Newsletter n°204 / French News in London





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Cinema

The Sea Wall

Out in London on 20th November

Widely praised following its world premiere as a Special Presentation at the Toronto International Film Festival, director Rithy Panh's (RICE PEOPLE) celebrated period drama set in the rich landscape of French colonial Indochine is a highly successful adaptation of Marguerite Duras' acclaimed and semi-autobiographical novel "Un Barrage Contre le Pacifique", featuring a leading performance by BAFTA Award Winner and recipient of the European Film Academy's 2009 Achievement in World Cinema, Isabelle Huppert.

The First Day of the Rest of Your Life

Out now

An amuzing family saga in which the ideas of ageing, rebellion and family loyalties are all explored with great accuracy and fun. You'll love it.
You may recall that this film was shown for the first time in London last summer during London's Favourite French Film award night.

Theatre

The Tartuffe by James Wilkes after Molière

Until 28th November

Following a critically acclaimed sell-out at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, EIF award winners, Belt Up Theatre bring their interactive and immersive re-working of one of Molière's classic comedies 'the Imposter' to the Southwark Playhouse.

Christmas Fair

King's College School Christmas Fair

From 11am to 4pm Saturday 28th November

This is probably one of the biggest and best school Christmas Fairs held in or around London. More than 80 stall holders offering a wide range of high quality and original gifts will be attending. . If you have missed Spirit of Christmas, this is the fair to attend. Loads of games for the kids, as well as  some delicious food.
Entrance Free
For more info

Music

Fauré's Requiem

24th November atr 8pm

The English Chamber Orchestra and the Holst Singers under Stephen Layton, with Soloists.
Ticket price £18-£30
Selling Fast

Gifts

So SPA at Sofitel St James

A little heaven

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A Spa voucher to be won.

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