Curated by Professor Anna-Caroline Prost, Voices of Francophone Cinema is back for a 5th smash edition featuring some of the most cutting edge films from the Francophone World. This year’s edition, made possible with the support of Albertine Foundation, celebrates and investigates the multi-faceted theme of our Nos libertés – Our Freedoms: freedom to rebuild after a life of trauma, to expand the limits of our possibilities, to examine, question and transform our society, to understand our past, to experience joy and rebirth…there are many ways in which the films from this selection bring to light all that we can achieve in one lifetime and through filmmaking!
Come to La Maison on October 17th & 20th, November 6th & 7th, December 4th & 5th to explore a variety of stories, tones & challenges, brought together by a unifying bravery and creativity.
Friday, October 17th, 6:00 pm- Festival Kickoff Ghost Trail (Les fantômes) (2024) Jonathan Millet, dir. – Running time 1h46 mins
Synopsis: Hamid joins a secret group tracking Syrian regime leaders on the run. His mission takes him to France, pursuing his former torturer for a fateful confrontation. Join us for this heartracing thriller from director Jonathan Millet.
Voices of Francophone Cinema is made possible through generous support from Albertine Foundation.