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.

Thursday 17th of May 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

Your digital Institute

In May, Culturethèque has been launched, giving public UK-wide access to new cultural and educational resources.
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Programme 50 years Cahiers du Cinéma

Event 

Persepolis
Title:
Persepolis
When:
Wed 24 Feb 03.30 pm
Where:
Ciné lumière - Institut français - LONDON
Category:
Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité

Description

France | 2007 | b&w | 95 mins | animation | dir.s Marjane Satrapi & Vincent Paronnaud, with the voices of Chiara Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, Danielle Darrieux | cert. 12A

The wonderful animated Persepolis charts the engaging story of a rebellious young girl in Iran during the Islamic Revolution who outsmarts the 'social guardians' and discovers punk. Persepolis retains the distinct look of the comic strip with its stark black and white imagery and soft edges offering fascinating and amusing observations of a young woman struggling with 'existential' problems in an era of historical turnmoil. Winner, Grand Jury Prize, Cannes Film Festival 2007.

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.