Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2010

Friday, March 12 - Thursday, March 18, 2010
Rendez-Vous with French Cinema returns to IFC Center, celebrating its 5th year downtown with a showcase of the best in French filmmaking. The 2010 edition features the U.S. premieres of hits from the Cannes Film Festival, winners from this year’s César Awards, and new work from such masters as Michel Gondry, Claude Miller, Christophe Honoré, and François Ozon, with filmmakers in person at many shows. This year’s program also includes special appearances by some of France’s most accomplished actors — Vincent Lindon, Chiara Mastroianni, Yvan Attal, Julie Gayet, and others. Co-presented by Unifrance.
Click on individual films below for details or to purchase tickets, or go to rendezvouswithfrenchcinema.com. Additional screenings take place at the Film Society of Lincoln Center, BAM, and Alliance Française.
Regrets
Friday, March 12, 2010Part of "Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2010." Fri Mar 12 only -- Director Cédric Kahn in person. In... more...
Farewell
Friday, March 12, 2010Part of "Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2010." Director Christian Carion in person. "In... more...
In the Beginning
Saturday, March 13, 2010Part of "Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2010." Winner, César Award for Best Suporting Actress: Emmanuelle... more...
The Hedgehog
Saturday, March 13, 2010Part of "Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2010." Director Mona Achache in person. Based on Muriel Barbery’s... more...
Le Refuge
Saturday, March 13, 2010Part of "Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2010." With his customary unobtrusive hand, director François... more...
Welcome
Saturday, March 13, 2010Part of "Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2010." Actor Vincent Lindon in person. Hoping to join his... more...
Rapt
Sunday, March 14, 2010Part of "Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2010." Director Lucas Belvaux and star Yvan Attal in person. Belgian... more...
The French Kissers
Sunday, March 14, 2010Part of "Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2010." Director Riad Sattouf in person. Move over, Beavis... more...
The Law
Sunday, March 14, 2010Part of "Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2010." An international A-list cast—Yves... more...
The Wolberg Family
Sunday, March 14, 2010Part of "Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2010." Official Selection, Cannes Film Festival... more...
Mademoiselle Chambon
Monday, March 15, 2010Part of "Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2010." Actor Vincent Lindon in person. Winner,... more...
I’m Glad that My Mother Is Alive
Monday, March 15, 2010Part of "Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2010." Given up for adoption as a toddler, Thomas becomes... more...
Restless
Tuesday, March 16, 2010Part of "Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2010." Director Laurent Perreau in person. Claire, a tomboyish... more...
The King of Escape
Tuesday, March 16, 2010Part of "Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2010." Director Alain Guiraudie in person. When a gay, middle-aged... more...
OSS 117 – Lost in Rio
Wednesday, March 17, 2010Part of "Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2010." Director Michel Hazanavicus and star Jean Dujardin in person. A... more...
8 Times Up
Wednesday, March 17, 2010Part of "Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2010." Director Xabi Molia and star Julie Gayet in person.... more...
The Thorn in the Heart
Wednesday, March 17, 2010Part of "Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2010." A filmmaker better known for his brilliant rendering... more...
Making Plans for Lena
Friday, August 20 - Thursday, September 9, 2010Recently liberated from her job and husband, Lena (Chiara Mastroianni) heads home to Brittany for the holidays, hoping to enjoy at least a temporary escape from all she’s gone through... more...
Army of Crime
Thursday, March 18, 2010Part of "Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2010." A taut, revealing thriller about the French Resistance,... more...
























