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December 2017
#138
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As we are entering the Festive Season and days are getting shorter and
colder, everyone wishes to stay in and enjoy the warmth of a home. Before
that, why not coming to the French Library to make provisions of novels,
comics, magazines, records and films for the long Winter nights. You can
also pick up some ideas and expand your Christmas wishlist during our
"Christmas Special" on December 9th, a family event that will feature games,
storytelling, apps and other digital discoveries, plus arts &crafts for your
Christmas tree!
Our monthly Cinéclub will give way this month to a free Christmas screening
of 8 femmes by François Ozon as a tribute to the immense actress
Danielle Darrieux, recently departed. Bring your best Christmas Jumper for
this creaky musical and crime film, starring eight of the all-time best
French actresses!
Merry Christmas to you all from the French Library team & everyone at the
Alliance Française Dublin
Annabelle
Malandrin,
Director of the French Library,
amalandrin@alliance-francaise.ie
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Special Event |
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"Poètes
poètes"
Poetry, Humour & Song |
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Soirée Karaoké
Spéciale Noël |
Thursday 30 November – 6.30pm
Admission
free 
Compagnie Mascarille-Manuel
and
MGMusique
invite you to a musical wander – a
musardise as Edmond Rostand would say – in the company
of authors and poets
who don’t take themselves seriously and who play around with the French
language: Victor Hugo, Raymond Devos,
Serge Gainsbourg, Boris Vian,
Georges Brassens, Charles
Trenet and more!
French actress, singer and
stage director Marie-Silvia Manuel will lead us
in this poetic and humorous journey, accompanied by
musician, composer and conductor Marc Goldfeder on
piano. This performance in French for all ages
shows that one can be light and deep
at the same time, funny and coherent,
humorous and dark.
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Friday 1 December – 6.30pm
Admission
free
The
Alliance Française
is proud to announce the return of our Karaoke Night just in time for
Christmas!
And, as good
things come in pairs, this time it is not just in French we will be singing,
but it will be a multilingual Karaoke night.
And there will
prizes too: French courses, AF Memberships and goodie bags
to be won in different categories: Best singer, Worst singer,
Best Impression or Best Xmas Jumper!!
To help you warm those vocal cords there will be mulled wine and
cheese platter from the French Café
La Cocotte
open for the night.
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Concert |
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IFI French
Film Club:
Happy End |
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Alliance Française Choir
Christmas Recital |
Monday 4 December –
8.30pm
€9.50 / €7.50 AF & IFI Members
As an ageing Calais construction magnate passes the reins of the family business to
his daughter, a series of increasingly sinister events soon conspire to unravel the
wealthy clan’s cosseted existence.
A coolly observed study of familial
dysfunction featuring an all-star cast (Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Louis
Trintignant, Mathieu Kassovitz, Toby Jones), Michael Haneke’s follow-up (and in some respects sequel to
Amour) has all of the stylistic
traits we have come to expect from this master filmmaker.
Irish Film Institute,
6 Eustace Street, Dublin 2
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Wednesday 6 December – 7.30pm
Admission
free
Now in its 9th year the Alliance Française Choir cordially invites you to
a very special Christmas Concert.
Come along with your family and friends and enjoy a relaxed yuletide
atmosphere before the Christmas rush.
Special guests
for the night will be Dulciana, an all female choir performing
contemporary music by female composers.
Refreshments will be served in
La Cocotte before and after the concert.
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perfect gift for Christmas! |
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"Human" by
Yann Arthus-Bertrand |
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Christmas Special
at the French Library |
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Thursday 7 December – 6pm
Admission free
World Vision Ireland
& the
Alliance Française present the screening of Yann Arthus-Bertrand's “Human”
in support of
Human Rights Day. In an ever more
divided society, where inhumane
conflicts and crises are unfolding before
our eyes, could a solution be found by
exploring what it means to be human?
Could it help strengthen the unity of
our vision and action?
"Human"
is a collection of stories full of love,
happiness, hatred and violence. From stories
of everyday experiences to accounts
of the most unbelievable lives, these
poignant encounters share a rare
sincerity and underline what is
universal.
The screening will be followed by a
discussion in the French Library and
a small reception at the Buswells
Hotel.
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Saturday 9 December –
10am-1pm
Admission free
As we are heading into the Christmas season,
we are welcoming families for a fun and
creative morning at
The French Library!
A variety of workshops will take
place in the
French Library
from 10am to 1pm giving little ones
and grown-ups alike the chance to
play games, to create and bring home
something they made themselves and
to discover Christmas decorations and
gift ideas.
Come anytime between 10am and 1pm
(digital workshop from 5 years old at
12.15pm), no booking is required
and all workshops are free of charge!
More information
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French
Christmas Workshop for Children
Wednesday from 2.30 to 4.30pm
– €22
13 December: 4-6 years
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7-10 years
20 December:
4-6 years
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7-10 years
Children
from 4 to 10 years old (2 age groups) are welcome to our very
special Christmas Workshop, conducted entirely in
French, where everyone will discover French
Christmas stories and songs, leading to different activities
and
arts & crafts including decoration of a
box of chocolates and confection of chocolate
truffles!
* Ideal for parents who want to go Christmas-shopping
in peace and quiet! *
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François Ozon's
8 Femmes |
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Teachers' Training:
Des élèves et des apps 2/2 |
Thursday
14
December
– 7.30pm
Admission free
8 Femmes,
a murder mystery / dark comedy / musical film by François Ozon features an
ensemble cast of high-profile French actresses that includes Danielle
Darrieux, Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert, Emmanuelle
Béart, Fanny Ardant, Virginie Ledoyen, Ludivine Sagnier
& Firmine Richard.
Revolving around
an eccentric family of women and their employees in the 1950s, the film
follows 8 women as they gather to celebrate Christmas in an isolated
cottage only to find Marcel, the family patriarch, dead with a knife in
his back. Trapped in the house, every woman becomes a suspect, each having
her own motive, secret - and song!
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Tuesday 19
December
– 5 pm
Admission
free
In partnership with the
French Embassy in Ireland, the
Alliance Française offers one-off workshops
throughout the year. These 2-hour workshops that
offer improved, practical strategies on how to
teach French as a foreign language, are open to teachers in
secondary schools but also in continuing
education.
This December's workshop will
follow up on last month's selection of pedagogical apps ideal to
develop your students' oral and written skills while
motivating them. Tablets will be provided
to participants.
The workshop will be led by Bérengère
Langlois, Director of Courses at the Alliance Française
Dublin.
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Registration Deadline for DELF/DALF Exams is December 18th |
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| La Cocotte
Restaurant Christmas Special |
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Starter
Smoked Trout Verrine with Tartare Sauce
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Chicken Rillettes with Caramelised
Onions
Served with Micro Salad and Homemade fresh
Pickled Beetroot & French Country Bread
Main Course
Breaded Celeriac Steak “Viennese” Style
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Whole Salmon Orloff wrapped in Puff
Pastry
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Turkey Ballotine with Ham & Apricot
Stuffing
Served with Mediterranean Vegetables &
Potato
Croquettes
Dessert Course
Traditional Christmas Log
Main Course .................................... €13
2 Courses ......................................... €19
3 Courses ......................................... €22 |
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