🎬 'Arco' is now playing in 🇺🇸 theaters! Directed by Ugo Bienvenu, this visually striking animated film has just received an #AcademyAwards nomination for Best Animated Feature, marking an exciting moment for contemporary #FrenchAnimation. 🎟️ Find a screening near you: films.neonrated.com/arco/

🎬Starting the year with 'Mune: Le Gardien de la Lune,' featured this January as part of #CinéSchool. Directed by A. Heboyan and B. Philippon, this visually striking #animatedfilm combines adventure & fantasy in a poetic universe. 📣 albertinefoundation.org/french-for-a... #frenchlanguage #FrenchEd

Saw Senegalese film ‘Njangaan’ by Mahama Johnson Traoré at MoMA as part of To Save and Project: The 22nd MoMA Intl Festival of #FilmPreservation. Screening was introduced by Junior Johnson Traoré, the director’s son. 🎬 Another screening will take place this Monday: moma.org/calendar/events/11111

It was great to attend the premiere of "Lumière, Le Cinéma!”!followed by a conversation with Thierry Frémaux, artistic director of the #CannesFilmFestival and director of the #InstitutLumière, as part of 'To Save and Project: The 22nd MoMA International Festival of #FilmPreservation.' #FrenchCinema

Feeling thankful as the year comes to a close. ✨ For cinema under the stars with Films on the Green, for kids discovering French-speaking cinema through CinéSchool, and for all the moments shared along the way. Wishing you a peaceful holiday season and a new year full of movies. 🎬

Former Villa Albertine resident Kaouther Ben Hania presented her powerful film "The Voice of Hind Rajab" last night, followed by a thoughtful Q&A with Lena Dunham. Now playing in LA at Laemmle Theatres & in NYC at Film Forum, with a wider release coming in January: www.thevoiceofhindrajabfilm.com

🎬As the end of the year approaches, I’m happy to share a selection of 🇫🇷 #HolidayFilms for #YoungCinephiles available on 🇺🇸 streaming platforms. 👉https://villa-albertine.org/va/news/cineschools-recommendations-of-french-holiday-films-for-young-cinephiles/

Lucky to meet directors Maïlys Vallade & Liane-Cho Han w/ producer Henri Magalon, at a screening of 'Little Amélie or the Character of Rain' presented by #GKIDS & #NYICFF. If you haven’t seen it yet, Little Amélie is now available to rent or buy on major digital platforms: gkids.com/films/little...

Meeting #FrenchTeachers is one of the best parts of my work, and #ACTFL25 is one of the few moments in the year when it actually happens. It’s a chance to hear directly about their students, their needs, how they use #CinéSchool, and to gather the feedback that helps us move the program forward.

🎬 As we enter this festive winter season, #CinéSchool presents 'Le Grand Noël des animaux,' a delightful program of animated short films.❄️ This collection invites students across the 🇺🇸 to explore themes of solidarity, kindness, and generosity, while learning French in a fun & meaningful way.

⚜️ Great few days in New Orleans for ACTFL 2025 with the Villa Albertine team! We shared CinéSchool, French-language resources, and connected with so many inspiring French teachers. 🇫🇷🎬 Full recap coming soon! #ACTFL25 #NOLA #FrenchTeachers #FrenchEducation #CinéSchool #FrenchForAll #LearnFrench

🎥 Last night, I attended a special screening of 3 remarkable animated short documentaries: 'Como si la tierra se las hubiera tragado' by Natalia León, 'Papillon' by Florence Miailhe, & 'Gigi' by Cynthia Calvi. Fingers crossed, we’ll see them make their way into the #AcademyAwards #ShortFilm race.🇫🇷💫

Villa Albertine team will be at #ACTFL25 in #NOLA from Nov 21 to 23! If you’re a #FrenchTeacher, stop by our booth to discover the free programs and resources we offer to support #FrenchEducation across the US. 🇫🇷✨ Can’t wait to see many of you in New Orleans. À très bientôt ! 👋 #FrenchEducation

I enjoyed #Arco so much that I went back to see it again, thanks to #NYICFF and this time with my daughters, who absolutely loved the film.✨ Still playing for 1 more week in NYC & LA, so don’t miss this magical piece of #FrenchAnimation. 🎬 👉US release in January 2026: www.neonrated.com/film/arco

I really enjoyed attending the screening of 'Arco' last night at MoMA, followed by an engaging Q&A with director Ugo Bienvenu and producers Sophie Mas & Natalie Portman. 🎟️ Special limited screenings are happening this week in #NYC and #LA: www.neonrated.com/film/arco #AnimationFilm #FrenchCinema

🎬 This month, #CinéSchool presents Jules au pays d’Asha by Sophie farkas-bolla, in partnership with le Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie du Québec and Québec Cinéma. 🇨🇦 #FrenchLanguage #Francophonie #FrenchTeachers #QuebecCinema #FrenchEducation #FrenchForAll

🎬New 🇫🇷 animated feature out today: "Little Amélie or the Character of Rain" by Vallade & Cho Han is now playing in select 🇺🇸 theaters and will expand nationwide on Nov 7. @gkids.com ✨A beautifully crafted #animatedfilm offering a poetic look at childhood & self-discovery: gkids.com/films/little...

🎬 This month, as part of Fête du cinéma d’animation, #CinéSchool is featuring 'Les As de la Jungle' by David Alaux in partnership with Occitanie films! Students will discover how animation is #madeinFrance with TAT productions's film, while #learningFrench in an engaging way. #Feteanimation

On my way to Boston to attend the 'AI in #K12Education: Teaching in Practice' conference organized by the Intl School of Boston. With #CinéSchool, I'm always looking for new ways to make #FrenchLearning more engaging: combining cinema, interactive tools, & digital platforms. #EducationInnovation

🎬A perfect morning with a screening of Nouvelle Vague, followed by a Q&A with director Richard Linklater and Zoey Deutch, Guillaume Marbeck & Aubry Dullin. It tells the story of Godard making Breathless, in the same style and spirit that changed cinema forever. In theaters Oct 31-On Netflix Nov 14

📣Back-to-school means the return of #CinéSchool, our free nationwide program helping students across the US #LearnFrench through cinema!🎬 We’re kicking off the 5th edition with “Le Tableau” by Laguionie, an animated masterpiece exploring art, diversity & social hierarchies. #FrenchForAll #FrenchEd

✨Still time to register for the 5th edition of #CinéSchool, our free #FilmEdu program that brings #FrenchLearning to life through cinema! 🎬 #FrenchTeacher in the 🇺🇸: join us to engage your students with #FrenchLanguage films! 👉 albertinefoundation.org/french-for-a... #FrenchForAll #FrenchEd

📚🎬 #CinéSchool’s latest recommendations highlight French films & series available in the US, curated to accompany the #backtoschool season with engaging stories and cultural insights on school life. 👉 Browse the selection: villa-albertine.org/va/news/cine... #FilmEducation #FrenchCinema #FrenchTV

Registration is now open for CinéSchool! 🎬 Free for K-12 French teachers in the US, CinéSchool offers francophone films with ready-to-use teaching resources & fun activities to make French learning engaging. #ad 👉 albertinefoundation....#ad

Early this month, I had the chance to be in Chicago for a screening of the 🇫🇷 drama ´Haute Couture’ at #LakeShorePark for the #FilmsontheGreen Festival! 💙✨ #lovemyjob #nyc #outdoormovies #chicagoparkdistrict #frenchcinema

A few highlights from the AATF Conference in Chicago: great energy, inspiring conversations, & the chance to meet so many passionate French teachers. Proud to be part of the amazing Villa Albertine team—see you all next year in Boston! #AATF2025 #FrenchEducation #CineSchool #IFCinema #FrenchForAll

Back from #AATF2025 Conference in Chicago where I co-presented a session w/ Natalie Warren: 'Promoting #FrenchLanguage & Francophone Cultures through Film with Free Resources’ featuring #CinéSchool & #IFcinéma. 📲https://albertinefoundation.org/french-for-all/cineschool/ #frenchteacher #frenched

Last night in #Chicago, I was so happy to attend and introduce the #FilmsontheGreen screening at #LakeShorePark, featuring 'Haute Couture'. A beautiful French film, a wonderful summer evening, and a fantastic turnout! Bravo to the team at #VillaAlbertine Chicago & a big thank you to our sponsors!

“A biopic of Frantz Fanon and other remarkable new movies are finding success via social media” #FrenchCinema #FrantzFanon #NoChainsNoMasters #Zion www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Discover #CinéSchool curated selection of #FrenchFilms that offer young audiences a meaningful way to explore the history of #WWIl. #FilmEd #Ed #Frenchcinema villa-albertine.org/va/news/cine...

Looking forward to attending #AATF25 Convention in Chicago, July 7-10! Visit #VillaAlbertine booth to say 'bonjour' & discover free programs & resources for #FrenchEducators. 🎬And co-presenting a session: '#French Language & Francophone Cultures through Film’ about #CinéSchool #TV5MONDE & #IFcinéma.

#CinéSchool shares a film selection for #YoungAudiences that celebrates the ocean & offers a meaningful way to explore #EnvironmentalAwareness through cinema. 🎬🌊 A timely pick as #UNOC2025 is happening this week in Nice! 👉 villa-albertine.org/va/news/cine... #FilmEd #FrenchCinema #WorldOceansDay

For all you fancy boys and girls who say 'fracture' instead of 'break' 'larceny' instead of 'theft' 'interrogate' instead of 'ask' You can thank the Battle of Hastings (1066). 🧵⬇️

Grateful to be included in this #LanguageMagazine article which highlights the lively #FrenchSpeaking community in the US & the growing importance of making French accessible to all—especially young audiences. 👉 languagemagazine.com/2025/04/07/f...

✨Excited to launch the 17th edition of #FilmsontheGreen on May 30 w/ free #OutdoorScreening of Coco Before Chanel in #CentralPark. It kicks off a summer-long of free outdoor #FrenchCinema across the 🇺🇸—starting in NYC, & continuing in Chicago, LA, DC & Houston. 📍 villa-albertine.org/va/professio...

✨See Audrey Tautou’s stunning performance under the stars at our free #outdoorscreening of 'Coco Before Chanel!' Enjoy a night of timeless fashion and #Frenchcinema.🎥 📍 #CentralPark Cedar Hill #NYC 📅May 30–8:30PM 👉 vip.villa-albertine.org/_1kk33 #FilmsOnTheGreen #movienight #freescreening

🎬 En 2024, Villa Albertine a lancé avec TV5MONDE le projet ciné-éducatif #LesGrandesGrandesVacances pour le 80e anniversaire des Débarquements et de la Libération. Il a offert aux #EnseignantsDeFrançais aux 🇺🇸une ressource unique pour aborder la #SecondeGuerreMondiale en classe.

🕊️ Marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, known as #VEDay, with a curated selection of #FrenchFilms that offer young audiences a meaningful way to explore the history of #WWII. 🎥 Discover the full selection: villa-albertine.org/va/news/cine... #FilmEducation #Education

🎬 Wrapping up the 2024–2025 #CinéSchool season with a cinematic gem! In May we present Le Voyage du Prince by Jean-François Laguionie & Xavier Picard. Students across the US will explore the film with their #FrenchTeachers & take part in our innovative educational activities on #Genially & #Padlet.

📺The new animated series ‘Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight’ directed is now streaming in the 🇺🇸— & it’s a must-watch for families, French learners, & fans of our indomitable Gauls! 👉Watch now on #Netflix (and switch the audio to French to sharpen your language skills!): www.netflix.com/title/81316606

Thrilled to see Films on the Green Festival return this summer — now in 5 cities across the US! From NYC to LA, French cinema under the stars keeps growing. ✨🎥🍿 📲 villa-albertine.org/va/professio... #FilmsontheGreen #FashioninFilm #OutdoorCinema

In April, as we celebrated #EarthDay, #CinéSchool featured 'Mia and the Migou' —a visually stunning animated film that explores our connection to the planet. 🌎 This film reached over 1,000 students across 10 states, offering a fun French-language experience. 🖇️ albertinefoundation.org/french-for-a...

« Alice Guy », une pionnière du cinéma injustement effacée

In January #FrenchTeachers introduced their students to 'Loups tendres et loufoques' a collection of short films exploring the character of wolf. 🐺 It has been truly rewarding to see how educators are adopting CinéSchool to support #FrenchLanguage learning! 📲 albertinefoundation.org/programs-fes...

“La vérité, c'est que la gosse et moi, on n'est pas “une famille”, ni même “un foyer”. On est un petit miracle d'ébénisterie. Un tabouret dont le troisième pied s'est décroché et qui tient encore debout.” —Nadia Daam, La Gosse #litteraturefrancaise #livre #bookclub #NadiaDaam

🎬Still time to enjoy an amazing selection of 🇫🇷 #AnimatedFilms at #NYICFF! Festival runs until March 16 so don’t miss ‘A Boat in the Garden’ ‘Maya, Give Me a Title’ ´Savages’ & ´Hola Frida’. 📲Use code FRNCH2025 for $2 off each ticket→ nyicff.org/festival/2025-program/ #FrenchCinema #FrenchAnimation

In March #CinéSchool presents 'Pattie et la colère de Poséidon,' an exciting adventure by David Alaux! Thanks to #OccitanieFilms, this movie is reaching students in 50 schools across 18 states, offering them a fun & immersive #FrenchLanguage experience. 🔗 albertinefoundation.org/programs-fes...

🎬 Enjoy #FrenchCinema for kids & families at PS58 Francophone Film Festival on March 23! Spend the day at PS58–The Carroll School in Brooklyn with a fantastic lineup of #FreeScreenings all in French with English subtitles. 📲 villa-albertine.org/va/events/th... #Frenchanimation #nyc #francophonie

Don't miss #NYICFF from Feb 28 to March 16 and enjoy a stellar lineup that includes "A Boat in the Garden” by Jean-François Laguionie; "Maya, Give Me a Title" by Michel Gondry; "Savages" by Claude Barras; and "Hola Frida" by André Kadi & Karine Vézina. 🇫🇷🎥 📲 nyicff.org/festival/202... #Frenchcinema