. Despite José’s devotion to her, Gabrielle vows that she will never love José and lives like a prisoner bound by the constraints of conventional post-World War II society. That is, until the day she is sent away to the Alps to heal her kidney stones. There she meets André Sauvage (Louis Garrel), a dashing injured veteran of the Indochinese War, who rekindles the passion buried inside her. She promises they will run away together, and André

seems to share her desire. Will anyone dare rob her of her right to follow her dreams? “Like a Madame Bovary updated to the 20th century, Gabrielle (Cotillard) is a romantic country girl from a well-off family, and she is consumed with sexual desire. In this romantic character study by Nicole Garcia, Cotillard’s performance is luminous throughout, enriching the willful heroine with the depth of a single obsession.” The Hollywood Reporter France, 2016, 120’ Director: Nicole Garcia Cast: Marion Cotillard, Louis Garrel Language: French with English subtitles PAGE /

FEATURES

CHOCOLAT

21.30, Sunday 5th March / Gate Roschdy Zem’s film follows former slave Rafael Padilla (Omar Sy) as he unexpectedly becomes one of the most famous circus stars of the Belle Époque era in France. After performing as a clown in small country shows, Padilla is discovered by respected British entertainer George Foottit (James Thierree) and moves to Paris. Despite tensions between them, the pair quickly form a successful partnership and become one of the main attractions of the city’s Nouveau Cirque. However, as the pressures of fame begin to take their toll, Padilla struggles with regular racial discrimination and a growing gambling addiction which threaten to ruin his career. France, 2016, 119’ Director: Roschdy Zem Cast: Omar Sy, James Thierrée, Clotilde Hesme Language: French with English subtitles

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HUMAN - Lord Mayor’s Screening [Documentary] 18.00, Monday 6th March / Gate

PRESENTED BY YANN ARTHUS BERTRAND

HUMAN is a collection of stories and images of our world, offering an insight into what it means to be human. A politically engaged work which allows us to embrace the human condition and to reflect on the meaning of our existence. “I am one man among seven billion others. For the past 40 years, I have been photographing our planet and its human diversity, and I have the feeling that humanity is not making any progress. We can’t always manage to live together. Why is that? I didn’t look for an answer in statistics or analysis, but in man himself.” Yann Arthus-Bertrand

The Director will introduce the screening, followed by a Q&A. The Director will present a Masterclass on Mon 6th 4pm in UCC (see p.19)

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21.15, Monday 6th March / Gate

France, 2015, 143’ Director: Yann Arthus-Bertrand Language: Various languages with English subtitles

Admission free (but ticketed)

Presented by Paul Ryan

Following their previous collaboration on the acclaimed Clouds Of Sils Maria, Kristen Stewart reunites with director Olivier Assayas to play Maureen, a medium working in Paris as a personal shopper for a megalomaniacal A-list celebrity. Bored and frustrated by her job, Maureen only remains in France in an attempt to reach the spirit of her recently deceased twin brother. As time goes by, contact looks increasingly unlikely, until Maureen begins to receive strange text messages from an unknown source. Part sleek fashionista drama, part chilly murder mystery, part bewitching supernatural horror story, this elegant arthouse head-scratcher escapes easy definition and is an absolute pleasure to watch. Give yourself over to its secrets and prepare to be hypnotised.

USA, 2016, 105’ Director: Olivier Assayas Cast: Kristen Stewart, Lars Eidinger Language: English

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AFTER LOVE L’Économie du couple

18.30, Tuesday 7th March / Gate

FEATURES Presented by Paul Ryan

After 15 years of living together, Marie (Bérénice Bejo) and Boris (Cédric Kahn) decide to get a divorce but the separation proves far from simple. Boris can’t afford to move out until the house in which they live with their two daughters has been sold. But while Marie bought the house, it was Boris who completely renovated it, hugely increasing its market value. Unable to agree on how to divide the proceeds, they soon find themselves at an impasse in which all of their frustrations, resentments and grievances start to mingle with feelings of past affection. Underpinned by a razor-sharp script, After Love is also endowed with two of the year’s finest screen performances, with Bérénice Bejo (The Artist, The Past) displaying a stunning level of dramatic range and depth.

POLINA - Premiere Polina, danser sa vie

21.00, Tuesday 7th March / Gate

France, 2016, 100’ Director: Joachim Lafosse Cast: Bérénice Béjo, Cédric Kahn Language: French with English subtitles

Presented by Paul Ryan

Moscow, early 90s. Polina, aged 8, is a gifted ballerina. From a modest background she joins the prestigious school of Professor Bojinsky, who trains dancers for the Bolshoi. He immediately grasps her tremendous potential and makes her work so hard that at only 18 her dream finally comes true and she enters the prestigious Bolshoi. This is when she meets Adrien, a charming French dancer. He will help her to discover not only love but, more importantly, a new form of dance, more contemporary and expressive, a kind of dance that will change her life forever. From Moscow to Aix-En-Provence and Antwerp, from success to disillusion, we follow Polina’s incredible destiny.

This screening is sponsored by Barry’s Tea

France, 2016, 108’ Director: Angelin Preljocaj, Valérie Muller-Preljocaj Cast: Anastasia Shevtsova, Veronika Zhovnytska, Juliette Binoche Language: French and Russian with English subtitles PAGE /

THE UNKNOWN GIRL La Fille Inconnue

18.30, Wednesday 8th March / Gate Rising French actor Adèle Haenel (Water Lilies, Les Combattants) stars as Jenny Davin, a talented doctor who refuses to open the door to a mysterious late-night caller. The next morning, she learns that the caller was a girl who has been found dead, and that the police have no way of identifying her. Shocked and guilt-stricken, Jenny resolves to discover the name of the young girl so that she will not be buried anonymously. Playing intelligently with the traits of traditional detective drama, The Unknown Girl is another characteristically engaging social commentary from the two-time Palme d’Or winning Dardenne brothers - and a morally astute and compelling investigation of personal responsibility, justice and compassion. “Another quietly powerful masterpiece… A Wholly gripping narrative told with understated eloquence.” Saskia Baron, The Arts Desk

PARISIENNE - Premiere Peur de rien

21.00, Wednesday 8th March / Gate

FEATURES Presented by Paul Ryan

France, 2016, 113’ Director: Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne Cast: Adèle Haenel, Olivier Bonnaud, Jérémie Renier Language: French with English subtitles

Presented by Manal Issa on International Women’s Day

Lina (Manal Issa), 19, arrives in Paris during the 90’s. She is alone and lost. With nothing but fear and her natural instinct for self-preservation, she is looking for something she has never found in her home country of Lebanon: freedom. Although sometimes afraid, Lina is also intrepid, adventurous, confident, independent, and breathtakingly self-possessed. In this semi-autobiographical drama from France-based Lebanese director Danielle Arbid, newcomer Manal Issa gives a mesmerizing, intense and multifaceted performance for what’s ultimately a coming-of-age story, while French acting veteran Dominique Blanc is wonderful in his supporting role as a professor who has a way with words. France, 2015, 119’ Director: Danielle Arbid Cast: Manal Issa, Vincent Lacoste, Paul Hamy Language: French and Arabic with English subtitles PAGE /

SPECIAL GUEST

WE ARE PLEASED TO WELCOME ACTRESS MANAL ISSA, STAR OF PARISIENNE, ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY. Originally from Lebanon, Manal Issa never planned on becoming an actress – she actually wanted to be an engineer. Her role in Parisienne, directed by Lebanese director Danielle Arbid, has established her as a rising star in France. The film also received a wide acclaim in the film festival circuit.

Photo by Julien Mignot

As well as giving a stunning performance, Manal’s character in the film, Lina, celebrates women in so many different ways. She is defiant, strong, and above all inspiring. Therefore, it is a great pleasure to welcome Manal Issa to celebrate with us in Cork International Women’s Day, 8th March.

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BANG GANG (A MODERN LOVE STORY) Bang Gang (Une histoire d’amour modern)

FEATURES

18.30, Thursday 9th March / Gate

Eva Husson’s intense, confident debut feature follows the fortunes of a group of Biarritz highschool students after they start a private orgy society. The teens seem to have created their own earthly paradise of total liberation, but matters soon prove more complex. Dazzlingly shot and the work of a true stylist, Bang Gang on one level resembles a French version of Larry Clark’s Kids, but with a specifically female point of view and updated for the age of internet sex and revenge porn. At once celebratory, libidinously lawless and with an edge of sober social critique, Bang Gang is one of the most striking French debuts in ages – and is certainly one of the most controversial. “Director Eva Husson spins the bottle with a group of French teens searching for meaning in mindless sex – and explains how she related to their lives.” Alex Godfrey, The Guardian

France, 2015, 128’ Director: Eva Husson Cast: Finnegan Oldfield, Marilyn Lima, Lorenzo Lefèbvre Language: French with English subtitles

IN BED WITH VICTORIA - Premiere Victoria 21.15, Thursday 9th March / Gate

Victoria Spick is a beautiful Parisian criminal lawyer in her late 30s; sex-addict, workaholic, self-centered, and a love life going nowhere. Invited to a wedding reception she meets Vincent, her handsome, but unambitious friend, David, her ex-husband and Sam, a former drug dealer who she helped out of a sticky situation. The next day, Vincent is accused of attempted murder by his girlfriend. The victim’s dog is the only witness. Reluctantly, Victoria accepts the job of defending Vincent, while she hires Sam as an au pair. This is just the beginning of troubled times for Victoria. An hilarious and tender comedy à la française, critically acclaimed in Cannes. “A chaotic mid-life crisis comedy anchored by a vibrant lead performance.“ Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter

France, 2016, 97’ Director: Justine Triet Cast: Virginie Efira, Vincent Lacoste, Melvil Poupaud Language: French with English subtitles PAGE /

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18.30, Friday 10th March / Gate In an unnamed African country, the Move For Kids organisation (based on Zoe’s Ark) is officially established to rescue orphans and provide them with a new life in France. Led by Jacques (Vincent Lindon), it soon becomes apparent that the organisation’s motives behind saving the orphans are not always honourable. As the line between humanitarian assistance and human trafficking becomes increasingly blurred, the stakes get higher and we are left wondering who to root for. Provocative, disturbing yet hopeful, the film features standout performances and a gripping script. “A shrewd look at the refugee crisis, and based on the reallife Zoe’s Ark controversy, Joachim Lafosse’s bitter drama is about an NGO in Chad that crosses the line between do-gooding and kidnapping.” The Guardian

HEAL THE LIVING - Preview Screening Réparer les vivants

France, 2015, 112’ Director: Joachim Lafosse Cast: Vincent Lindon, Louise Bourgoin, Valérie Donzelli Language: French with English subtitles

This screening is sponsored by Johnson & Perrott

21.00, Friday 10th March / Gate

When an accident leaves a young man in a coma, doctors must gauge whether his parents are willing to consider a heart transplant, while elsewhere a woman (Anne Dorval) waits to see whether she will be given a new chance of life. This powerfully humane film is about individuals but also about how a compassionate health system works (note: graphic surgical scenes) as well as how our flesh-and-blood make-up ultimately connects us all. A terrific cast including Emmanuelle Seigner, Tahar Rahim and Bouli Lanners contributes to a film that addresses the heart and the brain with equal intelligence. “The tears are inevitable in Heal the Living, and for once, they feel like they’ve been earned.” Sam Gray, The Upcoming

France, 2016, 103’ Director: Katell Quillévéré Cast: Tahar Rahim, Emmanuelle Seigner, Bouli Lanners Language: French with English subtitles PAGE /

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MOKA - Premiere

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18.30, Saturday 11th March / Gate

A Swiss mother who has lost her son in a car accident decides to track down the French woman responsible for his death in this skilful adaptation of the eponymous novel by Anglo-French writer Tatiana de Rosnay. Emmanuelle Devos stars as the mourning motheron-a-mission, while co-star Nathalie Baye plays the owner of the coffee-coloured car — from which the film gets its title — that was involved in the hit-andrun accident. This is the kind of psychological thriller that could have been written by Patricia Highsmith several decades ago as it contrasts obsession and revenge in a slow uncovering of the psyche of two female leads. “A classy and classical psychological thriller, at various times reminiscent of the works of Chabrol, Hitchcock and Highsmith.” Boyd van Hoeij, The Hollywood Reporter

FRANTZ - Preview Screening

France, 2016, 89’ Director: Frédéric Mermoud Cast: Emmanuelle Devos, Nathalie Baye Language: French with English subtitles

This screening is sponsored by Cork Airport

21.00, Saturday 11th March / Gate

The ever-prolific François Ozon makes a welcome return with this richly-evocative period piece, set in the aftermath of World War I. In a small German town, a young woman named Anna mourns the tragic death of her fiancé Frantz. Living with her departed lover’s parents, Anna keeps to herself, until one day she spies a mysterious man leaving flowers on Frantz’s grave. Discovering the man to be a close friend of her fiancé during his time in France, Anna finds solace in the outsider’s memories of her beloved. But as her sorrow slowly begins to lift and the pair become increasingly attached, some striking truths emerge, forcing Anna to question her burgeoning feelings. No two Ozon films are ever the same and this sweeping love story is a typically atypical work from the wonderfully unpredictable filmmaker. “Sumptuous… Feels like new territory for Ozon.” Nigel M Smith, The Guardian

France, 2016, 113’ Director: François Ozon Cast: Pierre Niney, Paula Beer Language: French and German with English subtitles

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CÉZANNE AND I - Preview Screening Cézanne et moi

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16.00, Sunday 12th March / Gate

This sumptuous 19th-century period drama stars Guillaume Gallienne as post-impressionist painter Paul Cézanne and Guillaume Canet as Émile Zola. Danièle Thompson’s sixth feature charts the decade-long friendship and eventual fallout between Cézanne, who was born into a wealthy family but struggled to make a living as a painter, and Zola, who came from a family of more straitened circumstances but achieved fame and prosperity as a politically-engaged novelist. Despite their differences, the pair form a strong bond and both move to Paris to continue their careers. However, when a character in Zola’s latest book seems to be based on Cezanne’s struggles as a painter, the pair clash and their relationship soon becomes strained.

France, 2016, 117’ Director: Danièle Thompson Cast: Guillaume Canet, Guillaume Gallienne, Alice Pol Language: French with English subtitles

ETERNITY - Premiere Eternité

18.30, Sunday 12th March / Gate At the end of the 19th century, Valentine, aged 20, married Jules. Towards the end of the 20th century, a young Parisian woman crosses a bridge on her way to a party thrown by her cousin. There, she meets a young man, later becoming his wife and the loving mother to their child. In the interim, between the two World Wars, two couples formed a quartet that was so close that after the death of one of the husbands and the wife of the other couple, the two families came together in a Paris apartment, 16 of them sitting around the table. France, 2016, 115’ Director: Tran Anh Hung Cast: Audrey Tautou, Bérénice Béjo, Mélanie Laurent Language: French with English subtitles

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FAMILY SCREENINGS

MY LIFE AS A COURGETTE - Preview Screening Ma Vie de Courgette 16.30, Saturday 11th March / Gate

Nine-year-old Icare, known to his friends as ‘Courgette’, finds himself in a local orphanage after the accidental death of his abusive mother. There he meets a group of children, each with their own emotional burdens and traumas to bear. Rather than dwelling on their misfortunes, the kids adopt a pragmatic approach to leading their lives, finding ways to co-exist in relative harmony. The arrival of young Camille gives Courgette his first taste of hope and possible romance. Despite its disarmingly uncomplicated look, this stop motion animated feature is one for older children and teens, as well as adults. It deals with its mature themes subtly and with respect, exploring the ways we adapt to PAGE /

the future and make the best of our lives. A funny, engaging and moving film with an unexpected depth and sense of beauty. “A big film in a small package: Claude Barras’s children’s animation broaches downbeat themes with charm, heart and smarts.” Wendy Ide, The Observer France, 2016, 66’ Director: Claude Barras Cast: Gaspard Schlatter, Sixtine Murat, Paulin Jaccoud Language: French with English subtitles

MOON MAN Jean de la Lune

11.30, Sunday 12th March / Gate The man on the Moon is bored. One day he hitches a ride to Earth on the tails of a passing comet, an attack from outer space that sets the alarm bells ringing in the President’s headquarters. The moon Man starts to explore the fantastical creatures and sights of a new planet. But all is not well, the Moon man’s absence from his post means that all the world’s children are unable to sleep. Before the megalomaniac President can capture him, they must join forces to return him to his rightful place in the sky. Based on the much loved children’s book by Tomi Ungerer, Moon Man is an unmissable experience for all ages, both young and old.

This beautifully animated film is a German, French and Irish co-production involving Ireland’s Oscar nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon with narration provided by Tomi Ungerer. France Germany Ireland, 2012, 95’ Director: Stephan Schesch & Sarah Clara Weber Cast: Katharina Thalbach, Ulrich Tukur, Corinna Harfouch, Tomi Ungerer Language: English

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MASTERCLASS

MASTERCLASS YANN ARTHUS-BERTRAND

Monday 6th March at 16.00 / UCC - Room G27, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rahilly Building / admission free It is an immense privilege to welcome Yann ArthusBertrand to the 28th Cork French Film Festival, and to give a Masterclass on his outstanding documentary HUMAN. Yann Arthus-Bertrand has been committed to the environmental cause since the 90s, through his amazing work as an international environmental photographer. He created the GoodPlanet Foundation in 2005, educating people worldwide on the importance of the fight against climate change. Yann was appointed United Nations Environment Program Goodwill Ambassador in 2009. It was also in 2009 that he released his first feature-length documentary, HOME, about the state of the planet, which the Cork French Film Festival screened in 2010. HUMAN is an amazing collection of stories and images of our world, beautifully photographed and presented, offering an immersion to the core of what it means to be human. This documentary brings us face to face with the Other, making us reflect on our lives. Earth is shown at its most sublime, through amazing aerial images and soaring music, resulting in an ode to the beauty of the world. Moderator: Dr. Martin Howard, Head Dept. French, UCC Cork French Film Festival will screen HUMAN at the Gate on Monday 6th, 6.30pm (see p.8) Director Yann Arthus-Bertrand will be present to introduce HUMAN.

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TOUR DE FRANCE - Premiere

11.00, Mon 6th March to Thurs 9th March / Gate Far’Hook is a 20-year-old rapper. Following a violent dispute with a rival, he’s forced to leave Paris for a while. His producer, Bilal, suggests that Far’Hook acts as driver for Bilal’s father, Serge, on a tour of French ports, following in the footsteps of the classic painter Joseph Vernet. Despite the age gap and culture clash, an unlikely friendship forms between this talented rapper and the bricklayer from the north of France during a road trip that concludes in Marseille for a final concert, one of reconciliation. “Working with Rachid Djaidani was a very intuitive thing. He has this eye. I didn’t even need to read the script. All those combinations of colour are wonderful. Thank you, Rachid. Truly.” Gérard Depardieu

France, 2016, 95’ Director: Rachid Djaidani Cast: Gérard Depardieu, Sadek Language: French with English subtitles

MY REVOLUTION Ma Révolution

11.00, Mon 6th March to Thurs 9th March / Gate While protests concerning the Arab Spring are taking place in Paris, 14-year-old Marwann has bigger problems to worry about. Despite his Tunisian origins, he is more concerned with being popular at school than with politics. When he comes across a rally, his photo is captured and makes headlines, accidentally making him a symbol of the revolution and the coolest kid in school. He decides to take advantage of the confusion, trying to win the affections of his crush as well as reconnecting to his roots. France, 2016, 80’ Director: Ramzi Ben Sliman Cast: Anamaria Vartolomei, Lubna Azabal, Samir Guesmi Language: French with English subtitles

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A PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION BY LE CORDON BLEU at Alliance Française de Cork Galerie 1st to 31st March Admission free, all welcome

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SHORT FILMS BLANQUETTE This animated short sees a family get together for a meal. A veritable dance commences as the family bustles around the kitchen, bringing plates and cutlery to the table and passing dishes to each other. 2015 / Director: Charlie Blin / Length: 4’23’’

GUILLAUME À LA DERIVE On the day he gets fired, Guillaume (Bastien Bouillon) meets his replacement, Tom (Marc Arnaud). 2016 / Director: Sylvain Dieuaide / Length: 18’50’

L’ENFANCE D’UN CHEF Vincent (Vincent Lacoste) is a twenty-year-old actor. He gets his big break when he is offered the lead role in a biopic on Charles de Gaulle’s life. The only problem? At the same time as he gets the job, his parents decide to move to Orléans, forcing Vincent to live alone. We follow him in his first steps towards independence. This short was critically acclaimed at the Cannes Film Festival. 2016 / Director: Antoine de Bary / Length: 15’17’’

SABINE Franc, (Franc Bruneau) the owner of a video store, has just broken up with his partner. He decides to ease his pain by shooting some rather unusual films of his own. 2015 / Director: Sylvain Robineau / Length: 13’49’’

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14.30 Saturday 11th March Gate / 81 minutes UN PLAN D’ENFER Mo and Carl are two devious thieves with a clever plan. One night they unleash dozens of cats in a neighbourhood, driving all of the local dogs crazy. Amid the barking and confusion, the robbers go in search of alleged booty hidden under an old woman’s house. But unfortunately for them, things do not go quite to plan. Mo and Carl are about to experience the most frightening night of their lives. 2015 / Director: Alain Gagnol, Jean-Loup Felicioli Length: 5’35’’

POUPÉE Every evening, ‘Poupée’ (doll) trawls online dating sites in the hope of finding love. After chatting to a mysterious stranger, she decides to go to his house in the middle of the night. As she always does, she believes something might come of it. 2016 / Director: Director: Jessica Talud / Length: 13’

LE FLAN Robert is confident of being elected. However, when he loses by just one vote, he must uncover the identity of which family member did not vote for him. Was it his wife? His mum? His dad? Enraged and suspicious, Robert creates upheaval in the family in his search for the truth. 2015 / Director: Odile d’Oultremont / Length: 12’

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EVENTS CHOCOLATE MAKING DEMONSTRATION, TASTING AND Q&A

Presented by French Chocolatier Benoît Lorge 18.30 Tuesday 7th March / CIT Dept. Tourism & Hospitality / Price for Demonstration and Screening (CIT, Rory Gallagher Theatre, 20.00): €15 Bonjour, all chocolate lovers! Don’t miss out on this delicious Demonstration on Chocolate Making, followed by Tasting and Q&A, with the talented Maître Chocolatier Benoît Lorge. Benoit is a pastry chef originally from Lorraine in France. After many years of travelling, he eventually settled in beautiful Kenmare, where he founded “Lorge Chocolatier”. In this magical shop, you can source his delicious and unique creations, delivered to you using only the finest ingredients.

Followed by Screening: KINGS OF PASTRY The prize of “Meilleur Ouvrier de France” is considered the most prestigious award for pastry chefs. The three day competition involves the talented chefs creating complicated sugar sculptures, sumptuous chocolates and elaborate cakes. The documentary gives us a unique insight into the highs and lows of the passionate chefs who take part, focusing primarily on Chicago-based first time competitor Jacquy Pfeiffer. Price for Demonstration and Screening: €15 Bookings: Online: www.corkfrenchfilmfestival.com Tickets: Festival office 0214310677 Early booking advised

Netherlands, 2009, 87’ Director: Chris Hegedus, D.A. Pennebaker Cast: Jacquy Pfeiffer, Regis Lazard, Philippe Rigollot Language: English PAGE /

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RED OBSESSION

A film narrated by Russell Crowe. Followed by Buffet Dinner, glass of wine and Wine Pairing Talk at The River Lee 18.30pm / Wednesday 8th March / The River Lee Price: €35 per person: dinner, glass of wine and screening

For centuries, Bordeaux has been synonymous with fine wine all around the world. This film, narrated by Russell Crowe, explores the world of wine markets in the Far East and the economic and cultural implications that may ensue. Taking us from Bordeaux to Beijing, the documentary raises questions about art forms becoming commodities in today’s world.

Director: David Roach, Warwick Ross Narrated by Russell Crowe Length: 75’ Bookings: Mary O’Brien, The River Lee, +353 21 4937715 or e-mail: mary_obrien@doylecollection.com

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LES SAVEURS DU PALAIS Four-course Candlelit Dinner inspired by cuisine from the film 18.30 / Friday 10th March / Ballymaloe House / Grainstore €55 or €10 for screening only (20.30) Les Saveurs du Palais is based on the true story of Hortense Laborie’s appointment as President François Mitterrand’s head chef at the Elysée Palace. The well-respected chef from Périgord is taken by surprise when the President chooses her to be his personal chef. Despite the jealousy that Hortense encounters from other kitchen staff, her indomitable spirit shines through and she quickly establishes herself in the role. But when power is involved, there is always a trap waiting just around the corner…

France, 2012, 95’ Director: Christian Vincent Cast: Catherine Frot, Arthur Dupont, Jean d’Ormesson Language: French with English subtitles Bookings: Online: www.corkfrenchfilmfestival.com or www.ballymaloe.ie Tickets: Festival Office 021-4310677 Early booking advised PAGE /

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A true classic in the French silent movie category. A young married couple, Hermione (Phyllis NeilsonTerry) and Maurice (Ivor Novello), are on their honeymoon in Sicily. Hermione has to go back home to be by her dying friend’s bedside, while Maurice decides to stay on the island. Émile (Charles Le Bargy) drags Maurice to a village party where he meets Maddalena. He falls for the fisherman’s daughter and the two embark on an affair together.

Director: Louis Mercanton Cast: Ivor Novello, Phyllis Neilson-Terry, Charles Le Bargy

20.00 / Saturday 11th March / CIT School of Music – Curtis Auditorium / Price: €20/15 (conc)

Live piano accompaniment by Ray Scannell and cellist Kate Ellis

Raymond is an award winning multi-disciplined Arts practitioner. Working as a writer, performer and musician, his own work brings together aspects of all these practices. Recent commissions include: Death at Intervals (Kelie Hughes & Galway International Arts Festival), Town is Dead (Abbey Theatre). His own work includes: Deep, winner of Best Male Performer (Dublin Fringe Festival 2013), and Mimic, winner of Best Male Performer (Dublin Fringe Festival 2008). Following the success of his live score for L’Argent in the 20th edition (2009), the Festival is delighted to welcome Ray back to score and perform a specially commissioned work for the 28th edition of Cork French Film Festival. PAGE /

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Moon Man (11:30)

My Life As A Courgette (16.30)

Cezanne And I

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The Odyssey (18.45)

HUMAN Intro & Q&A (18.00)

After Love

The Unknown Girl

Bang Gang

The White Knights

Moka

Eternity

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Chocolat (21:30)

Personal Shopper (21:15)

Polina

Parisienne (Intro & Q&A)

In Bed With Victoria (21:15)

Heal The Living

Frantz

From The Land Of The Moon

CIT - DEMONSTRATION THEATRE & RORY GALLAGHER THEATRE

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THE RIVER LEE Red Obsession

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