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French Film Festival 2009

For the fourth consecutive year, Salve Regina will host the Tournées French Film Festival. Six new French films will be shown during the festival, which is free and open to the public.

Film Schedule

"Ne le dis a personne/Tell No One"

• Date & Time: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 22
• Location: Opening night at the Jane Pickens Theater

A powerhouse thriller that takes an unexpected turn when Alex receives an anonymous e-mail suggesting that his brutally murdered wife is actually alive.

Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. with wine reception compliments of Newport Vineyards and traditional French music by accordionist Renata Adams.

"Persepolis"

• Date & Time: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24
• Location: Bazarsky Lecture Hall, O'Hare Academic Center

An inspiring and humorous coming-of-age story of a young girl in Iran during the Islamic revolution. Multiple award-winning adult animation like you've never seen.

"La Faute a Fidel/Blame it on Fidel"

• Date & Time: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26
• Location: Bazarsky Lecture Hall, O'Hare Academic Center

A charming comedy of manners, class and politics that takes place during the political revolution sweeping France during the 1970s.

"Moliere"

• Date & Time: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29
• Location: Bazarsky Lecture Hall, O'Hare Academic Center

Historical fiction with extraordinary cast, sumptuous production and witty script about a missing period in the life of Moliére, one of the world's greatest masters of comedy.

Reception following the film co-sponsored by Alliance Française de Newport.

"L'Avocat de la terreur/Terror's Advocate"

• Date & Time: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31
• Location: Bazarsky Lecture Hall, O'Hare Academic Center

Meet the man who has defended terrorists, criminals and dictators in this award-winning documentary that is packed with drama, mystery and intrigue.

"Un baiser s'il vous plait/Shall We Kiss?"

• Date & Time: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2
• Location: Bazarsky Lecture Hall, O'Hare Academic Center

A funny, oddly sexy and quintessentially French romantic comedy.

For more information, call (401) 341-2327.

The Tournées Festival was made possible with the support of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and the French Ministry of Culture (CNC).