Screening of Vipère au poing - Franco-Irish Literary Festival

As a prelude to the Franco-Irish Literary Festival, the Alliance Française and the French Embassy have the pleasure of offering you the chance to attend a screening of the French film Vipère au poing, Philippe de Broca’s adaptation of Hervé Bazin’s novel. The film will be introduced by UCD Lecturer Dr Laurent Marie.

At the Irish Film Institute on Tuesday 5 April at 6.30pm.
Admission free but ticketed.
To book your ticket please contact the IFI box office: 01 679 3477

1ST ALLIANCE FRANCAISE PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD EXHIBITION (30 March - 11 May)

FROM WEDNESDAY 30 MARCH TO WEDNESDAY 11 MAY
1ST ALLIANCE FRANCAISE PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD EXHIBITION
With Joby Hickey, Doreen Kennedy, Roseanne Lynch and Jean-Luc Morales


Four artists, Joby Hickey, Doreen Kennedy, Roseanne Lynch and Jean-Luc Morales, were shortlisted to exhibit for the first Alliance Française Photography Award Exhibition.

Joby Hickey : Urban images and the impact of streetscapes on the eye form the basis of his work “Cities: Dublin–Paris; Paris–Dublin”. Urban images and the impact of streetscapes on the eye form the basis of his work “Cities: Dublin–Paris; Paris–Dublin”. He made his own camera on through a special process generated a unique perspective.

Doreen Kennedy: Her work “Flower Bed” was initially a photo based installation. 6" x 4" c-type photographic prints on wooden sticks were installed as part of the Sculpture in Context Exhibition, The National Botanic Gardens, in Dublin in 2009.

Roseanne Lynch’s areas of exploration are the recurring themes of light, truth, perception, representation, uncertainty and the understanding held within the unknowing. In her work “ Document”, she is creating a space where the viewer is allowed to become aware of their own presence.

Jean-Luc Morales : His work “Tokyo People”, printed following a platinum printing technique, is based loosely around the notion of capturing, in movie-stills format, the stories of individuals who form the human pulse moving through the Tokyo metropolis. The atmosphere is grey, urban and anonymous.

With the kind support of Ireland Fund of France, Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris and Vermillon Design.

Opening hours: Monday-Thursday: 8.30am-7.30pm; Friday: 8.30am - 5.pm; Saturday: 8.30am to 2pm
Admission free

Concert by the DIT Chamber Choir

Wednesday 30 March at 8pm


The DIT Chamber Choir, conducted by David Brophy, comprises full-time music students of the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama and performs a diverse repertoire ranging from 16th century madrigals to contemporary music. The DIT Chamber Choir has established itself on the competition circuit, twice winning first prize in the Cork International Choral Festival Chamber Choir Competition. It has performed in the National Concert Hall on many occasions and in various other leading venues.

DIT Chamber Choir conducted by David Brophy will give a special concert to celebrate Francophonie.

Programme
Berlioz La mort d’Ophélie
Saint-Saëns Quam dilecta Op. 148
Fauré Tantum ergo Op. 55
Fauré Requiem Op. 48

50 mins without an interval
Admission free - RSVP: info@alliance-francaise.ie
Venue: St. Stephen’s Pepper Canister Church - Mount Street Crescent - Dublin 2

Table Quizz for Teens

Friday 25 March 7.30pm



The Alliance Française is pleased to invite 4th, 5th and 6th year secondary school students to a table quiz, for the first time organised and hosted by its teachers and staff! All the quiz rounds are about different aspects of French culture: cinema, food, music, literature, sports, etc.
We have numerous prizes for each member of the winning teams, including books, films, t-shirts and vouchers for a French course!

This event is free of charge. However, booking is necessary as there is a maximum of 20 teams of 4!
Special event in partnership with the French Teachers Association Kildare

Admission free - RSVP: info@alliance-francaise.ie

Climate Week - 22 to 26 March

The Alliance Française is happy to take part in Climate Week - an international rendez-vous - in partnership with Eco-Créations Co.
The artist Emmanuelle Marion will be happy to meet students to tell them more about this special event and to take the opportunity to show samples of ecological crafts that she will be teaching during the new session of workshops from 4 April. All students will be invited to vote for their favourite creations. The workshops will be based on the two most popular crafts

Adults : Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 from 12.00noon
Teenagers : Friday 25 March from 4.30pm
Children : Saturday 26 March at 12.00noon

Admission free
Eco-Créations Co. website: http://www.ecocreations.ie/about.htm

Franco-Irish Literary Festival 2011 - Screening of Vipère au poing at IFI

As a prelude to the Franco-Irish Literary Festival, the Alliance Française and the French Embassy have the pleasure of offering you the chance to attend a screening of the French film Vipère au poing, Philippe de Broca’s adaptation of Hervé Bazin’s novel. The film will be introduced by UCD Lecturer Dr Laurent Marie.

At the Irish Film Institute on Tuesday 5 April at 6.30pm.

Admission free but ticketed.
To book your ticket please contact the IFI box office: 01 679 3477

TALK - La responsabilité sociale des entreprises, sujet à la mode ou expression d’un besoin réel ?

Thursday 10 March at 6.30pm
Cercle Français
TALK by His Excellency Michel Doucin
Presentation in French – Q&A in French and in English

La responsabilité sociale des entreprises, sujet à la mode ou expression d’un besoin réel ?

From the United States to China and from Brazil to Norway, companies, foundations, multinationals, financial institutions and governments are calling for a charter to regulate the social practices with regard to the environment, social laws, human rights and the fight against corruption. Such a consensus is surprising in a world that is usually so divided on these topics. The French Ambassador charged with the social responsibility of enterprises (RSE), His Excellency Michel Doucin, will explore the sense, in reality the senses, plural, of the notion of social responsibility and will give examples from different continents, all the while underlining common ground: the largely shared view that these potentially destabilising economic powers have a huge role to play, to serve progress and the common good.

In collaboration with the Cultural Service of the French Embassy
Admission free - RSVP: info@alliance-francaise.ie

The Short Story/Poem Competition

The closing date of the Short Story/Poem Competition is fast approaching. Any budding writer, whether Irish or French, can take part in this challenge.


Find the rules below:
• The closing date is the 15th March 2011.
• A short story or short poem on the theme of “Generations”
• You may write either in English or in French.
• Your story or poem must be in Arial 12 and on one page word format. Any text longer than this will be disqualified!
• There is no age limit
• All stories and poems will be displayed during the Literary Festival.•
Send your completed story or poem by email to business@alliance-francaise.ie

We look forward to reading from you.

PANCAKE TUESDAY WITH MUSIC

Tuesday 8 March from 7pm to 9.30pm


Before the deprivations period of Lent, come to the Alliance Française and celebrate Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, in Carnival style! You’ll have some delicious pancakes lovingly prepared by the Café la Cocotte while enjoying Cajun music played by the band Prison Love.

Paul Mulcahy - steel-string Guitar, 5-String banjo; Mark O’Mahony - lead vocals, washboard ; Konrad Liddy - double-bass; Adrian Hart - fiddle, harmony vocals and Dave Holden - mandolin, harmony vocals will “deliver exquisite musicianship and great fun in equal doses” (Prison Love).

A free glass of cider will be offered to anyone who dresses up or to anyone who wears a disguise (ex: hat, wig...). Best fancy dress wins a surprise!

€20 for AF members / €22 for Non Members
(1 or 2 savoury sarrasin galettes + 1 or 2 sweet crepes with 2 glasses of cider/ pers)

Online registration before Tuesday 8 March at 12pm on http://registration.xenegrade.com/afdublin/

Listen to Prison Love: www.myspace.com/prisonloveband