The 63rd Cannes Film Festival - Official Selection

From 12th until 23rd May

The Brits will be happy to learn that this year, Kristin Scott-Thomas, has been given the very demanding role of Mistress of Ceremony. Tim Burton, well known for his quirky-themed films such as Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow or more recently, Alice in Wonderland, will be President of the Jury.

Julie Bertucelli ’s film, The Tree, with Charlotte Gainsbourg, Marton Csokas and Aden Young, will be presented at the Closing Ceremony of the 63rd Festival de Cannes. Shot in Australia, the film is an adaptation of Judy Pascoe’s novel, "Our Father Who Art in the Tree".

French-Algerian Accused of Polygamy

French men are notorious for their philandering ways, but a french muslim recently took patriotism to a new level when he justified his four wives by arguing that it was "the norm" in France for a man to have several mistresses...

Parisian women may at last be allowed to wear trousers

An outdated law may be overturned to finally give the right to parisian women to wear trousers. Did they know they could have been arrested?

Agnès Varda Season at the BFI

From 30th April until 31 May

The BFI is celebrating Agnès Varda, the queen of the New Wave, by showing some of her earlier films. Agnès Varda's key movie, Cleo from 5 to 7, has been reissued and will be shown along side 'la Pointe Courte' and 'Lions Love'.

70 years ago - General De Gaulle's Appeal of 18th June 1940

On 18th June 1940, 70 years ago,via the BBC airwaves, General de Gaulle delivered his memorable Appeal to French soldiers and engineers to join him in London where he had recently arrived and with him carry on fighting. Sadly, the BBC did not deem the speech important enough to be recorded, and very few actually heard it. Another speech, which was recorded and heard by more people, was given by de Gaulle four days later.

Futur Conditionnel

In French

Tamise en Scène brings us a new comedy, 'Future' Conditionnel by Xavier Daugreilh, directed by Diane Murat. From 15th to 23rd May.
Not to be mised.

Origin of 1st May, Labour Day, and the French Tradition of giving some Lily of the Valley

You may have found yourself in France on a 1st May and noticed that at every street corner someone had organised a little table and was selling lily of the valley claiming that this would bring you a little happiness. Do you know the origin?

Best Languages Schools and Summer Camps for Teenagers

Still unsure about what to do with your teenager this summer? Do you think there is a need to improve his/her English and have fun whilst doing it? Then read on.

MR 73 with Daniel Auteuil out on DVD

Ever since the brutal slaughter of her parents, Justine has lived the solitude of those who become virtually invisible. But the early release of the killer stirs up both fear and pain. She nevertheless succeeds in finding support and compassion in Louis Schneider, a Crime Squad cop in Marseille, where particularly savage and vicious murders remain without explanation...

5 DVDs to be won

May Recipes

Feel like refreshing your spring recipes? Have you had an overdose of melon and parma ham, or fig and goat cheese salad? Quick check out these new recipes!

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