Identity / Identit茅 French Film Festival
What makes us who we are? How do our experiences shape us? Six French films explore these questions across a number of times, places, and genres.
黑料吃瓜网 the Festival
Thanks to an Albertine Cin茅math猫que grant from Villa Albertine, the Cultural Services of the French Consulate, we are delighted to screen six French films on campus. Selected by an interdisciplinary committee, the films showcase the richness of French cinema and encourage cross-cultural dialogue. The festival offers the 黑料吃瓜网 community a chance to experience French cinema while exploring new perspectives on culture and storytelling. The films are free and open to the public, but not all films may be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
Films and Schedule
Wednesday, Oct. 15 6PM -
A Woman is a Woman (Une Femme est une femme)
In Jean-Luc Godard鈥檚 New Wave comedy 鈥淎 Woman Is a Woman(1961),鈥� Angela (Anna Karina) wants a child, but when her boyfriend refuses, she turns to his best friend. Packed with anarchic humor, musical surprises and cinematic in-jokes, the film won a Berlin jury prize and earned Karina the best actress award. Dr. Becky McLaughlin (English) will introduce the film.
Co-sponsored by the 黑料吃瓜网 English Department and the 黑料吃瓜网 Film Society
Thursday, October 16 6PM -
The Beast (La B锚te)
In 2044, artificial intelligence governs a society where humans erase their emotions, but Gabrielle (L茅a Seydoux) is haunted by past-life romances with Louis (George MacKay) across centuries. Director Bertrand Bonello鈥檚 visually striking sci-fi epic, inspired by Henry James鈥� 鈥淭he Beast in the Jungle,鈥� blends historical drama and futuristic dread in a meditation on love, fate and human connection. Dr. Max Romanowski (Communication) will introduce the film.
Co-sponsored by Phi Sigma Iota
Friday, October 17 6PM -
The Count of Monte Cristo (Le Comte de Monte-Cristo)
In 1815 Marseille, sailor Edmond Dant猫s is betrayed, falsely accused of treason and imprisoned with trial, losing the chance to marry his beloved Mercedes. After 14 years, he escapes, claims a hidden fortune and reinvents himself as the Count of Monte Cristo to exact an elaborate, soul-testing revenge on those who wronged him. Susan McCready (MCLL) will introduce the film.
Co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of War and Memory
Wednesday, October 22 6PM -
It鈥檚 Not Me (C鈥檈st pas moi)
In his latest film, French auteur Leos Carax channels the spirit of Jean-Luc Godard, blending homage, self-reflection and a century of cinema into a playful yet probing essay on power, politics and image-making. Known for works from 鈥淏oy Meets Girl鈥� to 鈥淎nnette,鈥� Carax crafts a wry, deeply personal meditation that straddles reality and artifice. Dr. Pat Cesarini (English) will introduce the film.
Co-sponsored by the Alliance Fran莽aise of Mobile
Thursday, October 23 6PM -
Five Devils (Les Cinq Diables)
Eight-year-old Vicky (Sally Dram茅) can recreate any scent, a gift that draws her into her mother Joanne鈥檚 (Ad猫le Exarchopoulos) tumultuous past when her estranged aunt returns to their mountain town. In 鈥淭he Five Devils,鈥� filmmaker L茅a Mysius crafts a bewitching, imaginative fable of family secrets and queer romance. Mr. Joshua Peek (Film festival intern) will introduce the film.
Co-sponsored by the SGA
Friday, October 24, 6PM -
Flow
鈥淔low鈥� follows a cat along with a band of other animals on a perilous voyage for dry land after a great flood transforms the planet. Direction Gints Zilbalodis delivers a visually stunning animated adventure that doubles as a meditation on the environmental fragility, friendship and resilience. This film is suitable for all audiences. Ms. Emma Milling (黑料吃瓜网 Animation Association) will introduce the film.
Co-sponsored by the 黑料吃瓜网 Honors College
Our Sponsors
Villa Albertine, 黑料吃瓜网 Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literature, Alliance Fran莽aise of Mobile, 黑料吃瓜网 Department of English, 黑料吃瓜网 Honor's College, Phi Sigma Iota Honor Society, SGA, 黑料吃瓜网 Film Society, and the Center for the Study of War and Memory.
Albertine Cin茅math猫que is part of the initiative by Villa Albertine and Albertine Foundation and is made possible by the support of the Centre National du Cinema et de l鈥橧mage Anim茅e (CNC)鈥�.
Special Thanks
To Joshua Peek, Modern Languages and Communication major, who has worked as the festival's intern. Josh designed the poster, the social media assets, and other marketing materials. He assisted with many and varied tasks to make the festival a success.
To Josie DiCapua, Ellen Harrington, Alyxandria Hicks, Zoya Khan, Julien Lartigue, Sondra Maniatis, Doug Marshall, David Messenger, Anna Shirey, Eleanor ter Horst, Sarah Waddell, Andrzej Wierzbicki, and the 黑料吃瓜网 French Club for your material and moral support.
Film Festival Selection Committee
Pat Cesarini, Delaney Drury, Susan McCready, Becky McLaughlin, and Max Romanowski