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European Film Factory is expanding its selection for young lovers of European cinema

The European project developed by the Institut français in partnership with ARTE Education and European Schoolnet, European Film Factory is aimed at teachers and students aged 11 to 18 and is expanding its catalogue of films with two new short film programmes.

Clip politique “Men3id w Men3id” / “Nous répétons les mêmes actes encore et encore”
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The Lebanese artistic scene is in the spotlight!

In an intense crisis that is having a heavy impact on the Lebanese cultural scene, and in the continuity of the emergency aid to Lebanon announced by the French Head of State in September 2020, the Institut français is taking action to support Lebanese artists and creators. Following the launch of the “NAFAS, 100 résidences d’artistes libanais en France” programme, the Institut français invites you to discover the Lebanese artists, directors, cartoonists, choreographers or writers who are benefiting from or who have benefitted from this support. 

 

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The Villa Al Qamar will host the initial recipients’ residencies starting in April 2021

The Villa Al Qamar is a multidisciplinary artistic residency programme run by the Institut français in Lebanon and supported by the Institut français’ "La Fabrique des résidences" programme. It aims to strengthen cultural exchanges between France and Lebanon.

The Villa is located within the branch of the Institut français in Lebanon which is overseeing the project in Deir El Qamar, within the walls of an old caravanserai and the adjoining old synagogue, in the historic village of Deir El Qamar and the mountainous Chouf region.

In 2021, starting in April, the Villa welcomes the three winning projects which will be invited to develop their creative work in relation to the Lebanese territory of the Chouf and engaging with the current social and political issues.

Culturethèque
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Culturethèque – the digital library for the promotion of French in secondary schools in German and Italian-speaking Switzerland

The distribution of Culturethèque in Switzerland is part of partnerships with the educational authorities of the German- and Italian-speaking cantons in order to support the teaching and learning of the French language.

IFcinéma à la carte
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International Francophone Day: 4 films available on IFcinéma à la carte

Since February 8th, IFcinéma à la carte offers a regularly updated selection of films. Developed by the Institut français, the IFcinéma à la carte offer is aimed at the French cultural network abroad and its audiences to allow them to discover French and African films online for free. 

On the occasion of the International Francophone Day on March 20 (and until April 10, 2021), 4 feature films on this theme are available for public and non-commercial screenings.

 

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