Newsletter n°152 / And the leaves are falling...

Dear franceinlondoner

L'automne est définitivement installé. Les arbres sont désormais parés d'un doux camaïeu orangé. L'heure est à la mélancolie dirait le poète. Mais à France in London, on vous dira plutôt qu'il est temps de vous remonter le moral un verre de vin, devant un bon film ou en écoutant un peu de musique made in France. Et pourquoi pas un peu de shopping pour affronter le froid avec élégance?

Film Festival

The Times BFI 52nd London Film Festival

Un Coeur Simple

Best new films from all around the world will be showcased at the Times BFI London Film Festival. An event nobody should miss. From 15th to 30th October. Of course, French Films will also be part of the Festival.

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Exhibition

Miró, Calder, Giacometti, Braque: Aimé Maeght et ses artistes

Georges Braque

Aimé Maeght was an outstanding art dealer, exhibition maker, and publisher whose friends were named Miro, Calder, Giacometti or Braque. Until 2nd January, the Royal Academy of Arts dedicates an exhibition to this art lover and his famous friends.

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Mode

Tendances Automne Hiver 2008-2009

Tendances Automne-Hiver

Do you want to be fashionable this winter? Here is quick guide to this Autumn/Winter new trends. These are falsely serious: cuts are strict, shapes are masculine whereas colours, dresses, light matters and futuristic items are scattered all over shops and catwalks. Have fun with these discrepancies but stay very cautious: new trends are so subtle that huge mistakes can be made!

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Concert

Une date de plus pour Camille à Londres

Camille

Camille's last concert in England was sold out. If you missed it, you have now another chance to see this out of the ordinary singer on October 19th at the London’s Roundhouse. It promises to be another exceptional show!

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Danse

Dance Umbrella 2008

Dance Umbrella

The 2008 edition of London's International Festival of Contemporary Dance will last until 8th November. And do not miss "Transports Exceptionnels", a delightful duo of man and 13-ton digger presented by the French company 'Beau Geste'. They will tour London in a variety of outdoor locations.

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Politique

L'Europe de Sarkozy: une évaluation mitigée

Nicolas Sarkozy

It has already been three months since France took over the European Union's rotating presidency. If it's too soon to make a definitive evaluation of Sarkozy's work at the head of the Union, we can already try to review what has been done and what still needs to be achieved.

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Sortie CD

Sortir de CD : Beat Assailant, Imperial Pressure

Beat Assailant

Who said French people could not get along with Americans? "Imperial Pressure" is a unique musical blend between an American rapper and 10 of the finest Parisian musicians. From Jazz to Rock, soul to funk, this explosive record pushes all musical boundaries! Released on 13rd October. Five CDs to be won.

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