Welcome to the new edition of the French May Cinema Programme, our must-see 10 films as part of the French May Arts Festival! The 2024 edition, named "Cine-Art", is for all lovers of the arts in all their forms, from painting to gastronomy, literature, photography, theatre and music. Come and rediscover the famous French artists who have shaped France's beautiful heritage through a selection of ten films.
This "Cine-Art" section has something for every taste, with a wide variety of genres from documentaries to biopics, drama to animation. In this carefully curated selection, you will find films that were nominated or rewarded at the Cannes Film Festival (Bonnard, Pierre and Marthe, The Taste of Things). The versatility of French cinema will enable you to discover Tehachapi, a poignant documentary about the street artist JR, as well as the fabulous adventures of Leonardo da Vinci (The Inventor) , perfectly suited for children.
Through the art of music, you will follow the story of Zahia Zouani through her biopic "Divertimento". This incredible woman fought hard and succeeded in creating the Divertimento symphony orchestra, one of the world's leading symphony ensembles. Zahia Zouani will be in Hong Kong for the French May Festival at the "Symphony of New Worlds".
For all to enjoy, the French May Cinema Programme offers screenings in Macao with the support of the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macao, and Alliance Française de Macao.
Daaaaaalí!
A young French journalist meets Salvador Dalí for a documentary film
project.
Bonnard, Pierre et Marthe
Love story between French impressionist Pierre Bonnard and his model Marthe de Méligny.
LÉO, LA FABULEUSE HISTOIRE DE LÉONARD DE VINCI
Leonardo da Vinci tackles the meaning of life itself with the help of French princess Marguerite de Nevarre.
Boléro
Biopic about Maurice Ravel and the genesis of the Bolero during the Roaring Twenties.
Madame de Sévigné
The tumultuous relationship between Madame de Sévigné and her daughter, the origin of her famous letters.
Le tableau volé
A stolen painting by Egon Schiele, is found by an auctioneer.
Le Molière imaginaire
The French theatre master Molière's last hours on stage, playing The Imaginary Invalid.
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