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.

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Programme liberté

Event 

Mandela, son of Africa, Father of a Nation
Title:
Mandela, son of Africa, Father of a Nation
When:
Thu 11 Feb 06.30 pm
Where:
Ciné lumière - Institut français - LONDON
Category:
Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité

Description

South Africa/USA | 1996 | col | 118 mins | doc | dir.s Angus Gibson & Jo Menell | cert. tbc

Offering an intimate look at one of the world's most revered human rights figures from his childhood to his election as South Africa's first black president, this feature-length documentary was nominated for the 1997 Academy Award for Best Documentary. The film provides an engaging look at the courageous life, struggles and strength of Mandela the leader, whilst also revealing the charisma of Mandela the man.

£7, conc. £5

Venue

Venue:
Ciné lumière - Institut français   -   Website

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Musique en Fanfare

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

Le Français à l'honneur

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Arts Calling

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