This month, Alliance Française de Manille’s Le Ciné-Club gives you the opportunity to discover three different romantic stories.
On three Wednesday evenings this month, we will be celebrating young love and offer different screenings portraying love and relationships. All screenings are FREE.
Save the dates and stay tuned for the rollout of the registrations!
🎬 Une histoire d’amour et de désir
By Leyla Bouzid
Wed, Feb 8, 7:30 PM
2020/ 1h42/ France
Comedy Drama
French with English subtitles
Synopsis
Ahmed, 18, French of Algerian origin, grew up in the suburbs of Paris. At the university, he meets Farah, a young Tunisian girl, full of energy, who has just arrived in Paris. While discovering a collection of sensual and erotic Arab literature he never imagined existed, Ahmed falls head over heels in love with Farah, and although literally overwhelmed with desire, he will try to resist it.
🎬 Our Men (Mon legionnaire)
by Rachel Lang
Wed, Feb 15, 7:30PM
2021/ 1h46/ France
Drama
French with English subtitles
Synopsis
Nika in her early twenties leaves Ukraine to follow her boyfriend Vlad, a fresh soldier based in a military camp in Corsica. She will meet Céline, wife of Commander Maxime, who will lead her through the codified world of the spouses. While Vlad is becoming obsessed with the legionnaire’s life, Nika and Céline are hit by the distance and the sacrifice of what they hoped to be a traditional family life.
🎬 You Deserve a Lover
by Hafsia Herzi
Wed, Feb 22, 7:30PM
2019/ 1h42/ France
Comedy Drama
French w/ English subtitles
Synopsis
After Rémi’s infidelity, Lila, who loved him more than anything else, had a hard time breaking up. One day, he tells her that he is going to Bolivia alone to face himself and try to understand his mistakes. Over there, he lets her know that their story isn’t over… Between discussion, comfort, and encouragement to the madness of love, Lila wanders…
