Le French Festival 2023

Event List

KUALA LUMPUR

25 May - 11 June

GSC Mid Valley / GSC 1Utama

GSC Mytown / GSC Nu Sentral

PENANG

8 June - 18 June

GSC Gurney Plaza Penang

JOHOR BAHRU

15 June - 18 June

GSC Paradigm Johor Bahru

KUCHING

22 June - 25 June

GSC City One Megamall

AFKL

28 May

of Ma, I Love You

Performing

Anti-spectacular: the colours of time passing by Lorraine Thiria and Nadirah Zakariya Blackwork. L’Œuvre au Noir by Vaultman Cercle by

Performing

Son Excellence, M. Axel Cruau

Ambassadeur de France en Malaisie

His Excellency, Mr. Axel Cruau

Ambassador of France to Malaysia

C’est un grand plaisir de vous présenter cette édition 2023 du French Festival.

Le cinéma français est à l’honneur, avec Les Trois Mousquetaires adaptant l’œuvre de Dumas. Un film de cape et d’épée dans la grande tradition française en première asiatique, à ne surtout pas manquer !

Bien sûr, ce festival, ce sont aussi des concerts, avec la Fête de la musique, des performances scéniques, des découvertes gourmandes, et bien d’autres activités encore qui vous permettront d’apprécier le meilleur de la culture française

contemporaine. Et pour la première fois, le festival sera présenté à Kuching, où nous sommes ravis de pouvoir partager des moments conviviaux avec nos amis du Sarawak.

Je tiens à saluer toutes celles et tous ceux sans qui rien ne serait possible: les deux Alliances françaises de Kuala Lumpur et Penang, Golden Screen Cinema, L’Oréal Paris et tous nos autres partenaires. Du fond du cœur, merci !

Je vous souhaite à toutes et à tous un excellent French Festival !

What a great pleasure to introduce you to the 2023 edition of the French Festival!

French cinema and literature will be acclaimed with The Three Musketeers a film adaptation of Dumas' prominent work. A must-watch cloak and dagger movie presented for the very first time in Asia!

Besides cinema, the festival will also showcase concerts with Fête de la musique, staged performances, gourmet discoveries, and many other activities that will allow you to enjoy the best of contemporary French culture. And for the very first time

ever, the festival will be presented in Kuching: we are thrilled to share cheerful moments with our friends from Sarawak.

I would like to congratulate all those without whom any of this would be possible: the two Alliances françaises in Kuala Lumpur and Penang, Golden Screen Cinema, L'Oréal Paris and all our other partners. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!

I wish you all an excellent French Festival!

YAM Tengku Zatashah

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, President of Alliance

Française de Kuala Lumpur

Dear friends,

Once again we are delighted to bring you the much anticipated Le French Festival, which will be celebrated throughout May to June in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru. Notably, this year marks the first time ever we set our foot in Kuching, Sarawak. While reveling in this momentous occasion, we are also thrilled to announce that Alliance Française globally will celebrate its 140th anniversary. This year, Le French Festival will have many surprises in store for you for all ages, with our main highlight bringing you the best of recent French cinema releases. The festival will also include the popular Fête de la Musique, as well as ‘art de vivre à la française’ where we can discover how French flavours can be combined with the rich and diverse Malaysian cuisine. Wishing you a lovely Le French Festival celebration.

Chères amies, Chers amis, Une fois de plus, nous sommes ravis de vous présenter le très attendu French Festival, un mois entier de célébrations à Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru et pour la toute première fois, à Kuching, Sarawak. Cette année marque également le 140ème anniversaire de l'Alliance Française dans le monde. Cette nouvelle édition du French Festival vous réserve de nombreuses surprises, et ce pour tous les âges, avec comme point d'orgue, le meilleur du cinéma français contemporain. La fameuse Fête de la musique sera également au rendez-vous ainsi qu'un volet art de vivre, qui révélera comment les saveurs françaises et la grande variété de la cuisine malaisienne peuvent se combiner. Nous vous souhaitons un beau French Festival.

Haryany Binti Mohamad,

President of Alliance

Française de Penang

Dear friends,

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 21st edition of Le French Festival. We have prepared a rich selection of cultural events centred around the best contemporary French cinema, with films for every taste and every age. Le French Festival is a true celebration of French culture and its ties with Malaysia. Specifically in Penang, this year’s programme includes a concert and a digital exhibition. We also invite you to join our French heritage walk to explore the many places on our island that are connected to France. This event would not be possible without the collaboration between the teams of the Alliance Française de Malaisie and our partners and sponsors, whose support is truly fundamental. The teams of the Alliance and I invite you to join us in celebrating French culture. We look forward to seeing you at the Festival!

Chères amies, Chers amis, C'est avec un immense plaisir que nous vous convions à la 21ème édition du French Festival. Nous avons édifié une riche sélection d'événements culturels avec le meilleur du cinéma français contemporain qui satisferont chacun et chacune d'entre vous.Le French Festival est une véritable célébration de la culture française et de ses liens avec la Malaisie. A Penang, en plus des films, le programme comprend un concert et une exposition numérique. Nous vous invitons également à participer à une balade sur les traces de l'influence française sur le patrimoine de Penang et de nombreux lieux de notre île. Cet événement n'existerait pas sans la collaboration entre les équipes de l'Alliance Française de Malaisie et nos partenaires et sponsors, dont le soutien est fondamental. Les équipes de l'Alliance et moi-même vous invitons à nous rejoindre pour célébrer la culture française. Nous nous réjouissons de vous voir au Festival!

Film List

15 films for your viewing pleasure

-The Three Musketeers:

D’Artagnan

-Rise

-Tenor

-Farewell, Mr. Haffmann

-The Innocent

-November

-Father & Soldier

-Everybody Loves Jeanne

-The Nannies

-Peaceful

-Full Time

-Rookies

-Robust

-The New Toy

-All Your Faces

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24

25

All films are screened in French with English subtitles. Visit www.alliancefrancaise.org.my/le-french-festival or www.gsc.com.my for full movie showtimes.

THE THREE MUSKETEERS: D’ARTAGNAN

Les Trois Mousquetaires: D’Artagnan

Synopsis

Young D'Artagnan arrives in Paris, trying to find the attackers who left him for dead. He instead finds a real war brewing and joins the king's three musketeers - Athos, Porthos and Aramis - as they work to ensure the future of France. But it is when he falls madly in love with Constance Bonacieux, the Queen's confidante, that D'Artagnan truly puts himself in danger. For it is this passion that leads him into the wake of the one who becomes his mortal enemy: Milady de Winter.

PRACTICAL INFO

Language French • Subtitles English • Running time 120 • Genre Adventure, Historical

Release year 2023 • Director Martin Bourboulon

Cast François Civil, Vincent Cassel, Romain Duris, Pio Marmaï

Producer Chapter 2, Pathé Films

RISE En Corps

Synopsis

Elise thought she had the perfect life: an ideal boyfriend and a promising career as a ballet dancer. It all falls apart the day she catches him cheating on her; and after she suffers an injury on stage, it seems like she might not be able to dance again. The path to physical and emotional recovery will lead her away from Paris to a picturesque location in Brittany - where her friends, a new love and the freedom of contemporary dance will help her reconnect with her father and most importantly, herself.

PRACTICAL INFO

Language French • Subtitles English • Running time 118 • Rating P18 • Genre Drama, Comedy • Release year 2022 • Director Cédric Klapisch • Cast Marion Barbeau, Pio Marmaï, François Civil, Denis Podalydès • Producer Ce qui me meut Awards Nominated for César Awards 2023: Best Film, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Most Promising Actress, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Sound

TENOR Ténor

Synopsis

Antoine, an aspiring young rapper from the suburbs of Paris, meets Mrs. Loyseau, an eminent teacher at the Paris Opéra. Stunned by the young man's raw talent, she introduces him to the world of opera. Antoine becomes one of Mrs. Loyseau's students. Antoine has no choice but to lie to his family, his friends and the whole city, for whom opera is a bourgeois thing, far from their world.

FAREWELL, MR HAFFMAN

Adieu Monsieur Haffmann

Synopsis

Paris 1941. François Mercier is an ordinary man whose only goal is to start a family with Blanche, the woman he loves. François works for Mr. Haffmann, a talented Jewish jeweler. Under the German occupation, the employer and employee are forced to strike a deal which, over the following months, will upend the fate of our three protagonists.

PRACTICAL INFO

Language French • Subtitles English • Running time 116 • Rating 18 • Genre Drama, Historical • Release year 2022

• Director Fred Cavayé • Cast Daniel Auteuil, Sara Giraudeau, Gilles Lellouche, Nikolai Kinski

• Producer Vendôme Films

L’Innocent THE INNOCENT

Synopsis

When Abel learns that his 60-year-old mother Sylvie is about to marry a man in prison, he freaks out. With the help of his best friend, Clémence, he will do whatever it takes to protect her. But meeting Michel, his new stepfather, may well offer him a new perspective…

PRACTICAL INFO

Language French • Subtitles English • Running time 99 • Rating P16 • Genre Comedy • Release year 2022 • Director Louis Garrel • Cast Louis Garrel, Noémie Merlant, Roschdy Zem, Anouk Grinberg • Producer Les Films des Tournelles

Awards César Awards 2023 for Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay. Nominations for the following César Awards: Best Film, Director, Best Actor, Best Costume Design, Best Editing, Best Sound, Best Original Music

NOVEMBER Novembre

Synopsis

Plunge into the heart of the Anti-Terrorist investigation during the 5-day manhunt following the November 13 terrorist attacks. After the Paris attacks in November 2015, the police form a secret anti-terrorist unit. Led by Fred, the unit is under tremendous pressure to identify and track down the perpetrators as quickly as possible.

PRACTICAL INFO

Language French • Subtitles English • Running time 107 • Rating P16 • Genre Thriller, Drama • Release year 2022 • Director Cédric Jimenez • Cast Jean Dujardin, Anaïs Demoustier, Sandrine Kiberlain, Jérémie Rénier • Producer Récifilms, Chi-Fou-Mi Productions

Awards Nominated for César Awards 2023: Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Editing, Best Sound, Best Visual Effects

Tirailleurs FATHER & SOLDIER

Synopsis

1917. Bakary Diallo enlists in the French army to be near Thierno, his 17-year-old son, forced to serve. Sent to the front, father and son must brave the war together. Animated by the ardor of his Captain who wants to lead him into the heart of the battle, Thierno must emancipate himself and become a man. Meanwhile Bakary does whatever it takes to spare his son from fighting, and to bring him home safe and sound.

Language

Producer Unité, Korokoro Awards Shown at Cannes Film Festival (Un Certain Regard section)

EVERYBODY LOVES JEANNE

Tout le monde aime Jeanne

Synopsis

Everybody has always loved Jeanne. These days, she hates herself. Up to her ears in debt, she has to go to Lisbon and sell her mother’s apartment, who passed away one year ago. At the airport, she runs into Jean, a whimsical and somewhat intrusive former high school classmate.

PRACTICAL INFO

Language French • Subtitles English • Running time 95 • Rating 16 • Genre Drama, Comedy, Romance • Release year 2022 • Director Céline Devaux • Cast Blanche Gardin, Laurent Lafitte, Maxence Tual, Marthe Keller • Producer Les Films du Worso Awards Shown at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival International Critics’ Week

Les Femmes du square THE NANNIES

Synopsis

Angèle, a young undocumented woman in her thirties lives off small tricks and scams in the outskirts of Paris. One day, threatened by gangsters she conned, she has to hide. Her plan: working as a nanny in a chic Parisian neighborhood for Hélène, a single mom of 10-year-old Arthur.

PRACTICAL INFO

Language French

Running time 105

Rating P16

Release year 2022

Director Julien Rambaldi

Cast Eyé Haidara, Ahmed Sylla, Léa Drucker, Vidal Arzoni

Producer Les Films du Kiosque

Awards Shown at the Angoulême Francophone Film Festival

De son vivant PEACEFUL

Synopsis

A son in denial of a serious illness. A mother facing the unbearable. And between them a doctor and a nurse fighting to do their job and help them find acceptance. The four of them have one year and four seasons to come together and understand what it means to die while living.

PRACTICAL INFO

Language French • Subtitles English • Running time 112 • Rating P16 • Genre Drama • Release year 2021 • Director Julien Rambaldi • Cast Catherine

Deneuve, Benoît Magimel, Gabriel Sara, Cécile de France • Producer Les Films du Kiosque

Awards César Awards for Best Actor in 2022

À plein temps FULL TIME

Synopsis

Marie goes to great lengths to raise her two children in the countryside while keeping her job in a Parisian luxury hotel. When she finally gets a job interview for a position she had long been hoping for, a national strike breaks out, paralyzing the public transport system. The fragile balance that Marie has established is jeopardized. Marie then sets off on a frantic race against time, at the risk of foundering.

PRACTICAL

Language

Awards Orizzonti Awards for Best Film and Best Actress at 2021 Venice International Film Festival

Allons enfants ROOKIES

Synopsis

In the heart of Paris, a prestigious high school takes an audacious bet: to integrate students from working-class districts and to make them break the circle of school failure through hip hop dance. Rookies tells their story.

PRACTICAL INFO

Language French • Subtitles English • Running time 110 • Rating P13 • Genre

Documentary • Release year 2022 • Director Thierry Demaizière, Alban Teurlai Producer Falabracks

Awards Shown at the 2022 Berlin International Film Festival; nominated for Best Documentary at the 2023 Césars awards

Robuste ROBUST

Synopsis

When his right-hand man and only mate has to go away for a few weeks, Georges - an ageing film star - is given a substitute, Aïssa. The disillusioned actor and the young female security guard forge a special relationship.

PRACTICAL INFO

Language French • Subtitles English • Running time 95 • Rating P16 • Genre Drama, Comedy • Release year 2022 • Director Constance Meyer • Cast Gérard Depardieu, Déborah Lukumuena, Lucas Mortier • Producer Dharamsala

Awards Shown at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival International Critics’ Week

THE NEW TOY

Synopsis

Le nouveau jouet

Sami lives happily with his wife, Alice, in a poor urban housing project amongst friends and neighbours. For his son’s birthday, the richest man in France throws open his grand department store, offering the boy whatever he wants. Alexandre chooses Sami, the night watchman, as his new toy…

PRACTICAL INFO

Language

ALL YOUR FACES

Je verrai toujours vos visages

Synopsis

Since 2014, in France, Restorative Justice has offered victims and perpetrators of offences the opportunity to dialogue through secure systems, supervised by professionals and volunteers. On their journey, there is anger and hope, silence and words, alliances and heartbreaks, awareness and regained confidence. And at the end of the road, sometimes, reparation.

PRACTICAL INFO

Language French • Subtitles English • Running time 118 • Genre Drama

Release year 2023

• Director Jeanne Herry • Cast Adèle Exarchopoulos, Dali Benssalah, Leïla Bekhti, Elodie Bouchez • Producer Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, Trésor Films

MA, I LOVE YOU

Synopsis

This is a story about an overprotective single mother Mei Ling, who unexpectedly discovers that her daughter Qiqi secretly plans to escape her overbearing clutches by leaving Malaysia after she completes high school to study in France. Shocked by the news, Mei Ling sets about with plans to sabotage her daughter’s dreams. After several vain attempts, Mei Ling decides that “if you can’t beat me you join me”, so she begins to learn French and tags along… Will Qiqi make it all the way to France?

PRACTICAL INFO

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SCREENING INFO

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Events in Kuala Lumpur & Petaling Jaya

Art to Dine For

Brought by Gallery des Artistes x Champignons

The trendiest collaboration of the moment: Champignons and Gallery des Artistes team up for the French Festival 2023.

Chef Gary Chang presents a mouth-watering menu featuring eye-popping culinary treasures that reflect the fun and catchy artworks of international French graffiti artist HERSK.

With a special degustation menu for the Festival, French all-time favourites revisited by Chef Gary like Duck Pithiviers with Foie Gras and Poire Belle Hélène are not to be missed.

An exhibition of some of the artist’s latest and delectable creations will be displayed at the restaurant, creating a magical combination of art and gastronomy.

Represented by Gallery des Artistes, HERSK is a world famous artist. His unique bold creations and paired with Champignons gastronomic delights are a feast for the senses.

May 25 - August 31

Monday to Sunday: 11:30am - 3pm & 6pm - 10pm

Champignons: B-G-02 Block B, Oasis Square, Jalan PJU 1A/7, Oasis

Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya

+6012-8849189 or letsumai.com/widget/champignons with remark

‘Le French Menu’

Flan Pâtissier Brought by Entier French Dining

An Entier take on a classic French pastry, our Flan Pâtissier, also known as Parisian Flan, is a favourite amongst the French and is frequently enjoyed as au goûter or as an afternoon snack. Easily found in almost every bakery across France, this humble little treat of shortcrust pastry and custard is most commonly served in a slice.

Our rendition pays homage to the traditional flavours of nostalgia, using house-made puff pastry as the base, and in true Entier fashion, utilising Malaysian vanilla bean in the custard as a celebration of our rich local produce. This delicious reimagined childhood favourite is delicately prepared in two individual portions to indulge alone or to share with a special someone.

May 25 - June 11

Monday to Friday: 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 10pm

Saturday to Sunday: 12pm - 4pm & 6pm - 10pm

Entier French Dining: Level 41 at Alila Bangsar No 58, Jalan Ang Seng, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur

Special price (RM68) at www.entierfrenchdining.com

Gastronomy

Date Time Venue Reservation

Info

May 25 - June 25

Tuesday to Sunday: 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 9:30pm

Le Gourmandin: D4-G4-01 Solaris Dutamas, No 1. Jalan Dutamas 1, Kuala Lumpur

with

Artisan Bread Baking & Pastry Workshops

Brought by PAUL

Join PAUL’s exclusive baking & pastry workshops to discover the French Art de Vivre! In this hands-on experience, you’ll learn the artisanal techniques of bread baking and the secrets behind creating irresistible pastries. With expert guidance, you’ll develop your very own signature creation that will leave a lasting impression. Elevate your baking skills and immerse yourself in the essence of French pastry making. Don’t miss out the one-of-a-kind opportunity.

Bread Baking Workshops

Date Time

Tuesday, May 30, June 13 & June 20 10am - 12pm OR 2pm- 4pm

with

Pastry Workshops

Date Time

Tuesday, June 6 10am - 12pm OR 2pm- 4pm

Practical Info

PAUL Pavilion: 2.09.02 & S2.09.02, Level 2, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

RM200+ per person

Book at https://www.alliancefrancaise.org.my/le-french-festival/

Born to be Wine

Brought by Gallery des Artistes x Delia Wines

What an exciting pairing this year for Le French Festival 2023: wine and art!

The encounter of wine and art has been unique over the centuries. Wine has always been a visual signifier of taste, class, celebration and the divine.

Wine is an ephemeral work of art as it changes over the years. Sip, enjoy and delight your senses by tasting and admiring the stunning artworks by French international artist STERN displayed at Delia.

The new collection of artworks curated by Gallery des Artistes for Delia are all based on wine and champagne with stunning technique and colours.

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Practical Info

Date Time Venue Reservation

May 31 - June 30

Tuesday & Wednesday: 4pm - 10pm – Dinner Only

Thursday & Friday: 12pm - 10pm – Lunch & Dinner

Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 10pm – Brunch, Lunch and Dinner

Delia Wines & Bistro: 15, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 7, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur

+6017-224 4590 or info@deliawines.com

Anti-spectacular: the colours of time passing by An exhibition by Lorraine Thiria & Nadirah Zakariya

Anti-spectacular: the colours of time passing by is a duo photography exhibition by Lorraine Thiria (France) and Nadirah Zakariya (Malaysia) presented by the Alliance Française of Kuala Lumpur.

A peculiar attention to the ordinary is at the core of the two artists’ practice. In the selected works, the ordinary is not conceived as boring and redundant, but rather as a fully-fledged, legitimate area of interest. They develop a humble sensitivity to the beauty of what surrounds them and composes their daily life and by extension, ours. By getting the interest of the camera’s ‘eye’, what is banal, common, usually unconsidered and left apart is suddenly beautified and becomes worthy of fascination.

Lorraine Thiria is passionate about walls and their texture, the unique patterns of decaying facades while the colourful still life compositions of Nadirah Zakariya open the door to a peaceful introspection. Coupled together, the pictures look into how time leaches into any surface, organic and mineral. The two photographers transform their lifeless subjects into raw emotional matter. At last, time is present everywhere; these pictures might be attempts to portray it, appealing to Bergson’s concept of ‘time-image’.

Thursday, June 1 7pm

AFKL: 15 Lorong Gurney, 54100 Kuala Lumpur Free admission upon RSVP at https://www.alliancefrancaise.org.my/le-french-festival/

Blackwork L’Œuvre au Noir

An exhibition by Vaultman

In the face of the fast-paced rhythm of ourcontemporary lives, the plethora of choices

that new media use to satisfy our available brain time, or even the simplistic duality that social networks seem to generate, Vaultman has decided to go against the grain of this informational frenzy by adopting the simplest possible technique in black and white for the works in this exhibition, in an attempt to reconnect with the essential.

From the dialogue between these two tones, an infinity of impressions and emotions can arise, provided that we pay attention to the nuances. Difference appears as a possibility to merge rather than a confrontation between two entities.

The dialogue between black and white will extend in the form of a performance bringing music and painting together, with the exceptional participation of two great Malaysian artists, Mei Lin Hii, a concert pianist, and John Thomas, a jazz drummer.

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Friday, June 2

7pm (performance starts at 8:30pm)

The Godown: 11 Lorong Ampang 7, 50250 Kuala Lumpur

Free admission upon RSVP at https://www.alliancefrancaise.org.my/le-french-festival/

Monday to Thursday: 12pm - 6pm

Friday to Sunday: 12pm -7pm

Cercle Brought by KHAM Company

Cercle is a solo at the crossroads of cultures with which the choreographer Olé Khamchanla from the KHAM company, interacts and creates, borrowing from the West and the East, drawing from the gestures of the street and those of the classical arts.

In Cercle, the choreographer questions which forms his practice of dance has taken today, hybrid and multicultural in essence. He tries to push the limits of his movements to explore a new energy. Both an interior and exterior space for exploration, the circular figure is also a symbol of universality in his vocabulary, and in those of certain traditional dances.

Saturday, June 3 & Sunday, June 4 8pm

The Godown: 11 Lorong Ampang 7, 50250 Kuala Lumpur RM10 (non-member) | Free (AFKL member) Book at: https://www.alliancefrancaise.org.my/le-french-festival/

© Ben Becker

Cine-dinner Délicieux

Brought by Nathalie Gourmet Studio

Nathalie Gourmet Studio is thrilled to announce the return of our Signature Cine Dinner! As part of the ongoing French Festival, you are invited to a special screening of the French movie Délicieux; accompanied by a delicious dinner. The movie is a delightful, sensory treat that tells the engaging story of an 18th-century French cook, set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and the birth of fine dining.

As a special offer, every reservation made will come with one seat offered for any of the 15 films programmed in GSC theatres across the four cities hosting the festival.

Friday, June 9 8pm

Nathalie Gourmet Studio: No 5 Lorong Teknologi C, Taman Sains

Selangor 1, PJU 5 Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya

RM320++ per person

+6017-963 2010 or sales@nathaliegourmetstudio.com

French Brunch Brought by Nathalie Gourmet Studio

Nathalie Gourmet Studio invites you to a family-friendly brunch, where you can enjoy an unlimited selection of delectable desserts. Take advantage of this opportunity to indulge in a variety of mouth-watering savories that will satisfy your cravings. Nathalie Gourmet Studio’s dessert buffet features an array of options, from classic favorites to unique creations that you won’t find elsewhere.

Date Time Venue Admission Reservation

Sunday, June 11

10:30am - 12:30pm and 1pm - 3:30pm

Nathalie Gourmet Studio: No 5 Lorong Teknologi C, Taman Sains

Selangor 1, PJU 5 Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya

RM220++ per adult / RM 100++ per child

+6017-963 2010 or sales@nathaliegourmetstudio.com

Around the World Brought by Euroasia

Music, perhaps more than anything, fits the description “it isn’t the destination, it’s the journey”. Musicians move from phrase to phrase, theme to cadence, as they take audiences on journeys of imagination, across seas and boundaries and time. Journey with guitarist Prof. Matthew Marshall, violist Dr. Andrew Filmer, pianist Soon Kun Ming, violinist/pianist Angel Lee, violinist Mabel Wong and cellist Ivan Torres, carried on the wings of masterpieces of Mozart, Dvorak, Boccherini, Bizet and Puccini. Be mesmerised by one of Malaysia’s most highly acclaimed sopranos Cecilia Yap, and look forward to a special appearance by Euroasia Patron HH Tunku Zain Al-’Abidin – and a mystery guest performer.

Friday, June 16 8pm - 9:15pm

AFKL: 15 Lorong Gurney, 54100 Kuala Lumpur

RM50

Book at www.euroasia.org.my/around-the-world

Fête de la musique

Since 1982, la Fête de la musique has been celebrating music in all its expressions and has been reflecting its permanent dynamism. First and foremost, it strives to be a joyful, inclusive, rallying and festive event. Let’s groove and sway along to a two-fold musical journey starting at The Godown during the day and across Chinatown at night to discover a diversity of genres and artists.

Practical Info

Date Venue Admission

Saturday, June 17

The Godown, Chinatown Free

For more information, visit alliancefrancaise.org.my/le-french-festival/ or @lefrenchfestival_my

Bijoux Français II

Brought by Euroasia

Presenting a repertoire of ensemble and solo pieces by celebrated French composers Maurice Ravel, Claude Debussy, Édouard Lalo, and César Franck, as well as classics by Mozart and Mendelssohn - Euroasia Sinfonia takes the stage for their debut performance, along with top Euroasia prize winners and featuring a special appearance by Euroasia patron Tunku ‘Abidin in Bijoux Français II.

Sunday, June 18 6:30pm - 8:10pm

AFKL: 15 Lorong Gurney, 54100 Kuala Lumpur Free

Book at www.euroasia.org.my/bijoux-francais-ii

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Events in Kuala Lumpur & Penang

Best of Annecy Kids 2022

Kids Screening

Kuala Lumpur

All screenings in Kuala Lumpur will take place at AFKL: 15 Lorong Gurney, 54100 Kuala Lumpur

Saturday June 24

6pm: Best of Annecy Kids 2022 7:30pm: Chien pourri, la vie à Paris!

Penang

Sunday June 25

10:30am: Best of Annecy Kids 2022 2:30pm: Chien pourri, la vie à Paris! 4:30pm: Bonjour le monde!

Saturday July 1

10:30am: Chien pourri, la vie à Paris!

2:30pm: Bonjour le monde!

4:30pm: Best of Annecy Kids 2022

Sunday July 2

10:30am: Bonjour le monde!

2:30pm: Best of Annecy Kids 2022 4:30pm: Chien pourri, la vie à Paris!

All screenings in Kuala Lumpur will take place at Penang Children's Library Penang Public Library Corporation: 2118 Jalan Perpustakaan, Seberang Jaya, 13700 Perai

Saturday June 10

10:30am: Best of Annecy Kids 2022

Saturday June 17

10:30am: Bonjour le monde!

2:30pm: Chien Pourri, la vie à Paris!

Free admission for all screenings. Original versions with English subtitles. Register via: AFKL: www.alliancefrancaise.org.my/le-french-festival/ AFP: https://afpenang.com/

Célébrons la fantaisie

Brought by Grégory Henno

French stories, the albums will be read in music by professional actor Grégory and their beautiful images will be screened behind him.

After the session, enjoy a colouring time with an image from one of the books, or discuss with Grégory.

A perfect opportunity to immerse in the French language!

Saturday, June 3

Session 1: 9:15am - 10:15am,

Session 2: 10:45am - 11:45am

AFKL: 15 Lorong Gurney, 54100 Kuala Lumpur

RM 25

Book at https://www.alliancefrancaise.org.my/le-french-festival/

Storytelling

Brought by KL Shakespeare Players

key points in the storytelling, the actors interact with the audience who will learn French words, sing French songs and even dance. The drawings are all original works created by Malaysian illustrator Michelle Lee, while the story is adapted by KL Shakespeare Players with the help of Grégory Henno, a French artist in Malaysia.

This is a family-friendly show, performed in English, with a dash of French.

Sunday, June 11 & 18 8:00pm - 9:00pm

AFKL: 15 Lorong Gurney, 54100 Kuala Lumpur

Free

Book at https://www.alliancefrancaise.org.my/le-french-festival/

Events in Penang

Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition

Brought

by PETACE and Penang Art Council

Discover Notre-Dame Cathedral as it has never been seen before, exploring its 850-year history as the heart of the French capital through a rich augmented reality experience. Created by Histovery and brought specially from Paris to Penang by PETACE and Penang Art District, the exhibition brings Notre-Dame to life from its ambitious beginnings in 1180 to the devastating fire of 2019 and its painstaking reconstruction today.

Practical Info

Date Venue Admission Reservation

June to September

Penang Town Hall, 10200 George Town

Ticketed

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with

French Heritage walk Brought by Penang Tourist Guides Association

Join Penang Tourist Guide Association president, Clement Liang, to discover the unique French heritage in Penang. Follow the footsteps of early French arrivals in Penang and find out how they founded some of the island’s lasting institutions.

Saturday, June 10 10am (2 hours walking tour)

Start at the Catholic Museum (located near the Church of Assumption)

Farquhar Street, 10450 George Town

Admission RM 25 (AF Member) | RM 35 (non-member)

Book at www.afpenang.com.my

Concert: Fauré’s Requiem and Cantique de Jean Racine

Brought by Penang Philharmonic Orchestra

The combined forces of the Penang Philharmonic Orchestra, Chamber Choir and Chorus come together to present Gabriel Fauré's magnificent Requiem, Op. 48, featuring soprano and baritone solos by Tan Jin Yin and Mak Chi Hoe. One of Fauré's best-known and most celebrated major works, it will be performed alongside a selection of other works by French composers, in partnership with the Alliance Française de Penang and in the spirit of the annual Fête de la Musique.

Sunday, June 25 3pm

Penang Performing Arts Centre: 3H-3A-1 Quay One, Straits

Quay, Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang, 10470 Tanjong Tokong

Ticketed

Book at www.afpenang.com.my

Acknowledgements

Presented by / Présenté par

Festival Managers

Violaine Dupic, Asma Manssouri, Emmanuelle Marchand, Luca Griseri

Festival Coordinators

Organised by / Organisé par

Andrew Lim, Chiara Turchi, Gaspard Perelman

Administrative Officers

Ranjan, Khairul Hisham Ibrahim, Emy Zulita

Special thanks to Festival Lovers

Public Relations

S&L Integrated Public Relations Sdn Bhd

Design

Jin Tee

Print

Zealworkz Sdn Bhd

Alliance Francaise KL Committee

President: YAM Tengku Zatashah Sultan Sharafuddin

Idris Shah

Members: Marie-Julie Wan Ullok, Farrah Vivien

Raguet, Diana Khoo, Dato Setia Aubry Rahim

Mennesson, Denis Henri Bastien, Olivier

Rives-Georges, François Sachsé