06/29/2022
EXPLORE FRENCH FILM WITH LPB : CINÉMA FRANÇAIS
A Classic LPB Fan-Favorite Series Returns for a Limited Run
Louisiana Public Broadcasting's mission to showcase the state’s unique culture and history includes ongoing support of French heritage and language. To that end, LPB is happy to announce the return of LPB Presents: Cinéma Français, a late-night series of classic French films.
LPB Presents: Cinéma Français
The limited series will begin airing on LPB-HD
Sundays at 10:00pm
July 3rd - August 7th
The series consists of six films and will be hosted by Dr. William Arceneaux, a French enthusiast and Friends of French at LSU Board Member. “Because Francophones and Francophiles abound in Louisiana, this series has always found a receptive audience,” says Dr. Arceneaux. “From an educational perspective, LPB Presents: Cinéma Français provides teachers and students of French with another approach to expand their appreciation and understanding of the French language.” The films will broadcast in their native French, but English subtitles will also be available.
LPB has also developed a Spotify playlist of iconic French music from movies and beyond. Stream the playlist by searching for Louisiana Public Broadcasting on Spotify. For more information, visit:
www.lpb.org/cinemafrancais
The films selected for this series are as follows:
“Nelly Et M. Arnaud” (1995)
Sunday, July 3
An ambiguous journey through friendship and love between a young woman and an older man. Emmanuelle Beart stars.
“Mon Pere, Ce Heros” (1990)
Sunday, July 10
A divorced father takes his beautiful teenage daughter on a tropical island vacation. She’s desperate to impress a local boy! What could go wrong?
“Place Vendome” (1999)
Sunday, July 17
Critics proclaimed Catherine Deneuve’s award -winning performance in this French crime drama a spectacle to behold as a widow at a crossroads in her life…with a stash of diamonds to sell!
“Cartouche” (1962)
Sunday, July 24
Travel back to the 18th century for this swashbuckling adventure starring the incomparable Jean Paul Belmondo as a highwayman with a sense of morality.
“Cesar Et Rosalie” (1972)
Sunday, July 31
A love triangle as only the French can do! Cesar is in love with Rosalie…but does she love Cesar or David? Yves Montand stars.
“Tous Les Matins De Monde” (1991)
Sunday, August 7
Music and movie combine for a film about love and rejection set in the court of Louis XIV. Gerard Depardieu stars as late 17th century/early 18th century composer Marin Marais.
