French Cinémathèque

A showcase of contemporary French cinema, presented in partnership with the Cultural Services of the French Embassy. Screenings are held every 3rd Wednesday at the Avalon.

 

     

Upcoming Films

Promised Sky
( nr ) 95 min
in French & Arabic with English subtitles

An Ivorian pastor and former journalist, Marie, opens her home in Tunisia to three generations of migrant women. As the four women grow closer in this makeshift family, they must grapple with poverty, conflict, and alienation.

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Admission: $15.50 Adults, $12.00 Matinee Bargain Shows, $12.25 Seniors (62+), $10.50 Child (12 & under), Student and Military, $11.00 Avalon Members, $10.00 Seniors who are Avalon Members.
Same rates apply to Wednesday Signature Series and Science on Screen programs unless otherwise noted. Weekend Family Matinees, Exhibition on Screen, NT Live and Special Event ticket prices vary; senior discounts may not be available for these programs.

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