Newsletter n°202 / France in London news





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New Films

Welcome

Out now

Welcome is an emotionally affecting drama about intersecting lives, unlikely friendships and the hope of new beginnings. Bilal (Firat Ayverdi), a 17-year-old Kurdish refugee, has spent the last three months of his life travelling across Europe in an attempt to reunite with his girlfriend who recently emigrated to England. The journey has been difficult, but the end is in sight when Bilal finally reaches the far north coast of France, where he can literally see the white cliffs of Dover across the English Channel. But it is here that his journey comes to an abrupt halt as local authorities, and the immigration laws they are enforcing, prevent him from going any further.

Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno

In 1964, Henri-Georges Clouzot chose Romy Schneider and Serge Reggiani, as the lead actors of L'ENFER (INFERNO). This enigmatic and original project, about a hotel manager who becomes possessed by the demons of jealousy, was given an unlimited budget and touted to be the cinematographic event of the decade. However, three weeks into filming, drama unfolds and the project aborted. The images, said to be incredible, were never shown. Decades later, having uncovered some of the original rushes and screen tests, directors Serge Bromberg and Ruxandra Medrea have succeeded in recreating a new film from the remnants and brought it to fruition.

Gigs

French Gigs in London in November 2009

Find out about all the French Gigs in London for November and planned your outings accordingly.

Gourmet Corner

Terroirs has expanded

Worth a visit

Since its rather recent opening Terroirs has been so successful that it has now expanded by opening 'a new restaurant' ...in its basement. The great thing though is that despite the fact that it has practically double its size, the kitchen still manages to produce the same amazing food.

Beaujolais Nouveau Evening at Bar Kick

19th November from 6pm

Bar Kick invites you to celebrate the arrival of this year's Beaujolais Nouveau, savouring it with the superbly robust food of the region to the accompaniment of traditional French music.

Exhibition

Sophie Calle at the Whitechapel Gallery

At the Whitechapel Gallery until 3rd January 2010

'Talking to Strangers' is the first retrospective that Sophie Calle is having in the UK. Her work on the subject started back in 1979 with 'Sleepers' when she invited 29 people in her bed as she watched. It was quickly followed by 'The Bronx'. Then, she asked homeless people to show her their favourite places. She used these moments to photograph them. At the Whitechapel Gallery until 3rd January 2010.

Books

November Books and Christmas Present Ideas

Once more, the French Bookshop makes us discover a selection of books for us to offer or simply enjoy reading ourselves.

Obituary

Claude Levi-Strauss has died aged 100.

Claude Lévi-Strauss, the French anthropologist and ethnologist, known as the "father of modern anthropology" has died. He was born on November 28, 1908 when Theodore Roosevelt was in the White House. He was the oldest French Academicien.

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