🎥New film cycle at the Alliance Française!!
This one is interesting: France was the birthplace of Surrealistic Art and Cinema during the roaring twenties. These movies are not 'Surrealistic" according to this definition, since there were shot after the Second World War, but they have strong Surrealistic themes. These themes are dreams, the subconscious, illogical superpositions, desire and taboo. 
That's the case with this modern retelling of the Orpheus tragedy. Jean Cocteau, the director, is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Poet, musician, wirter, director, impresario, ... he decided to revisit the myth of Orpheus in a stunning black and white movie. 
It's usually credited as one of the best French movies of all time. 
And as always, there'll be pop-corn! 🍿

Synopsis: 
A famous poet in postwar Paris, scorned by the Left Bank youth, is in love with both his wife Eurydice and a mysterious princess. Seeking inspiration, the poet becomes obsessed and follows the princess from the world of the living to the land of the dead.

Like every week, you're free to give kohas to help the Alliance! 
And don't forget to book on the website in advance. 
See you on Wednesday !! 

Benjamin ;)