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Nos coups de cœur...

(Our favourites...)

Having trouble deciding which films to see before the end of the festival? Let us pick for you!
Check out some of our AF Brisbane staff and volunteers' top picks from the 36th Alliance Française French Film Festival below.

Screening at Palace Barracks and James Street until 8 April.

My Brother's Band

Recommended by: Benoîte (French teacher), Isabelle (French teacher), Dimitri (Education Officer)

"It's a touching story full of emotions. The mix of comedy and drama is done well. Music is the main character which is central throughout the film." - Benoite

"For the emotions transcended by music." - Isabelle

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The Count of Monte Cristo

Recommended by: Isabelle (French teacher), Kate (Project Officer)
 
"Magnifique !" - Isabelle

"I loved the 2002 version with Guy Pearce and I love this version even more - gorgeous cinematography and costumes, an amazing performance from Pierre Niney and an excellent score that gives all the drama." - Kate

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My Everything

Recommended by: Pauline (Arts Administrator)

"A very touching film focusing on a mother's relationship to her autistic son becoming an adult. Laure Calamy delivers a wonderful performance and shows what she is worth outside of the comedy genre we know her for."

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Holy Cow

Recommended by: Amy (Front Office Assistant)

"During the credits, I saw that the crew included a "coach fromage" — that's how you know it's a good film."

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The Kingdom

Recommended by: Jérôme (Director)
 
"An emotional father/daughter story set in the breathtaking background of the island of Corsica."

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Juliette in Spring

Recommended by: Emma (AF FFF Volunteer & French student)
 
"Funny and uplifting (with a touch of emotion)"

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The Story of Souleymane

Recommended by: Amy

"A really powerful film about life in Paris, but not the kind that we often get to see on-screen. Very important viewing."

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Riviera Revenge

Recommended by: Veronique (AF FFF Volunteer)
 
"Hilarious"

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Saint Ex

Recommended by: Kahren (AF FFF Volunteer & French student)
 
"Very dramatic, based on a true story"

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Before What Comes After

Recommended by: Kate
 
"A surprisingly calming reflection on the end of life."

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Beating Hearts

Recommended by: Amy

"An epic in the true sense of the word! Also a candidate for best soundtrack among this year's films."

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Monsieur Aznavour

Recommended by: Isabelle
 
"Très intéressant !"

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