Movies at Alliance Française de Singapour: 20 – 22 August 2020 (Singapore) | The Culture Embassy

10 Aug 2020

Movies at Alliance Française de Singapour: 20 – 22 August 2020 (Singapore)

Get ready to be dazzled by another round of French cinematic movie magic as the Alliance Française de Singapour, in partnership with Institut Français and the Embassy of Switzerland, brings you the very best of France.

IN THE NAME OF THE LAND (Au nom de la terre)

Pierre has taken over the family farm. But the debts accumulate and despite the love of his family, he is slowly falling.

In French with English subtitles
Genre: Drama
Rating: PG13
France, 2019, 103 mins
Director: Edouard Bergeon
Cast: Guillaume Canet, Veerle Baetens, Anthony Bajon
Tickets: $13.00 (AF members) and $15.00 (Non-members)

Thursday 20 August – 8pm
Screening followed by a live Zoom Q&A with film director Édouard Bergeon.

Saturday 22 August – 8.30pm

STARS BY THE POUND (100 kilos d’étoiles)

Lois, 16, has one dream: becoming an astronaut. But she has a big problem: she weighs over 200 pounds.

In French with English subtitles
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Rating: PG13
France, 2018, 88 mins
Director: Marie-Sophie Chambon
Cast: Laure Duchêne, Angèle Metzger, Pauline Serieys
Tickets: Free (AF members); $10.00 (Non-members)

Friday 21 August – 8.30pm

In association with Institut Français

PAPER FLAGS (Les drapeaux de papier)

Charlie, almost 24 years old, leads a life without excess: she dreams of being an artist and struggles to make ends meet. When her brother comes to see her after twelve years of absence, everything rushes.

In French with English subtitles
Genre: Drama
Rating: NC16
France, 2018, 102 mins
Director: Nathan Ambrosioni
Cast: Noémie Merlant, Guillaume Gouix, Sébastien Houbani
Tickets: $8.00 (AF members); $10.00 (Non-members)

Saturday 22 August – 3pm

In association with Institut Français

THOSE WHO WORK (Ceux qui travaillent)

After being fired, Franck begins a period of self-reflection that will push him to reconsider all his values.

In French with English subtitles

Genre: Drama
Rating: PG13
Switzerland / Belgium, 101 mins
Director: Antoine Russbach
Cast: Olivier Gourmet, Adèle Bochatay, Michel Voita, Delphine Bibet, Pauline Schneider, Isaline Prévost
Tickets: $13.00 (AF members); $15.00 (Non-members)

Saturday 22 August – 6pm

Tickets are selling fast and only 50 people per screening will be allowed, so please reserve your tickets early to avoid disappointment. For more information and reservation of tickets, please visit here.