Paris When
It Flickers
A 3 Part
Film class given by Vincent Fournols
As anyone
with an interest in films will know, Paris, with its iconic scenery and winding
streets, has played host to a huge variety of film since the first films were
created. Where better to learn more about these films and the importance of the
city in the industry’s development than from within the winding streets
themselves?
Over the
course of the first two sessions, Vincent will explore the part that Paris has
played in the film industry since it began. He will discuss the influence that
the city has had in the world of politics and art and will use movie clips to
illustrate his lecture.
Having given
these two classes before, this time round Vincent has added to his repertoire
by turning up the tempo for a 3rd class on musicals. Musical lovers
might be surprised to hear that there are in fact great French musical films…
Vincent will elaborate!
And here is
what the man himself has to say about his classes:
The previous two classes last
Fall proved to be an exciting experience: it was fun to prepare, but even more
rewarding to lecture. I was delighted to see that almost all those who attended
the first class came back for the second; a very gratifying feeling. The
classes were lively, with questions and discussions leading to various side
topics including original Parisian experiences and Russian Christmas movies!
During the Christmas period, I
gave the same lecture to an assembly of relatives (in French this time!). It
enabled me to fine tune the content further, so I expect this coming set of
classes will be even better adapted and enjoyable.
It is also a great pleasure to be
able to expand the topics covered, and to open a third new lecture on my favourite
genre: musicals. Of course, in this field the Americans reign high, but this
time there will a distinctive French flavor to it.
Hope to see
you there!
If you are
interested, here is everything you need to know:
Part 1- Paris When It Flickers –
18th March at 6.30-8.00 pm
Part 2-Paris When It Flickers- 25th
March at 6.30-8.00 pm
Part 3- French Film Musicals- Why
are there so few?- 2nd April at 2.30-4.30 pm
Follow the links above to book
your places.
Please Note:
While this is a 3 part series,
members do not have to sign up for all 3. That said, we are offering
online the following discount: Enjoy a 10% DISCOUNT when you sign up for
an additional seminar from our film series or 60 euros for all 3 seminars when
you register in advance. If you attended Part 1 and 2 in the Fall, we
are offering a 10% discount for Part 3.