The Alliance Francaise Cote du Nord (AFCDN) invites you to celebrate Bastille Day with them at Lismore’s Star Court Theatre for a mini french film fest.

The AFCDN are, “Absolutely excited and very happy to be working with the Star Court Theatre. French cinema always brings surprises, laughs, tears and important messages we need to hear.

“We are a group of Francophiles who often meet over a good French meal. This year for Bastille, we have decided to watch some French cinema.”

Bastille day is “the Fete Nationale is a time to celebrate the Republic and the democratic process: Liberte, Egalite et Fraternite”

The French Film Festival runs from the 12th to the 14th July, showing four late release French movies over three days. All have English subtitles.

(More information on the films is available at the AFCDN website)

You can also join the AFCDN on Sunday 14th, July at 4.30pm between the two screenings for French aperitifs (from the Gatsby’s Bar) and there will be hors d'oeuvres of wine, cheese and pate ($5 per person- please RSVP at [email protected]).

You are encouraged to wear your bleu, blanc et rouge or your most chic French outfit.

“We'd love to hear your thoughts on the four movies and to raise a glass to La Belle France for la Fete Nationale.”

If you can’t make the Bastille Day celebrations, there are other days to introduce something French into your life. “Since the 2022 flood in Lismore we have been working very well with the team at the Star Court Theatre Lismore, to show a recent French movie most months. 

“We hold a discussion in French over a quiet drink and nibbles after this movie in their Gatsby's Bar, a great little place to sit and chat, before or after any of their movies or shows. The movies are the latest available, with great actors, a variety of genres and all have English subtitles.”

Here are some other suggestions if you would like more French in your life;

“We have French Lessons starting term 3 on July 29th for all levels. 

“There are four French Book Clubs in the North Coast region.

“French Radio is every Saturday on River FM at 12pm till 2pm.  

“Our Cafe du Coin each month is held at the Star Court Theatre on a Wednesday. Our next one will be 14th August . 

‘In September, we hope to have a wine and cheese tasting event. 

“We are run by a board of volunteers as a not for profit organisation, part of a world wide Alliance Francaise, which last year celebrated its 140th anniversary. There are 30 AFs in Australia.”

If you are interested, find them on the AFCDN website, Facebook and / or Instagram.