We are 100 years old!

In 2010, the Institut français du Royaume-Uni (The French Institute in the UK) is celebrating its centenary with a series of special events.

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Wednesday 8th of February 2012

Meeting of minds

A series of encounters, ‘les dialogues du centenaire’, bring together well known British and French authors and film directors to discuss a wide range of challenging topics.

Cinéma, an act of love

Ciné lumière will screen a special series of films to mark the Institute's 100th birthday. Read more

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In May, Culturethèque has been launched, giving public UK-wide access to new cultural and educational resources.
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Celebrations to come

Event 

Title:
Le Genou de Claire
When:
Tue 30 Mar 06.15 pm
Where:
Ciné lumière - Institut français - LONDON
Category:
50 years of Cahiers du Cinéma

Description

Claire's Knee
France | 1970 | col | 105 mins | dir. Eric Rohmer, with Jean-Claude Brialy, Aurora Cornu, Béatrice Romand, Laurence de Monaghan | cert. PG

One of Rhomer's most celebrated films casts Brialy as Jérôme, holidaying on Lake Annecy, who begins a light-hearted flirtation with his landlady's daughter, only to fall for her half-sister and  develop an irrepressible desire to caress her knee.

Venue

Venue:
Ciné lumière - Institut français   -   Website

History, Building Bridges

A look at the history of relations between France and the UK. Read more

Musique en Fanfare

Programme of concerts and live events culminating with the Exhibition Road Music Day in June.

Le Français à l'honneur

We will celebrate the French language with our Francophone and educational partners. Read more

Arts Calling

In the fields of visual & performing arts, the centenary will extend far beyond the Institut.