Must See Films @ French Film Festival 2012

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Tue 06 Mar 2012 - Mon 09 Apr 2012

[SECTION]Des vents contraires (Against The Wind)[/SECTION]
Benoît Magimel headlines this acclaimed drama from actor/director Jalil Lespert. It is based on a celebrated novel by award winning French writer Olivier Adam. Magimel stars as Paul, whose wife Sarah (Audrey Tautou) is missing. He relocates to the coast, in an attempt to start over with his two young children, but appears unable to let go of his wife.



[SECTION]La délicatesse (Delicacy)[/SECTION]
This drama/comedy stars Audrey Tautou as Nathalie, a young woman whose life suddenly falls apart after the death of her husband. Years pass and Nathalie now lives a mundane existence, consumed with work and refusing to have fun. However when she meets the awkward Markus (Francois Damiens), she begins to believe in love once again.

This is sure to be a festival favourite.



[SECTION]Café de Flore[/SECTION]
This Canadian drama was well received on the international film festival circuit in late 2011. Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée, best known for the wonderful coming of age drama C.R.A.Z.Y., Café de Flore is a drama about love, in all it's forms.

The film stars Kevin Parent, Hélène Florent, Evelyne Brochu and Vanessa Paradis.



Click here to read my complete film review.

[SECTION]L'art d'aimer (The Art of Love)[/SECTION]
This romantic comedy is the latest star studded feature film from actor/director Emmanuel Mouret. The film focuses on the love lives of four different couples, and features an impressive cast, including Pascale Arbillot, François Cluzet, Julie Depardieu and Gaspard Ulliel.

This one is sure to be a crowd pleaser.



[SECTION]Les bien-aimés (Beloved)[/SECTION]
Christophe Honoré returns with this musical/drama starring Catherine Deneuve, her real life daughter Chiara Mastroianni, Ludivine Sagnier, Louis Garrel and Milos Forman.

An international film festival favourite, this will certainly be a popular film during the run of the 2012 French Film Festival.



[SECTION]À bout portant (Point Blank)[/SECTION]
For those who prefer thrillers, do not miss this feature film directed by Fred Cavayé and starring Gilles Lellouche, Roschdy Zem, Gérard Lanvin, and Elena Anaya. This is a high octane action thriller, sure to be a hit with those who love film noir.



[SECTION]Le dernier métro (The Last Metro)[/SECTION]

The French Film Festival 2012 closes with a Truffaut classic, starring Catherine Deneuve and Gérard Depardieu. This is a rare opportunity to see this drama on the big screen. This is a major treat for all French film lovers.



[SECTION]Festival Guide 2012[/SECTION]



The dates for the French Film Festival 2012 are as follows - (event highlights for each city are also listed).

Sydney 6 - 25 March
Jane Birkin presents "Souvenirs of Serge"

Melbourne 7 - 25 March
Various Festival Events

Brisbane 14 March - 1 April
Various Festival Events

Canberra 14 March - 1 April
Francophone Day

Adelaide
20 March - 8 April

Perth
21 March - 9 April

For the complete film festival program, please click here .

For the special events guide, please click here .

For the very latest on this event, please see the official website , Facebook profile and Twitter account .

Tickets for the various screenings and special events are now on sale through the French Film Festival website.

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