Newsletter n°310 / Bastille Day, Cloclo, Cannes and so much more





Hello franceinlondoner

"Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time."

John Lubbock, 1st Baron Avebury, Privy Councilor and Liberal Member of Parliament

Cinema

The Cannes Film Festival : The winners

Michael Haneke and Adrian Brody

AMOUR (LOVE) directed by Michael HANEKE wins the coveted Palme d'Or.

Cloclo Party : From Yéyé to disco

Out on 22 June at Ciné Lumière

My Way, is probably one of the most famous and beloved songs of all time. Here's the story behind this legendary tune. Claude François (nicknamed Cloclo), a man whose ambition drove him to stardom, but ultimately led him to a tragic death when he was only 39 years old. Join us for the film that tells us his life story and party after until late.

5 x Pairs of tickets to be won

DVD Release

The Artist is out on DVD

Out on 28 May

Oscar glory for The Artist, with 5 Oscars including: Best Actor, Best Director, Best Film, Best Original Score and Best Costume Design. For his part in the Artist, Jean Dujardin became the first French Male Actor to win an Oscar! Haven't seen this amazing film yet or simply dying to see it again? Great news! The Artist is now out on DVD.

5 x copies of the DVD to be won

Concert

MOZART REQUIEM - LES FAURISTES CHAMBER CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA

On 9 June @ 8.30pm

Les Fauristes Chamber Choir and Orchestra are back with a superb concert celebrating Mozart's work. This time, they will be accompanied by three choirs brought over from France with their conductor, Alain Charron (Chœur des Ecos - Paris, Cogen - Nantes et Alcantoriane - Niort). The great composer will be suitably honoured, with seventy choristers, twenty-five musicians and five soloists, all conducted by Blandine de Raulin and Alain Charron, the internationally reknown conductor.

One pair of tickets to be won

Exhibition

Louboutin at the Design Museum

Until 9 July

The Design Museum presents iconic French shoe designer Christian Louboutin, celebrating a career which has pushed the boundaries of high fashion shoe design. This exhibition celebrates Louboutin’s career showcasing twenty years of designs and inspiration, revealing the artistry and theatricality of his shoe design from stilettos to lace-up boots, studded sneakers and bejewelled pumps. Be taken on a magical journey of style, glamour, power, femininity and elegance.

Comedy

Jamel's troupe is back on 18 June at the Comedy Store

On 18 June @ 8pm

A year after the sold-out show at the Comedy Store, Jamel's troupe is back. Don’t miss Mohamed Nouar, Anne-Sophie Girard and D’Jal: they will be performing an absolute must-see show for French speakers who like a laugh!

2 x Pairs of tickets to be won

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