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07/03/2008
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France In London, The essential guide for everything French in London, is happy to send you its newsletter number 105.
Film releases
France In London Newsletter 01/01/1970
Set in the competitive world of synchronised swimming, WATER LILIES is a brilliantly observed portrait of female adolescence. The film centres around three 15-year-old-girls who experience first love in very different ways. WATER LILIES is the directorial debut of twenty-seven year-old Céline Sciamma and stars newcomers Pauline Acquart, Louise Blachère, Adèle Haenel and Warren Jacquin. Premiering at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival in Un Certain Regard, Sciamma and her young cast were widely hailed as among the most talented newcomers to emerge from the festival.

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Festival
France In London Newsletter 01/01/1970
The 16th annual celebration of le cinéma français surveys the full range of French filmmaking, from blockbusters to micro-budget films d'auteur,  first time includes both titles without UK distributors, and previews of films on general release later in the year. Watch out for Serge Bozon's highly originaland for the WW1 drama La France, and the enjoyable talk-fest Dialogue avec mon jardinier, starring two of the most familiar faces in modern French cinema – Daniel Auteuil and Jean-Pierre Darroussin (on hand, with director Jean Becker, for Q&A after the screening).

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DVD release!
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In this high-speed, action-packed film, Max (Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge) embarks upon a desperate quest to find a new heart for his dying wife (Myriam Tallard) and in doing so is catapulted back into his former life of fast cars, and insider dealings. With the help of his irresistible ex-girlfriend Morgane (Lucie Laurier), Max is against the clock as he pushes himself to the limit in order to save his wife, and reclaim the life they once had. But with his dark and dangerous past threatening to get the better of Max, will he be able to save his family?

Cert. 15
RRP: £12.99


1 DVD player and 3 DVDs of Nitro to be won.

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France In London Newsletter 01/01/1970
Life is good for Luis (Alain Chabat). He’s happily single, enjoys his job and is loved, cherished and pampered by his mother and five sisters. But, one day, they decide it’s time for him to marry.  Luis hurriedly hatches a plan to fend off their unwelcome intrusion into his love life. He will find the perfect woman, who will charm his family, exchange engagement rings... and disappear on the day of the wedding.
Cert. 15
RRP: £17.99


4 DVDs of I do to be won


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Theatre
France In London Newsletter 01/01/1970
La première comédie sur les Français à Londres !
Written and directed by Caroline HA THUC

Anne and Alexandre have just arrived in London. But they are so naif ! Fortunately, Béatrice and Edouard, an old couple living in South Ken, will help them to discover how to deal with lessons, Montessori, and market data.
Will they ever manage to become integrated?
1 hour of laugh… and self-derision!

Prices: £14/£12



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Book Signing
France In London Newsletter 01/01/1970
Saturday 8th March 2008 , from 12.00pm to 1.30pm & from 5pm to 6.30pm
Camille de Peretti with her new novel 'Nous vieillirons ensemble'
Dimanche 1er octobre. Une journée comme les autres aux Bégonias, maison de retraite de la banlieue parisienne. Il est 9h15. Nini la vieille excentrique attend la visite de sa petite Camille, sous l’œil attendri et bienveillant de Josy, l’auxiliaire de vie cartomancienne. Louise Alma ressasse quatre-vingt-douze années de souvenirs.  Et les familles des résidents accomplissent bon gré mal gré leur devoir dominical. La vie s’écoule doucement entre joie et souffrance, amitié et solitude, amour et ennui, maladie et envie.
Ed Stock.
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Concerts
France In London Newsletter 01/01/1970
To celebrate their 6th Birthday, Raison d'être, probably one of the best music venues in town,  is throwing a party with some of the best entertainment to be had: Emily Loizeau, Healer Selecta, Bijou Noir and many more.

£10 advanced/£15 door

One Pair of tickets for the Gig to be won

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Connaisseur
France In London Newsletter 01/01/1970
Natoora have put together a new range of fresh food and groceries for anyone shopping for the family.

The range includes fantastic healthy eating ideas for the kids plus family packs from their butcher Jack O’Shea of Knightsbridge who specializes in French cuts of meat, including Pave' Steaks.

You can order online with next day delivery available throughout London and within 48 hours for the rest of the UK.

Click here for more information and exclusive FranceinLondon offer.
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Recipes
France In London Newsletter 01/01/1970
Three simple light recipes for the spring that will make everyone's mouth water:

Asparagus with Cream Sauce

Vegetable Kebabs

Rack of Lamb with Ratatouille

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Politics
France In London Newsletter 01/01/1970
TV5MONDE  counter-attacks...
Members of the TV5MONDE works council, both elected and union members, who have decided to create a  website to combine their forces. This is with a view to fight the changes that Nicolas Sarkozy intends to bring to the various French Channels covering the International markets.
Since his election to President of the Republic, Nicolas Sarkozy has made no secret of his intention to reform the foreign audio-visual sector in France. During the Ceremonie de Vœux de 2008, he also talked about the creation of a holding company, France-Monde to oversee TV5Monde, Radio France Internationale (RFI) and France 24.
If you want to find out more about the plans or decide to take an active part, visit this dedicated website.

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On the grapevine
France In London Newsletter 01/01/1970
More faux pas for President Sarkozy. Nicolas Sarkozy has decided to curtail his state visit to England later on this month.Instead of spending two nights at Windsor Castle with his new bride, the French president has decided to fly home after just one. He apparently like his bed too much! The Queen however is fair play and is not taking it too much to heart.


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France In London Newsletter 01/01/1970
After announcing that it will go ahead with the opening of a new satellite school in Fulham, the Lycée is now embarking on a fund raising campaign designed to help with the long awaited renovations.
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Miscellaneous

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