France In London .com - Newsletter 105: A Star is Born

07/03/2008

Dear franceinlondoner,

France In London, The essential guide for everything French in London, is happy to send you its newsletter number 105.


Film releases
	Water Lilies 01/01/1970
	Set in the competitive world of synchronised swimming, WATER LILIES is a brilliantly observed portrait of female adolescence. The film centres around three 15-year-old-girls who experience first love in very different ways. WATER LILIES is the directorial debut of twenty-seven year-old Céline Sciamma and stars newcomers Pauline Acquart, Louise Blachère, Adèle Haenel and Warren Jacquin. Premiering at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival in Un Certain Regard, Sciamma and her young cast were widely hailed as among the most talented newcomers to emerge from the festival. 5 Pairs of tickets to be won More information


Festival
	The French Film Festival 01/01/1970
	The 16th annual celebration of le cinéma français surveys the full range of French filmmaking, from blockbusters to micro-budget films d'auteur, first time includes both titles without UK distributors, and previews of films on general release later in the year. Watch out for Serge Bozon's highly originaland for the WW1 drama La France, and the enjoyable talk-fest Dialogue avec mon jardinier, starring two of the most familiar faces in modern French cinema – Daniel Auteuil and Jean-Pierre Darroussin (on hand, with director Jean Becker, for Q&A after the screening). 5 Pairs of tickets to be won for the screening of your choice. More information

DVD release!
	Nitro 24/03/2008
	In this high-speed, action-packed film, Max (Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge) embarks upon a desperate quest to find a new heart for his dying wife (Myriam Tallard) and in doing so is catapulted back into his former life of fast cars, and insider dealings. With the help of his irresistible ex-girlfriend Morgane (Lucie Laurier), Max is against the clock as he pushes himself to the limit in order to save his wife, and reclaim the life they once had. But with his dark and dangerous past threatening to get the better of Max, will he be able to save his family? Cert. 15 RRP: £12.99 1 DVD player and 3 DVDs of Nitro to be won. More information

	I Do (Prête-moi ta main) 01/01/1970
	Life is good for Luis (Alain Chabat). He’s happily single, enjoys his job and is loved, cherished and pampered by his mother and five sisters. But, one day, they decide it’s time for him to marry. Luis hurriedly hatches a plan to fend off their unwelcome intrusion into his love life. He will find the perfect woman, who will charm his family, exchange engagement rings... and disappear on the day of the wedding. Cert. 15 RRP: £17.99 4 DVDs of I do to be won More information

Theatre
	Crème Anglaise 01/01/1970
	La première comédie sur les Français à Londres ! Written and directed by Caroline HA THUC Anne and Alexandre have just arrived in London. But they are so naif ! Fortunately, Béatrice and Edouard, an old couple living in South Ken, will help them to discover how to deal with lessons, Montessori, and market data. Will they ever manage to become integrated? 1 hour of laugh… and self-derision! Prices: £14/£12 More information

Book Signing
	Camille de Peretti 01/01/1970
	Saturday 8th March 2008 , from 12.00pm to 1.30pm & from 5pm to 6.30pm Camille de Peretti with her new novel 'Nous vieillirons ensemble' Dimanche 1^er octobre. Une journée comme les autres aux Bégonias, maison de retraite de la banlieue parisienne. Il est 9h15. Nini la vieille excentrique attend la visite de sa petite Camille, sous l’œil attendri et bienveillant de Josy, l’auxiliaire de vie cartomancienne. Louise Alma ressasse quatre-vingt-douze années de souvenirs. Et les familles des résidents accomplissent bon gré mal gré leur devoir dominical. La vie s’écoule doucement entre joie et souffrance, amitié et solitude, amour et ennui, maladie et envie. Ed Stock. More information

Concerts
	Raison D'être 6th Anniversary Bash 01/01/1970
	To celebrate their 6th Birthday, Raison d'être, probably one of the best music venues in town, is throwing a party with some of the best entertainment to be had: Emily Loizeau, Healer Selecta, Bijou Noir and many more. £10 advanced/£15 door One Pair of tickets for the Gig to be won More information

Connaisseur
	Family Shopping @ Natoora 01/01/1970
	Natoora have put together a new range of fresh food and groceries for anyone shopping for the family. The range includes fantastic healthy eating ideas for the kids plus family packs from their butcher Jack O’Shea of Knightsbridge who specializes in French cuts of meat, including Pave' Steaks. You can order online with next day delivery available throughout London and within 48 hours for the rest of the UK. Click here for more information and exclusive FranceinLondon offer. More information

Recipes
	Spring Recipes 01/01/1970
	Three simple light recipes for the spring that will make everyone's mouth water: Asparagus with Cream Sauce Vegetable Kebabs Rack of Lamb with Ratatouille More information

Politics
	Do you want to save TV5 Monde? 01/01/1970
	TV5MONDE counter-attacks... Members of the TV5MONDE works council, both elected and union members, who have decided to create a website to combine their forces. This is with a view to fight the changes that Nicolas Sarkozy intends to bring to the various French Channels covering the International markets. Since his election to President of the Republic, Nicolas Sarkozy has made no secret of his intention to reform the foreign audio-visual sector in France. During the Ceremonie de Vœux de 2008, he also talked about the creation of a holding company, France-Monde to oversee TV5Monde, Radio France Internationale (RFI) and France 24. If you want to find out more about the plans or decide to take an active part, visit this dedicated website. More information

On the grapevine
	Sarkozy in London 01/01/1970
	More faux pas for President Sarkozy. Nicolas Sarkozy has decided to curtail his state visit to England later on this month.Instead of spending two nights at Windsor Castle with his new bride, the French president has decided to fly home after just one. He apparently like his bed too much! The Queen however is fair play and is not taking it too much to heart. More information

	Fund Raising Appeal for the French Lycée in London 01/01/1970
	After announcing that it will go ahead with the opening of a new satellite school in Fulham, the Lycée is now embarking on a fund raising campaign designed to help with the long awaited renovations. More information


Miscellaneous
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