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avril | april 2010
Vendredi | Friday
CINEMA
7:30 pm
•The
Diary of a Chambermaid (Le journal d'une femme de chambre)
- The Films of
Jean Renoir
1946/b&w/91 min. | Scr: Jean Renoir, Burgess Meredith; dir: Jean Renoir;
w/ Paulette Goddard, Burgess Meredith, Hurd Hatfield, Francis Lederer,
Judith Anderson.
Preserved by the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Preservation funded
by the Film Foundation and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
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Célestine, the saucy chambermaid
in Octave Mirbeau's sardonic novel, joins the household of a decadent
and eccentric aristocratic family, determined to seduce a wealthy
man. But in this theater of deceit and delusion, her forthright manner
provokes reactions she cannot control.
"Humiliation festers at the heart of every person in the film.
Ultimately it leads them not into humility but into a desire to revolt
and a desire to dominate others. All relations are based on a struggle
for power, every one of these people want control. The film is a drama
of domination."—Pierre Leprohon. |
9:15 pm
•Elena
et les hommes - The Films of Jean Renoir
1956/color/98 min. | Scr/dir: Jean Renoir; w/ Ingrid Bergman, Jean Marais,
Mel Ferrer, Jean Richard, Juliette Gréco
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The first act of Renoir's
effervescent romantic comedy is set in the 1880s on Quatorze Juillet,
a patriotic holiday complete with military maneuvers and carnival
crowds celebrating in Parisian streets decked out with colorful banners.
A radiant Ingrid Bergman stars as Eléna, a beautiful but impoverished
countess who drives men of all stations to fits of desperate love.
When Eléna elicits the fascination of a famous general, she
finds herself at the center of romantic machinations and political
scheming, with the hearts of several men—as well as the future
of France—in her hands.
"Thirty years of on-the-set improvisation have made Renoir the
preeminent technician in the world. He does in one shot what others
do in ten. "—Jean-Luc Godard. |
Ticket Prices
$10 general admission.
$7 museum members, seniors (62+), students with valid ID.
Included: Your film ticket covers both films in a double bill,
except where noted, and includes entrance to the museum galleries as well.
LACMA
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The Leo S. Bing Theater
5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles
lacma.org
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avril | april 2010
Samedi | Saturday
GASTRONOMIE
3-5 pm
•Wine
Class: 'Un Je ne Sais Quoi' from Burgundy
Burgundy winemaker Hubert de Montille in MondoVino (a must-see documentary
on the world of wine by Jonathan Nossiter) says, 'In Burgundy, it's all
about giving birth to vintages'.
Learn about the 'Laisser-Faire' philosophy that makes Burgundy so
unique.
Taste some of the best AOCs (including some Premiers Crus) from Northern
Cote de Nuits and Cote de Beaune to the Cote Chalonnaise and Macon. Ready
for a voyage through history?
This 2 hour-class will cover a vineyard
exploration, to help you understand what makes these wine regions so special.
You
will taste wines that are particularly representative of the area.
Each session includes 5 to 6 wines.
Light appetizers will be served to accompany the wines, including artisan
cheeses and other
gourmet delicacies.
Classes are limited in size for a great interactive,
learning and fun atmosphere!
Tickets: 1 for $66 - 2 for $88
Questions?
please email Jean-Baptiste at jb@lawinetasting.com
Where? SB Lofts
548 S Spring St, loft #610
Los Angeles, CA 90013
7:30 pm
CINEMA
•Nana
- The Films of Jean Renoir
1926/b&w/150 min. | Scr: Pierre Lestringuez; dir: Jean Renoir; w/
Catherine Hessling, Jean Angelo, Werner Krauss, Claude Autant-Lara
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Nana is the ninth
novel in Émile Zola's twenty-volume Les Rougon-Macquart
series. Rising to high-class cocotte, Nana destroys a string of wealthy
lovers before dying a horrible death from smallpox.
In Renoir's ambitious adaptation, Nana is played by Catherine Hessling,
Renoir's wife and a former painter's model for Auguste, and Werner
Krauss of Caligari fame plays the count.
The film cost a million dollars to make and was a commercial failure
due mainly (according to Renoir) to the public's inability to accept
Hessling's extreme performance: "She was not a woman at all but
a marionette... I restricted Catherine's makeup to a thick white base;
her eyes and mouth were completely black. She became a kind of puppet-a
puppet of genius." |
Ticket Prices
$10 general admission.
$7 museum members, seniors (62+), students with valid ID.
Included: Your film ticket covers both films in a double bill,
except where noted, and includes entrance to the museum galleries as well.
LACMA
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The Leo S. Bing Theater
5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles
lacma.or
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avril | april 2010
Mercredi | Wednesday
6 pm to 8 pm
PHOTO
•Jeunes
Talents 2010 - French Impressions: New Photographic Perspectives - til
April 21st, 2010.
New Photographic Perspectives, the exhibition is conceived
in the spirit of photographer Robert Frank.
Eight American students from prestigious art schools in Los Angeles, New
York and New Orleans were sent to France to capture the essence of French
life and culture with fresh sensibilities, unsullied eyes and new perspectives.
To deepen their artistic experience and to help them navigate
a new culture, curator Tim Wride supervised and mentored the young photographers,
coaching them in their various host cities as well as selecting works
for the current exhibition.
Louis Stern Fine Arts
9002 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90069
7 pm to 8:30 pm
GASTRONOMIE
•A
discovery of the Dordogne region with the book-signing of Walnut Wine
& Truffle.
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Kimberley Lovato, the author of the book: “Walnut
Wine & Truffle Groves”, will discuss her experience at
the Alliance Française’s first presentation of a French
Region: the Dordogne. Come and enjoy navigating the back roads of
this beautiful rural part of France, through the presentation, the
menus, and descriptions of the local markets.
The presentation will be highlighted by the signing
of the book; “Walnut Wine & Truffle Groves” written
by Kimberley Lovato. A typical buffet of the Dordogne region will
follow.
Excellent food, good wine, and nice atmosphere guarantee.
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Price: cost will be asked for the food (foie gras, charcuterie
and bread, typical dessert and wine).
Reservation required: adminafdela@gmail.com.
Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles,
10390 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 120,
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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9
avril | april 2010
Vendredi | Friday
7PM
THEATRE
•A
Week-end with Pablo Picasso
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World premiere workshop production of
A Week-end with Pablo Picasso, a flamboyant and provocative
new play written and performed by Herbert Siguenza, directed by Todd
Salovey.
"Everything you can imagine is real" - Pablo Picasso
Picasso was the first rock star artist. His genius forever changed
modern art. The extraordiary performer and visual artist Herbert Siguenza
(of Culture Clash fame) becomes Picasso in this intimate and provocative
journey into the creativity and soul of the most inspiring artist
in history. |
Contact Corinne Bagnol at (858) 550-0144 to purchase your
tickets for only $18. Seating is limited so act quickly.
Alliance Francaise de San Diego
6640 Lusk Blvd Suite 104
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 550-0144
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10-11
avril | april 2010
Samedi-Dimanche | Saturday-Sunday
SPORTS
 •Pétanque
San Pedro Triplette
Pour plus d'info concernant tarif et horaires,
consulter l'association Los
Angeles Pétanque
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avril | april 2010
Jeudi | Thursday
GASTRONOMIE
7 pm - 9 pm
•La
Cave aux Mystères - Class on French Cheese & Wine of the Vallée
du Rhône
Discover the delight of artisan cheese and wine from the
finest producers in France. Be part of an intimate class
focused on understanding what makes these small
production foods wonderful and delicious — with ample
opportunity to taste, sip and learn along the way.
How much?
$50 per person per class - limited to 25 attendees
(includes all wine & cheese pairings, take-home educational documents,
tasty appetizers + a fun & friendly atmosphere!)
Questions?
please email Jean-Baptiste at jb@lawinetasting.com
or visit lawinetasting.com
Where?
Miele Design Center
189 N. Robertson Blvd.
(1 block NORTH of Wilshire)
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
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avril | april 2010
Vendredi | Friday
MUSIQUE
| MUSIC
7:30 pm
•Samarabalouf
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SAMARABALOUF! is a delightfully crazy
string French trio nurtured on the music by world famous gypsy jazz
star Django Reinhardt. The trio also offers a potent mix of Boogie-Woogie
blues, Flamenco Rock, klezmer and gipsy jazz, integrating the tango
and rumba with a lot of joie de vivre.
Samarabalouf is known for their original, energetic and humorous performances.
Samarabalouf will bring its unique brand of jazz manouche and cavalier
attitude to TRK. This event is made possible by the support of FLAX. |
Tickets: $20 - $35
For Ticket Sales & Information
please call (310) 286-0553
or email at trk@lyceeonline.org
The theatre is is located on Pico Blvd.
inside Le Lycée Français campus, accross from the Rancho
Park Golf Course. Cross street is Beverly Glen.
No parking facilty. Street parking is allowed on the streets surrounding
the theatre, on E. Pico after 6:00 PM and on W. Pico after 7:00 PM.
Theatre Raymond Kabbaz
10361 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90064
10:30 Pm
MUSIQUE
| MUSIC
•Jessica
Fichot @ El Cid
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L.A. based chanteuse, songwriter and accordionist Jessica Fichot
is a lot like her hometown of Paris: French at heart, but with a
soul that's truly international.
Drawing from her multi-ethnic French / Chinese / American upbringing,
her music fuses styles and languages, taking the listener on a journey
out of the French chanson tradition, into the lands of gypsy jazz,
Chinese and Latin American folk music, and into the wilderness of
her imagination.
http://www.jessicasongs.com/
http://www.myspace.com/jessicafichot
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tickets: $10
El Cid
4212 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029
http://elcidla.com/
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17
avril | april 2010
Samedi | Saturday
THEATRE
2 pm
•My
Sister in This House
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Deaf West Theatre is proud to present
My Sister in This House, written by Wendy Kesselman and directed by
Michael Unger.
Inspired by a true incident in 1930s France, this haunting
play explores class struggle, identity, and what happens when the
need for connection and companionship is ignored and abused.
The play is based on the true story of the Papin Sisters, who
suffered through an abusive childhood and an estranged workplace in
1930s France.
Their bizarre tale inspired many writers of the era, including Jean
Genet and Jean Paul Sartre. |
The themes of the play are accentuated by the unique theatrical
experience that Deaf West Theatre is known for: here, deaf and hearing
actors perform in a multilingual setting of American Sign Language, spoken
English, and open captioning.
The divide between the deaf and the hearing worlds provide added thematic
weight to the world that the Papin Sisters live in.
Join us for a thrilling, innovative evening of boundary-stretching theater.
Tickets: $ 25
Due to mature content, My Sister in This House is recommended for children
13 years old and older.
818-762-2998 voice
866-954-2986 VP
www.deafwest.org
Opens April 17
Runs Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm thru May 30
Deaf West Theatre
5112 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
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avril | april 2010
Vendredi| Friday
THEATRE
2 pm
•Ionesco's
The Bald Soprano - La Cantatrice Chauve
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Santa Monica Playhouse 50th Anniversary Festival
of Theatre presents:
Chekhov’s “The Boor” & Ionesco’s “The
Bald Soprano”-the strange bedfellows that started it all-
To commemorate its 50th Anniversary, Santa Monica
Playhouse’s Actors’ Repertory Theatre (ART), the company
that introduced the works of acclaimed playwright Eugene Ionesco
to Los Angeles, and one of the most innovative companies currently
producing intimate professional theatre, brings back to the boards
the double-bill with which the theatre opened its doors in 1960:
The Boor, Anton Chekhov’s hilarious farce about libertine men
and liberated women and The Bald Soprano, Eugene Ionesco’s
bizarrely humorous comedy of mishaps and manners, of which renowned
playwright Ionesco himself said, “Magnificent!"
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This inventive double-bill features internationally acclaimed
Santa Monica Playhouse Actors’ Repertory Theatre (ART) company members
DeCarlo, Rudie, Celeste Akiki and Serena Dolinsky joined by James Hassett
and Jake Levy.
Rounding out the production team are Director Chris DeCarlo, Costume Designer
Ashely Hayes, Lighting and Set Designer James Cooper, Production Stage
Manager George J. Vennes III, along with Production Design by The Attic
Room.
Opening April 23 and continuing through May 28.
Tickets are $15.00 and $12.50 for students, teachers, seniors and members
of the military.
Discounted $10 tickets are available for groups of ten or more and for
educational programs and include a post-show discussion with the company.
For reservations and group sales, call 310-394-9779 ext. 1 or visit the
Playhouse website at http://SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com.
Convenient Parking is located across the street in public
lot #1.
By public transportation take the SM Blue Bus or the LA Metro Rapid #720,
exit at 4th and Wilshire.
Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage
1211 4th Street (Between Wilshire & Arizona)
Santa Monica , CA 90401
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avril | april 2010
Samedi| Saturday
CONFERENCE
| LECTURE
6 pm
•"Travel
logs: French Women travelling to California from the Gold Rush Era through
1915"
Lecture at Alliance Francaise de San Diego
by: Nirina Ralantoaritsimba
Lecture in French. Presented in collaboration with USD department of Languages
and Literatures.
Ralantoaritsimba will offer an intimate look at the travel logs written
by French women travelling to California during the Gold Rush Era until
1915. She will review in details the excitement, dangers and difficulties
they encountered as they often traveled alone at a time when making the
voyage from France was nothing less than a perilous adventure.
Admission: free for Alliance Francaise members. $5 for non-members.
Alliance Francaise de San Diego
6640 Lusk Blvd Suite 104
San Diego, CA 92121
www.afsandiego.org
(858) 550-0144
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avril | april 2010
Mardi| Tuesday
CINEMA
7:30 pm
•
L'affaire Farewell
Directed by: Christian Carion
Newport Beach Film Festival 2010 French Spotlight
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In 1981, Colonel Grigoriev
of the KGB, disenchanted with the Communist ideal, decides he is going
to change the world.
Discreetly, he makes contact with Pierre, a French engineer working
in Moscow and little by little passes on documents to him. This lead
to the most important Cold War espionage operation known to date.
The French Secret Service gave the source the codename Farewell.
Farewell smuggled out information that would cause ructions that sounded
the death bell of the Soviet Union.
In his own way, Farewell managed to change the world.
He simply followed his destiny, so that a new world might dawn for
his fellow Russians, but especially for his son. |
Price: Screening and Party $35.00
Screening Only $15.00
Party Only $25.00
Age: 21 and Over
More info: newportbeachfilmfest.com
After party event: Block Party with participating Fashion
Island Retailers: Ever, True Religion, 7 For All Mankind, Y-3. Participating
Restaurants: Black Market Bakery, Food Perfected
Edwards Islands 6
Newport Beach
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et aussi...
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Feb 14–May 9, 2010
Renoir in the 20th Century
LACMA
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Ends May 9, 2010
THEATRE
Jacques Brel is alive and well and living in Paris: Colony
Theatre
555 North Third Street
Burbank
Colonytheatre.org
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Ends
May 30, 2010
Delacroix to Monet: Masterpieces of 19th-Century Painting
from the Walters Art Museum
Santa Barbara Museum
of Art
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