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French Cinema Lights Up New York
29 Jan
Summary
- The festival kicks off with François Ozon's 'The Stranger'.
- It features 22 films, highlighting contemporary French directors.
- Over 20 directors and talents will attend for Q&As.
The 31st Rendez-Vous with French Cinema festival is set to illuminate New York City from March 5 to March 15. This prestigious event, co-organized by Unifrance and Film at Lincoln Center, will present a diverse lineup of 22 films representing the breadth of contemporary French cinema. The festival will commence with the anticipated New York premiere of François Ozon's 'The Stranger,' an adaptation of Albert Camus's classic novel.
The festival's carefully curated selection features works from both established auteurs and promising new voices in French filmmaking. Many of these films have previously garnered acclaim at major international festivals such as Cannes, Venice, and Locarno. Attendees can look forward to engaging with filmmakers and talent, as over 20 directors and actors are scheduled to participate in post-screening discussions, offering insights into their cinematic creations.
Highlights of the festival include Julia Ducournau's 'Alpha,' Olivier Assayas's 'The Wizard of the Kremlin' starring Jude Law, and Dominik Moll's 'Case 137.' Additionally, the festival will host the U.S. premiere of Jean-Paul Salomé's crime drama 'The Money Maker.' A jury of film studies students and festival-goers will select their favorite films for special awards, to be announced shortly after the festival concludes.
