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Executive Committee President Pavan Bakeri Vice-President

Secretary

Abhijit Sen

Priyanshi Patel

Treasurer Chiranjiv Patel

Members Sharad Shah Vishal Mehta Nrupesh Shah

Director Emmanuel Bottiau Teachers

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Coordinators

Nisha Vyas (Courses) Khanjan Gadhavi (Culture & Communication) Assistant Priyal Kothari (Courses)

Administrators Raj Vakil (Ahmedabad) Hiranmayee Bhatt (Baroda) Accountant Bobby Christie Library

Disney Doria BARODA

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Editorial

Chers Amis de l’Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad,

Dear Friends of Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad,

Quoi de mieux que cette couverture interactive de notre magazine pour vous donner un aperçu des nombreuses surprises qui vous attendent tout au long de notre festival “Novembre Numérique” ?

What is better than this interactive cover of our magazine to give you a glimpse of the many surprises that await you throughout our “Digital November” festival?

Pendant tout le mois, vous aurez la chance de découvrir le meilleur de la création numérique française à travers Throughout the month, you will have the chance to une série de programmes captivants qui témoignent de discover the very best of French digital creation with a series of captivating programmes that la vivacité de cette nouvelle forme artistique. showcase the strength of this new artform. Embarquez pour un voyage unique et poétique avec Embark upon a unique and poetic journey with the l’exposition en réalité augmentée “Midi Minuit” qui “Midi Minuit” augmented reality exhibition that regroupe 11 artistes français au talent immense. brings together 11 French artists with tremendous talent. Venez rencontrer Aurélien Jeanney, fondateur et directeur artistique de “Maison Tangible”, Come and meet Aurélien Jeanney, founder and manufacture française d'images et d'objets artistic director of Paris-based manufacture of graphiques, qui vous emmènera dans le monde images and graphic objects “Maison Tangible”, who will guide you through the fascinating world of fascinant de la réalité augmentée. augmented reality. Explorez les lieux les plus emblématiques de Paris comme si vous y étiez, avec nos tout nouveaux Explore the most emblematic places in Paris, just like you were there, with our brand-new VR casques de réalité virtuelle. headsets.

Appréciez toute la richesse et la diversité de l’art numérique avec l’exposition “Escape”, dont les œuvres capturent tous les enjeux et la puissance de la révolution numérique à travers installations vidéo, documentaires et jeux vidéo.

Uncover the richness and diversity of digital art with the “Escape” exhibition whose artworks capture the power and issues of the digital revolution through video installations, documentaries, and video games.

Le mois de décembre ne sera pas en reste pour autant, puisque l’artiste réunionnaise Maya Kamaty reviendra à Ahmedabad pour un concert endiablé à Natarani.

And the month of December is not outdone, since Maya Kamati will come back to Ahmedabad all the way from Reunion island for a frenzied concert at Natarani.

En cette période de fêtes, en France comme en Inde, In this festive season, in France as well as in India, nous nous réjouissons à l’idée de partager tous ces we are delighted to share all these moments with you. moments avec vous. Emmanuel BOTTIAU Directeur

Emmanuel BOTTIAU Director

FLASHBACK September - October 2023

Who are we? Alliance Française is an international non-profit organization that aims to promote French language and culture in the world since 1883. With over 833 centres all over the world, spread over 135 countries, it is a massive network working towards arts and culture in the modern society. Recognized by the French government, the method of teaching adopted here is international and is revised every year by the Foundation Alliance Francaise in Paris.

The Alliance Française around the world This year we mark our 41 years of existence.

500,000 students per year

Today we stand as the only officially recognized institute in Gujarat, promoting French language and culture.

130+ countries

With thousands of students already having their diplomas, we have a strong network and presence in the region. Our constant cultural activities keep the city buzzing. 830+ centres 6 million people per year participate in AF’s cultural events

Come join our family and celebrate your love for arts, culture and language.

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COURSES

COURSES/AHMEDABAD

Early bird discount Register a minimum of 14 days prior to the starting date of the course.

FOR THE UPCOMING REGULAR CLASSES OF A1,A2 AND B1: Starting date : 19/01/2024 Last date for the discount: 06/01/2024

ahmedabad@afindia.org +91 79907 69111

COURSES/AHMEDABAD

Improve your French in a fun way! Online Saturday Conversation Classes Enroll for the Conversation Classes in parallel to your Current French Courses. Get more fluency in speaking! It helps you for your DELF exams. Prerequisite: Level A1 Dates: 02 to 23 December 2023 06 to 27 January 2024 03 to 24 February 2024 Timings: 8:00 am - 9:30 am Duration: 6 hours per month

Fees: Rs.1500/-

Kids Batches Attractive approach to the French language and culture with interactivity, various fun filled activities, games, songs, drawings, cartoons, extracts of films, skits, story time, French dish, dance, library kids Corner activities, communication and more… All this with a playful approach and in a welcoming environment!

Saturday Classes - Level 1 Dates: from 6 January 2024 Timings : 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm 80 hours/10 months Age : 8-12 years

Fees : Rs. 14,600/-

COURSES

Free French Demo Class Every Saturday | Online 11 am to 12 pm (13 years and above)

1 pm to 2 pm (kids between 8 and 12 years) Free & open only to beginners

Join our next demo class by scanning the QR code For further info contact us:

ahmedabad@afindia.org +91 79907 69111

COURSES/BARODA

Saturday Batches

Kids Batches Attractive approach to the French language and culture with interactivity, various fun filled activities, games, songs, drawings, cartoons, extracts of films, skits, story time, French dish, dance, library kids’ corner activities, communication and more... All this with a playful approach and a welcoming environment. Level 1 starting 27 January Timings: 4 pm to 6 pm Age : 8-12 years

Fees : Rs. 14,600/-

TESTIMONIAL After solving my dilemma for learning french, I decided to go with Alliance Française Baroda. At first, I was oblivious about how my French learning journey would embark upon, but after becoming a part of Alliance Française, I realized I was learning French briskly, while putting less work than anyone would usually need to put to ace learning a new language . The structure of the course assists you to learn french as if it is just a normal part of your day. When we hear about a French course, we usually think of teacher and students sitting in a classroom and learning French. But here, the fact that students indulge in different classroom activities, watch French movies, communicate in French with their friends, does not only help students to learn French easily but also to stay motivated, learn about French culture and make amazing friends. Also, I must say that they have one of the most outstanding tutors who genuinely care about their students and assist them to stay motivated and focused. I can't thank Alliance Française Baroda enough for giving such fantastic experience and connections!

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e-TEF Canada French test recognized by the Government of Canada

For those who wish to go to Canada-Québec region and need to assess their linguistic skills. The level required is Level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL)

Upcoming Sessions in Baroda : Friday 24/11/2023 (registration from 01/09/2023 to 04/11/2023) Thursday 25/01/2024 (registration from 01/11/2023 to 03/01/2024)

e-TEF Canada French test recognized by the Government of Canada

Upcoming Sessions in Ahmedabad : Tuesday 19/12/2023 (registration from 01/09/2023 to 10/11/2023) Thursday 04/01/2024 (registration from 01/11/2023 to 14/12/2023)

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ACADEMIA MANIA

ESSCA School of Management

ESSCA School of Management is a French Grande Ecole and business School founded in 1909, and has various campuses in Paris, Angers, Aix-en-Provence, Lyon, Bordeaux, Cholet, Budapest and Shanghai. ESSCA is part of the 1% of business schools worldwide to hold AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS triple crown accreditation status due to the excellence of its programme portfolio, international exposure, and close ties with the corporate world. Home to 7,000+ students from more than 30 countries, ESSCA offers several programs in Management, Marketing, Luxury Brand Management, Artificial Intelligence and Finance.

INTERNATIONAL MASTER of FUNCTIONAL BIOLOGY and ECOLOGY Tulip Graduate School

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The Tulip Graduate School (University of Toulouse III and University of Perpignan Via Domitia) is inviting applications for the International Masters Degree in Functional Biology and Ecology for the academic year 2024/25. This two-year international program, taught in English, aims at training future engineers and scientific project managers in plant breeding, plant protection, environmental impact studies, ecosystems, biodiversity and environmental remediation. The Master’s Degree also aims to prepare students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. with the goal of becoming future professors and researchers in the academic or industrial sector.

As an international student, selected students can benefit from a € 14,000 scholarship (€ 8,000€ in the first year and € 6,000 in the second year), to cover relocation and accommodation fees as well as internship grants.

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KNOW YOUR CITY

Paris, the capital and most populous city of France is a global centre for art, fashion, gastronomy, architecture and culture. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum and the 12thcentury Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its café culture and designer boutiques. It is also an attractive study destination as it offers everything from dynamic nightlife to top-notch universities to an exciting French “art de vivre”. Being ranked as one of the best student cities as per the QS ranking, Paris houses many prestigious universities such as Pantheon-Sorbonne University, Sciences Po Paris, HEC Paris and PSL Research University.

Etudes en France Students looking forward to applying to Public Universities in France can apply to multiple French institutions using the Etudes en France platform as a common application. Etudes en France (EEF) simplifies the application process for international students to apply to public universities in France. Etudes en France is a comprehensive online platform that manages all of the enrollment procedures to higher education institutions in France up until the visa request. With one common application on the Etudes en France (EEF) platform, international candidates can apply to several higher education programs in France with the assistance of Campus France India. DAP Procedure Bachelors Year 1 disciplines) Can apply upto 3 programs Deadline- 15 Dec 2023

Hors DAP Procedure (All

Bachelors Year 2 & 3, Masters year 1&2 Can apply upto 7 programs Deadline-15 Jan 2024

TRANSLATION YOUR ONE STOP SERVICES DESTINATION 28 | Découvrir | Sept - Oct 2018

FOR FRENCH TRANSLATION SERVICES » English to French » French to English » For any kind of document: official, non-official, general, technical documents

With its sworn translators, Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad is the only official and authorised Institute in the entire state of Gujarat recognised by the French Embassy in India

For more information or details, please contact us at: Phone: +91 79267 33800/900 | Email: ahmedabad@afindia.org

We also provide the interpretation services for your business needs from French to English, Hindi, Gujarati or vice versa. THINK ABOUT IT!

CULTURE/CINECLUB/AHMEDABAD

French

CINECLUB At the corner of a street in Paris, Joan Verra runs into her first love, a once young Irishman. Overwhelmed, she leaves for her country house and revisits the last 40 years, building a fantasized picture of her life. Her son Nathan, just back from Montreal, accompanies her in these moments. A long-awaited but liberating journey about coming to terms with the stories we tell ourselves.

Directed by: Laurent Larivière Genre: Drama, Romance Starring: Isabelle Huppert, Florence Loiret-Caille, Lars Eidinger Saturday, 4 November 2023 | 6:30 PM @ The French Gallery, AF Ahmedabad

France, a sports teacher and activist, Patrick, a Parisian lawyer, and Mathias, a brilliant lobbyist, cross paths and are shaken by a terrible investigation into GMOs and pesticides. Directed by: Frédéric Tellier Genre: Thriller, Drama Starring: Pierre Niney, Laurent Stocker, Emmanuelle Bercot Saturday, 25 November 2023 | 6:30 PM @ The French Gallery, AF Ahmedabad

CULTURE/CINECLUB/AHMEDABAD

French

CINECLUB A chronicle of the unconditional love between a mother and her daughter, from 1958 to the present day, which is endangered by an unsteady and manipulative father.

Directed by: Catherine Corsini Genre: Romance, Drama, Literary Adaptation Starring: Virginie Efira, Niels Schneider, Catherine Morlot Saturday, 2 December 2023 | 6:30 PM @ The French Gallery, AF Ahmedabad

After he's implicated in several murders, a real estate agent hides out from the cops while his intrepid secretary does some private investigating of her own in hopes of locating the real killer.

Directed by: François Truffaut Genre: Mystery, Crime Starring: Fanny Ardant, Jean-Louis Trintignant

Saturday, 23 December 2023 | 6:30 PM @ The French Gallery, AF Ahmedabad

CAFE Philo In English

Friday, 10 November , 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Free will Vs. Determinism: Exploring human choice and determinism. Wednesday, 22 November , 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

The Meaning of Life: Investigating the purpose of existence. Wednesday, 6 December, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Ethical Challenges Today: Delving into modern moral dilemmas. Saturday, 30 December , 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Mind and Consciousness: Examining the nature of the mind. Join us in an exchange of ideas and point of view!

CULTURE/CINECLUB/BARODA

French

CINECLUB Rose Pamphyle aspires to become a secretary, but she's clumsy and helplessly disorganised, meaning she's a disaster in the office. When she starts working for insurance man Louis Échard, her one true talent starts to shine through. Directed by: Régis Roinsard Genre: Comedy/Romance Starring: Romain Duris, Déborah François, Bérénice Bejo Friday,17 November 2023 | 6:30 PM @AF Baroda

Exasperated by the consistent poor performance of students from the Jules Ferry High School, the authorities hire the worst-ranked teachers as an experiment to improve the grades of the students.

Directed by: Pierre-François Martin-Laval Genre: Comedy, Drama Starring: Christian Clavier, Isabelle Nanty, Pierre-François Martin-Laval Saturday,23 December 2023 | 6:30 PM @AF Baroda

Midi Minuit

an augmented reality exhibition

Inauguration on Wednesday 1 November, 6 pm

exhibition from Thursday 2 to Wednesday 8 November @ Hutheesing Visual Art Centre

“An infinite cycle between day and night. Eleven artists for eleven poetic images about the passing of time. Midi Minuit was born of the desire to bring together the crème de la crème of French illustration around a single theme. Most of them come from the world of animation, so it seemed only natural to take these artists on a journey towards an infinite loop, that of the passing days. From the seashore to the plush interior of a middle-class flat, from the rising tide to space travel, they question our relationship with time and the life that passes us by.”

Aurélien Jeanney Curator of the exhibition Founder and artistic director of Maison Tangible, a Paris-based manufacture of images and graphic objects

Modulo Buildings workshops

Unleash Your Imagination in this Augmented Reality Image-Making Workshop! Imagine a world where paper sheets become portals to creativity. Join us in this innovative workshop where participants craft their own posters on a modular grid using paper modules. But that's just the beginning! Once their paper poster is complete, they step into the digital realm. With the Modulo Buildings application, they reconstruct their creation on a computer, infusing it with color and fine-tuning its design. Watch in amazement as their static poster springs to life through mesmerizing animations

Wednesday, 1 November 2-4 pm

Thursday, 2 November 2-4 pm

@ Hutheesing Visual Art Centre

@ Arthshila Ahmedabad

Registration opens soon

LA SÉLECTION VR

THE FUTURE IS HERE!

Embark on an unforgettable journey with our 'SELECTION VR' project, offering you an exclusive opportunity to explore the magic of Paris in virtual reality. Visit the most iconic places of the City of Lights, such as the Garnier Opera, the City Hall, the Orsay Museum, the Saint Eustache Church, the River Seine and, of course, the Eiffel Tower! Paris awaits your virtual presence! Join us for an immersive experience like no other!!!

3rd to 5th November @ Arthshila Ahmedabad

21st to 25th November @ Alliance Française d'Ahmedabad

Experience “Escape”, a one of a kind Digital Exhibition!

The exhibition Escape, a Journey to the Heart of Digital Cultures, offers a dive into the history of the Internet, but also into the world of big data and data control, media, and cybersurveillance. It questions the place of man within this new material and virtual ecosystem and raises the question of our connection to the living and physical world that surrounds us in an increasingly digital environment. Immerse your senses in a world of creativity and expression through the vision of those who have been involved in these upheavals since their inception: creators, artists, cyberactivists, production studios, directors... Don't miss this extraordinary intersection of art and technology – it's a unique experience that will enrich your mind and soul.

21 November to 30 November, 2023 Digital Humanity and the War of Data @ Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad A History of the Internet @ Arthshila Ahmedabad

MAYA KAMATY SOVAZ

Sovaz is the exciting result of a collaboration between a top Reunion Island songwriter and a beloved beatmaker. Maya Kamaty, a notable artist, partners with the influential sound architect of Reunion Island's contemporary music, Sskyron. They aim to tackle contemporary issues with unfiltered intensity, drawing inspiration from the syncopated rhythms of the street-creolity movement. Maya Kamaty is ready to perform at Ahmedabad's prestigious Natarani Theatre. Don't miss this unforgettable experience!

Saturday 16 December 2023, 8:30 pm @ Natarani Amphitheatre, Usmanpura

Guess the verbs Join us for a fun and interactive session where you'll be shown a series of 20 unique images, and your task is to guess the verbs they represent. It's a creative and engaging way to test your language knowledge Monday 06 November 2023 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Explore the city Embark on an exciting Parisian adventure, presented in collaboration with Campus France Ahmedabad and the Library of Alliance Française d'Ahmedabad. Experience the city through captivating videos, engaging activities, and gain insights into its universities. Join us for an unforgettable journey

Tuesday 28 November 2023 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Les voyages extraordinaires d'axel Discover Axel's extraordinary adventures through Augmented Reality in the specially designed section of the French Library. From Wednesday 1st November 2023

French rhymes Calling all young adventurers! Join us for a magical journey of French rhymes and enchanting tales. It's a world of linguistic wonder awaiting our little explorers!

Monday 18 December 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Library Hours Monday to Friday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm