French Club AGM Wrap-Up

Many thanks to all who came along to last night's French Club AGM and enjoyed the array of wine, Petits Ecoliers and La Vache Qui Rit!

The results of the elections were: Myles President, Mia Vice-President/ Communications, Jess Treasurer and Karena Secretary.

Congratulations also to the members of the General Committee who volunteered and were elected for their positions: Jessica, Ksenya, Rachel, Tavor & Sonia.

We are all hugely excited about the forthcoming year of French Club outings, events, film screenings and hopefully much, much more!

Please remember, we are always excited to hear from any French Club members, so please do not hesitate to comment below or on our Facebook page with your ideas for future French Club events or activities.

Merci et à bientôt,

French Club Committee

French Club Event: Molière Double Bill

For those of you keen to catch Melbourne French Theatre's latest production, please join us for the next French Club event!

What? The Molière double bill presented by The Melbourne French Theatre: Le Medecin Volant et La Jalousie de Barbouillé.

When? Thursday 5th May. We're meeting up at 7pm at the Glasshouse Hotel for drinks, then heading to the theatre together. The play starts at 8pm.

Where? To meet up with us at the Glasshouse Hotel beforehand, head to 51 Gipps Street, Collingwood. The play is at Collingwood College Theatre, Cnr Cromwell Street & McCutcheon Way (off Gipps Street), Collingwood.

How much? Student tickets are $12, plus $3 booking fee if booking online. The Melbourne French Theatre recommends booking in advance to avoid disappointment. Otherwise, arrive 30 minutes in advance on the night to purchase tickets from the box office. Remember to bring your student card with you!

Why? To see two wonderful plays by Molière, presented entirely in French! The plays will have English subtitles throughout. And of course to get to better know your fellow French Club members.

A bientôt!

The French Club Committee

French Club Annual General Meeting

Bonjour à tous. Just letting you all know that the French Club Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up very soon.

What? The AGM
When? 4:30pm, Tuesday 19th April
Where? Eastern Lecture Theatre 3 (ELT 3)
Why? To elect a new executive committee; discuss the future of the club; hear your suggestions; meet you fellow students...

Drinks, nibbles and other tasty morsels will be provided!!!

What you can do before then?

• Email us indicating whether you wish to be nominated for a committee position. This will help us streamline the process. We will also be accepting nominations on the day.
• Prepare questions/comments/suggestions for the committee.
• Anything else you can think of...

Merci et à bientôt,

French Club Committee

Podcast: Interview with Melbourne French Theatre founder Michael Bula

Ecoutez notre premier podcast avec Michael Bula (droit), le fondateur et producteur du Théâtre Français de Melbourne ! Ils présenteront Le Medecin Volant et La Jalousie de Barbouillé de Molière en mai. Cliquez-ici pour en savoir plus.

Listen to our first podcast with Michael Bula (right), founder and producer of Melbourne French Theatre! They will present The Flying Doctor and Barbouillé's Jealousy in May. Click here for more details.

French Club Event: Les Petits Mouchoirs

Just a reminder that we are off to see Les Petits Mouchoirs THIS Thursday evening! Super!

When? Thursday
Where? Westgarth Cinemas—Stop 28 via the 86 Tram
Cost? Student tickets are $15.00 and adult tickets are $18.00
Time? Everyone is invited to meet us at 8pm at the Cinema for pre-film drinks (yes, there is a bar at the cinema—woo!), otherwise the screening starts at 9pm

Those students who live on or near the La Trobe campus are welcome to meet Pauline and Laure at 7.15pm in the Agora if they're unsure how best to get to the cinema or just want some exciting French company on the way there! (:

I look forward to meeting and mingling with you on Thursday evening!

(A very excited) Jess
Secrétaire
La Trobe University French Club

A la suite d'un événement bouleversant, une bande de copains décide, malgré tout, de partir en vacances au bord de la mer comme chaque année. Leur amitié, leurs certitudes, leur culpabilité, leurs amours en seront ébranlées. Ils vont enfin devoir lever les "petits mouchoirs" qu'ils ont posés sur leurs secrets et leurs mensonges.

Following a tragic event, a group of friends decide in spite of everthing to go on their annual seaside vacation. Their friendship, their beliefs, their guilt, their love will hang in the balance. They will at long last have to relinquish the little white lies hiding their secrets.

Australian Premiere: La Belle Endormie

Dans La Belle Endormie, le dernier film de Catherine Breillat, une jeune princesse est l'objet de rivalités entre sorcières, qui s'escriment à trouver l'antidote approprié qui la sauvera de sa condamnation à mort. « La structure du script ressemble étrangement auquel d'Inception, mais le monde imaginaire sert une fonction très différente. Breillat crée un domaine d'enfance éternelle. » (Variety) La première de La Belle Endormie se tiendra en avril à ACMI.

In Sleeping Beauty, the latest film by Catherine Breillat, a young princess is the subject of a tug-of-war among witches, as each struggles to find the suitable antidote to her death sentence. "The script structure is bizarrely similar to that of Inception, but the dream world serves a very different function. Breillat carves out a realm of near-eternal childhood." (Variety) Sleeping Beauty will premiere in April at ACMI.

More info: article in Paris Match

Event: Alliance Français French Film Festival

The French Club plans to visit the French Film Festival in its final week (20—27th March).

Why come along? Going as a group will be cheaper and more fun!

We plan to take advantage of cheaper prices and hope to meet up before/after for dinner/drinks, if possible...

At this stage the committee has decided to see the film Little White Lies at the Westgarth Cinema on Thursday 24th March at 9pm.

Do you want to see this film? Do you have any other suggestions? Comment and let us know!

Molière Double Bill

Le Théâtre Français de Melbourne présente la première australienne de deux comédies classiques de Molière que Jean-Baptiste Rousseau a découvertes pendant le 18th siècle: Le Medecin Volant et La Jalousie de Barbouillé. Plein d'énergie et humour, elles sont inspirées par le répertoire de la Commedia dell'Arte. Complètement en francais avec les sous-titres en anglais !

Melbourne French Theatre is presenting an Australian premiere of The Flying Doctor and Barbouillé's Jealousy, two classic comedies by Molière, discovered in the 18th century by Jean-Baptiste Rousseau. Full of energy and humour, they are highly inspired by the repertoire of the Commedia dell'Arte. Entirely in French with English subtitles!

Venue: Collingwood College Theatre
Dates: May 3–May 7

Interested in going as a group? Comment and let us know!

The Films of Alain Resnais at ACMI

Hiroshima mon amour, 1959

Melbourne Cinémathèque présente une saison des films d'Alain Resnais, notamment ses premières documentaires, ses films extraordinaires qui traitent du temps, de la mémoire et du traumatisme (Hiroshima mon amour, La Guerre est finie), et une projection rare de son oeuvre de science-fiction, Je t'aime, je t'aime. D'avril 27 à mai 11 à ACMI. Cliquez-ici pour en savoir plus.

Melbourne Cinémathèque is presenting a season of the films of Alain Resnais, including his early documentaries, his extraordinary feature films dealing with time, memory and trauma (Hiroshima mon amour, La Guerre est finie), plus a rare screening of his science fiction opus, Je t'aime, je t'aime. From April 27 to May 11 at ACMI. Full details here.