Alliance Française of Greenwich Hosts 2023 Focus on French Cinema film festival

The Alliance Française of Greenwich, Connecticut will host the 18th annual Focus on French Cinema film festival starting Thursday, April 20, 2023, through Sunday, April 30, 2023.

Many films will also be available for virtual screenings to enjoy in the comfort of your own home through April 30, but here’s a list of the in-person events to attend at the Avon Theatre in Stamford, CT, and the Greenwich Library:

Friday 4/14

Pre-Festival Screening at Greenwich Library, Berkley Theater | 101 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830

Free admission, but registration is required

7-9 PM | On view: Petite Maman

Thursday 4/20

Opening Night at the Avon Theater | 272 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT 06901

7:30-9 PM | | On view: Champagne!

Tuesday 4/25

Avon Theater | 272 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT 06901

7:30-9 PM | On view: Mother Valley (La Nuit du verre d’eau)

Wednesday 4/26

Avon Theater | 272 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT 06901

1:30-3:30 PM | On view: Divertimento

Friday 4/28

Greenwich Library, Berkley Theater | 101 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830

7-8:30 PM | On view: Fire of Love

Free admission, but registration is required

To purchase tickets and view the schedule of in-person events and virtual screenings, visit the Focus on French Cinema event website.

Note: Focus on French Cinema is open to the public—it is not necessary to be an Alliance française member to attend.

What is the Alliance Française?

According to the Alliance française website, the mission of the non-profit organization is “to promote the French language and francophone cultures and to foster exchanges between French speakers and local communities. Founded in Paris in 1883, the Alliance Française currently boasts more than 800 chapters in 130 countries, with over half a million students worldwide.”

Each chapter hosts programming and events year-round that are open to members.

The cost of an annual membership at the Alliance française may vary based on location. The Alliance Française in Greenwich offers an individual adult membership starting at $75 while an expanded membership for a nominal increase also includes access to French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) based in New York City. If you are a student, there is also a discounted membership rate listed on their website.

Find the nearest Alliance Française chapter near you.