Alliance Francaise French Film Festival

Following a record-breaking 130,000 attendees to the event in 2011, the Alliance Francaise French Film Festival is ready to again make a splash in our country for its 23rd year. The festival will host brilliant cinema talent including the likes of Anouk Aimee, Woody Allen, Niels Arestrup and Daniel Auteuil, plus more. Amongst the 45 films that are to be presented, Declaration Of War will launch the festival when it heads Down Under. Hosted at Palace Cinemas throughout Melbourne, the Alliance Francaise French Film Festival will run from Wednesday March 7 – Tuesday March 25. We have a few passes to giveaway. For your chance to win tell us what you lurv about French cinema.

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Posted by lisaewenson on February 8, 2012 @ 8:59am
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Now, how exactly do I enter this comp!? xx

Posted by lisaewenson on February 8, 2012 @ 9:01am
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Sorry - just read the instructions!

What is not to love about French cinema?

The language, the scenery, the stories, the streets of Paris.......

Posted by fions on February 8, 2012 @ 2:43pm
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Bérénice Bejo ...

Posted by mreeyore on February 8, 2012 @ 3:11pm
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Julie Delpy, Juliette Binoche, Isabelle Huppert, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Catherine Deneuve, Emanuelle Beart, Fanny Ardant, oh and Benoit Magimel and Romain Duris too !

Posted by Matt The Craw on February 8, 2012 @ 4:27pm
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It's unpredicatable and refreshing

Posted by Nicm on February 8, 2012 @ 5:01pm
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Kooky humour, sexy accents, and so often an unpredicted angle - both in script and cinematography. French film, so good it doesn't even need popcorn!

Posted by pauldiamond on February 9, 2012 @ 8:53am
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To be honest, my knowledge of French film is very limited. As a budding Film Producer, understanding international films and their appeal is crucial if you wish to gain international distribution from your own films. I look forward to seeing and understanding all the hype that surrounds French film. The creative plot, dialogue and in-depth characters. I’m sure this is going to be a breath of fresh air compared to what is coming out of Hollywood at the moment.

Posted by dubryan on February 9, 2012 @ 10:12am
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It's that certain "Je Ne Sais Quoi!"

Posted by hfrancavilla on February 9, 2012 @ 4:50pm
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i'm studying french in VCE now and its just a great experience to be able to sit and watch french films and be able to understand them. its so different (and better) than american or australian movies. really great entertain and above all else, best movies made!

Posted by lhathaw on February 10, 2012 @ 1:41pm

That when watching it women can't help but love your sophistication.

Posted by rick1983 on February 10, 2012 @ 4:18pm
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I devise drinking games around the films of gerard depardieu

Posted by BUILT4SPEED on February 10, 2012 @ 10:38pm
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The richness of the story, the style of the actors, the sultriness, sexiness and oah, la, la, I can actually feel like a Frenchman when I walk out of the cinema.

Posted by gryangrae on February 11, 2012 @ 11:41am
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French movies always seem quite romantic and dramatic but at the same time they can produce some of the funniest moments - i.e., Heartbreaker.

Posted by Mr_Wall on February 12, 2012 @ 8:42pm
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Parce que j'ai fait un cours de francais pendant 5 ans et personne ne veut jamais parler le langage de l'amour... Merde!

Posted by fanny_durand@msn.com on February 13, 2012 @ 3:31pm
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The sexual innuendos that French have in English: "God" is short for a dildo, "Jesus" means "I suck d*ck" phonetically, "Saint" is a boob and knowing that "bless" means "to hurt", well imagine what would be "God bless you".... not to mention the incessant "oh my god"!

Posted by CaroBlume on February 13, 2012 @ 4:07pm
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The red wine that is being drunk, the cigarettes that are being smoked and the good style of the french actresses is what makes french cinema a pleasure to watch. Oh, and the language.

Posted by Cleocleo on February 13, 2012 @ 8:22pm
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Like pure butter on a warm croissant, they make a good thing simply superb!

Posted by KrissyR on February 14, 2012 @ 1:23pm
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Je enjoy le cinema de francais pourquoi je can practice moi language skills. Je was tres bon at le francais at l'ecole. Merci et au revoir.

Posted by KrissyR on February 14, 2012 @ 1:24pm
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Je enjoy le cinema de francais pourquoi je can practice moi language skills. Je was tres bon at le francais at l'ecole. Merci et au revoir.

Posted by markrees on February 15, 2012 @ 11:46am
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The unique, intelligent and sophisticated style of story telling which often features true to life characters.

Posted by Tonye24 on February 15, 2012 @ 12:40pm
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what i love about french film is that everything is sooooo sexually charged. They are almost always a sophisticated version of a porno, even french porn is like a film and not people just getting it on. God bless the french.

Posted by emmaJane on February 15, 2012 @ 12:48pm
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Its beautiful and oh so much classy nudity. Also the language is truly sultry.

Posted by lucylucylucy on February 15, 2012 @ 2:16pm
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nudity. and sex. the english and americans are such prudes...

Posted by Fooeyjulz on February 16, 2012 @ 12:07pm
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The subtle humour gets me every time! Just look at City of the Lost Children, beautiful, dark yet humorous not to mention a wonderfully enjoyable story! Also Delicatessen, brilliant, I could watch it every week. The French just have it!

Posted by pdbmarketing on February 19, 2012 @ 11:52am
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Well, for me it was always Alain Delon! Huge fan. But the women - to many legendary actresses of the past. But now - Audrey Tautou. How can you not just love the lady! Thanks

Posted by statistically_s... on February 20, 2012 @ 7:53pm
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Instead of relying on over-the-top special effects and seemingly never-ending car chases and explosions, French cinema produces films with riveting plots, captivating characters and a sense of humour and style that's second to none.

Posted by belbelbel on February 21, 2012 @ 4:37pm
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French films have an uncanny knack for unique and provocative story lines and narration, and paired with incomparable cinematography, result in some amazing pieces of film. "Amelie" is my favourite!

Posted by The_Franch on February 22, 2012 @ 9:58pm
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French cinema can be groundbreaking (A bout de Souffle), magical (Amelie), erotic (Belle de Jour), hilarious (The Closet) and just downright brilliant (The 400 Blows). Also, Melanie Laurent!!

Posted by The_Franch on February 22, 2012 @ 9:58pm
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French cinema can be groundbreaking (A bout de Souffle), magical (Amelie), erotic (Belle de Jour), hilarious (The Closet) and just downright brilliant (The 400 Blows). Also, Melanie Laurent!!

Posted by sfglackin on February 23, 2012 @ 8:07am
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oh i love french movies - its pretty much what i came to melbourne for arty culture n all that .

Posted by MelaVerde on March 1, 2012 @ 10:25am
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French films are not afraid to take a different approach to the usual action or romance movies of America & Australia. It is very refreshing and sometimes usual, but that is why I love it!

Posted by MelaVerde on March 1, 2012 @ 10:26am
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French films are not afraid to take a different approach to the usual action or romance movies of America & Australia. It is very refreshing and sometimes usual, but that is why I love it!