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Twenty-one top French films will be screened in Matakana from June 9 to 19 as part of the L’Or French Film Festival Aotearoa.
The programme highlights include a gripping new historical drama Farewell, Mr. Haffmann, starring the legendary Daniel Auteuil; La Traviata – My Brothers and I, the touching story of a 14-year-old boy growing up in southern France who finds hope through music; and Everything Went Fine, starring Sophie Marceau, directed by François Ozon.
Festival director Fergus Grady says this year’s event brings the crème de la crème of French film to cinema goers throughout Aotearoa.
“The demand for high quality foreign film is most certainly growing and thriving among Kiwis, and it is a privilege to bring a little bit of France to Aotearoa each year,” he says.
“The festival was a huge success last year and the 2022 programme will fully immerse audiences in a culture that is known for its passion, style, sophistication and, of course, cuisine, through a selection of dramas, thrillers and comedies.”
The festival starts in Auckland on June 1 and will screen in 15 cities and towns before concluding in Wanaka at the end of July.
Ticket Giveaway
Mahurangi Matters has two double passes to the festival to give away. To enter, email: editor@localmatters.co.nz with ‘des billets, s’il te plaît’ in the subject line. Competition closes May 31.
