IFI French Film Festival: Black Venus
Abdellatif Kechiche’s provocative film 'Black Venus' screened on Wednesday as part of the IFI French Film Festival.
Abdellatif Kechiche’s provocative film 'Black Venus' screened on Wednesday as part of the IFI French Film Festival.
Anthony Kirby reports from the 35th Montreal World Film Festival.
The Prix Jean Vigo 60th Anniversay special programme of the IFI French Festival included the 1997 winner 'The Life of Jesus' ('La Vie de Jésus'), Bruno Dumont’s debut feature, which screened on Tuesday.
The First-Time Directors section of this year’s IFI French Film Festival presented the debut features of three filmmakers. Fabrice Gobert’s impressive 'Lights Out' ('Simon Werner a Disparu') was first shown on Saturday afternoon and had a second screening on Monday.
Sunday at the IFI French Film Festival provided an opportunity to experience a bona fide classic on the big screen.
Saturday was a busy day for the IFI French Film Festival