Join the Alliance Française de Philadelphie, partner of the French Film Series at the AMBLER THEATER !

The French Film Series is a partnership between the Alliance Francaise de Philadelphie and Renew Theaters with the aim to select and propose French and francophone films to a wider audience in Ambler and Doylestown Theater. This initiative is supported by the Vesta Fund, based in the Gwynedd valley in Pennsylvania.

Over the year we will be screening:
- a recent film that won a César or has global recognition
- an Iconic Classic with a lecture
- a film selected by a Guest Programmer who has knowledge of French language cinema
- a Family Friendly event around a film
- a Cult French film
....

This September, we will be screening PLAYTIME  (Colorized version), the iconic film by Jacques Tati. Eric Faden, Professor of English and Film/Media Studies at Bucknell University, will introduce PLAYTIME and will explore the film’s themes and visual style.

About the Film

1967 - 2h35min - Comedy directed by Jacques Tati, with Jacques Tati, Barbara Dennek

One of the most impeccably choreographed films of all time, Jacques Tati’s PLAYTIME is a carefully constructed feature that took three years to complete. Tati stars as the lovable, old-fashioned Monsieur Hulot; we follow his exploits, which run parallel to an American tourist as the duo attempts to navigate a technology-forward Paris. This comedy of confusion perfects mise-en-scène, with every frame filled to the brim with inventiveness and quirky characters. In French w/ subtitles.

To register, please go to the Ambler Theater Ticketing Page

Parking:

Ambler theater does not have a parking lot. However, there are multiple municipal lots offering no-limit parking nearby. There is also 2-hour street parking throughout town. Metered parking is $1/hr and uses quarters and the Flowbird app. All parking between 12-2pm and after 6pm is FREE

Transit :

Ambler theater is a short walk distance from Ambler Station (SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown line) with direct train to Center City Philadelphia (Suburban and Jefferson Stations)

Food:

If you wish to have some food and drinks before the film, Ambler has a lot to offer, all within walking distance to the theater

We can recommend two French-based eateries
1.  Planchette Bistro and Creperie
2. La Provence

Other non French locations all within a 1 block radius of the theater
1. From the Boot Ambler
2. Tannery Run Brewworks
3. Cantina Feliz 

Event Information

Date: September 17, 2026
Time: 7 pm with pre-talk 6:45pm
Location: The Ambler Theater,108 E Butler Ave., Ambler,PA 19102 (Hotline 215-345-7855)
Language : In French, O.V.  with English Subtitles
Cost: FREE for friends of the Alliance Française de Philadelphie when you use code AF2026 at checkout on the Ambler Theater website. 

There is a  $1.50 service charge at checkout regardless of a free ticket.
Tickets can be bought in-theater at the box office at no additional cost.

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