LES AMOUREUX DU CINÉMA

Les Realisatrices: La Nouvelle  Nouvelle Vague du Cinéma Français

Join Us Beginning Wednesday, 29 October, 05, 12 & 19 November 2025

It is evident to anyone who has been following world cinema that the French film industry is in full blown transformation, due mainly to a new generation of women filmmakers who are questioning traditional norms and re-defining narratives.

These women Directors are revolutionizing the French film industry, traditionally dominated by men, by re-inventing the way women are portrayed on the screen, following in the footsteps of such pioneers as Alice Guy, forgotten for quite some time now, and of course, Agnes Varda, known as “the Godmother of the New Wave.” Agnes Varda was among the first to question the cinematographic conventions of the time, influencing countless generations of filmmakers the world over.

You will be expected to see the four films on your own before each discussion. All four films are available with English subtitles for a nominal rental fee on Amazon Prime or other free platforms. One week in advance of each showing, we will provide vocabulary lists, and suggest possible discussion topics prior to the session, all designed to inspire a lively debate.

Four 1.5-hour discussions in French on Zoom - $200