Exclusive meetings and immersion in the heart of creativity
After a moment dedicated to romantic comedies, the Picture Forum gives moviegoers the opportunity to discover the theme from December 4th to April 6th. They are here to stay. A true celebration of contemporary cinematic creativity, this new program is being built with 10 leading French directors: Rebecca Zlotovsky, Alice Diop, Mia Hansen-Löve, Jeanne Herr, Sophie Letourneur, Valérie Donzel, Blandin Lenoir, Alice Winocourt, Delphine Cullen and Muriel. Kulin.
Each director will participate in a public meeting, often accompanied by key members of his team, to reveal his career and work behind the scenes. Rebecca Zlotowski will notably return to her filmmaking, not forgetting the series Les Sauvages, during a discussion on December 6th, while Alyssa Diop will explore her journey from documentary to fiction on December 14th.
Film courses will also offer new keys for analyzing their work. These educational moments discuss different topics, such as the role of desire in the stories of Rebecca Zlotowski or the representation of intimacy by Mia Hansen-Löwe.
Finally, carte blanche is added to the program with directors invited to screen lesser-known but striking works, such as Fatima Kacci’s “The Voice of Others” or Sarah Maldoror’s Sambizanga, chosen by Alyssa Diop.
A screening of Delphine and Muriel Cullin’s “Playing with Fire,” in their presence, kicks off the ball for female directors on December 4.
A rich program at the crossroads of influences
In addition to their flagship feature films, such as Saint Omer by Alyssa Diop or Simple Girl by Rebecca Zlotowski, each program includes films chosen by these filmmakers, highlighting their sources of inspiration.
Thus, Alice Diop, fascinated by the work of Chantal Akerman, chose Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Brussels, and Rebecca Zlotovsky echoes her film Belle Épine, Roy Anderson’s Swedish love story. Alyssa Vinokur, for her part, relates her work to Todd Haynes’ Safe, and finally Mia Hansen-Löwe highlights Jean-Pierre Gorin’s Poto et Cabengo, a film that explores family ties, a favorite theme in her filmography.
Each director also offers a new generation by highlighting the emerging talent of the new generation. Among them, Lola Quivoron celebrated with her first feature film Rodéo, or Justine Harbonnier, creator of Caiti Blues, a powerful and poetic documentary.
A decisive moment for the 7th art
They are here to stay, going beyond a mere retrospective to bear witness to a historic turning point in French cinema. Fabien Gaffes, artistic director of Forum Images, emphasizes the need for this movement: “These women are not fashion, they make a good impression and it is a privilege to celebrate them today.“
It’s an opportunity for viewers to rediscover major works, explore their influence and immerse themselves in the creative process of this generation of female filmmakers. This program celebrates both artistic achievement and a new and inclusive vision of cinema.
All the practical information and detailed programming can be found on the official website of Forum Images.
Source: Allocine
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