EVENT DETAILS

Francophone Film Screenings - February

ALL SCREENINGS:

Humanities Gateway 1070
6 – 9 PM
Admission is free

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February 12th
35 Shots of Rhum (2009)

by Director Claire Denis

Lionel, a widower, has raised his daughter, Josephine, on his own since she was young. The two are used to living alone, dependent solely on one another. But, now that Josephine is in college, Lionel is beginning to realize they cannot stay isolated forever. Lionel reluctantly accepts the fact that his daughter has grown up and will one day leave him.

Presented by Laura Klein

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February 18th
Monsieur Lazhar (2011)

by Director Philippe Falardeau

In Montreal, an elementary school teacher dies abruptly. Having learned of the incident in the newspaper, Bachir Lazhar, a 55-year-old Algerian immigrant, goes to the school to offer his services as a substitute teacher. Quickly hired to replace the deceased, he finds himself in an establishment in crisis, while going through his own personal tragedy.

Presented by Andreea Marculescu