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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Presentation and readings with Kate Jensen professor of French literature and French language ## In 2026, we celebrate the legacy of George Sand on the occasion of the 150 years since her disappearance. A major literary and cultural figure of the 19th century and lover of the Berry Region in the Center of France where she found a true source of inspiration, George Sand, born Aurore Dupin died on June 7th 1876 at the age of 72 years old ! This event will be an opportunity to rediscover the richness of her work, her commitment, and her influence, which remains vibrant to this day. In her presentation, Kate will speak about George Sand's life as she recounted it in her autobiography "Histoire de ma vie" (1855), including readings of selected passages.She also recommends some of her most accessible novels such as Indiana (1832), Valentine (1832), Mauprat (1837) and La Petite Fadette (1849). You can find resumes in French for these novels, including an audio reading for Indiana to prepare for a discussion focusing on the autobiography, as well as these novels.Indiana [lecture audio](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W415coJGyaI) Chap 1 , 2.... Valentine, [résumé en francais](https://booknode.com/valentine_0140502)https://booknode.com/valentine_0140502 Mauprat, [résumé en francais](https://plaisirsacultiver.com/2011/03/11/mauprat-de-george-sand/) https://plaisirsacultiver.com/2011/03/11/mauprat-de-george-sand/La Petite Fadette, résumé en francais https://livrecritique.com/resume-de-la-petite-fadette-de-george-sand/#google_vignetteKate Jensen was a professor of French literature and French language at Louisiana State University for 37 years. During this period, she wrote and published articles and books on French women writers, including George Sand. She started studying French in junior high and then in high school in Minnesota. She was lucky to have excellent teachers in both places who transmitted their love for the French language and for France to their students. With the French Club, Kate visited France for the first time, both in Senlis where she stayed with a French family and in Brittany with a group of high school friends. Kate's love for French and France intensified at Lawrence University in Wisconsin where thanks to a marvelous professor, she discovered French literature. She spent her junior year of college in Aix-en-Provence in the Faculté des Lettres. After graduating from Lawrence, she continued her studies in French literature at Columbia University where she got her doctorate. ## Event Information Date : Friday, May 15, 2026Time : 6:00-7.00pmLocation : HYBRIDE: Zoom AND Alliance Française de Philadelphie 1420 Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19102 Language : French - B2 Level MinimumCost : $10.00 for AF members | $15.00 for non AF members Register below and we will send you a Zoom link the morning of the event to join in!Missed the deadline? Don't worry! Call us at 215-735-5283 or send us an email at alliance@afphila.com, and we will add you to the list of participants. ## Not a member yet? [Purchase a membership](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/membership/) today!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[Join Elise on this 90+minute walking tour in French and discover The Frenchest City in America ! The French influence in Philadelphia began at the time of William Penn in 1685 and continues until today. On that tour you will look at the significant historical, cultural, architectural and culinary French imprints on our beautiful city! This bilingual tour is about 2 miles long and will start at Independence Visitor Center at 6th and Market Streets, with an overview and a walk down 4th Street to Chestnut Street Corner (Hôtel Monaco, Portrait gallery, Congress Hall and Lafayette Arch) Stop at Carpenter Hall and learn about Alexandre Achard de Bonvouloir, On 4th Street find out about the French and American élite of the 1790s (French dentists, bakeries, newspapers, cafés and bookstores…) Arrive on 6th Street and Walnut Street, site of the Philadelphia Jail, Walking down Walnut Street learn about Joseph Bonaparte, discover French stores and French inspired cuisine restaurants Finish the tour in Rittenhouse Square (Parc Monceau inspired) with Paul Cret & Jacques Greber architects, Antoine Louis Barye Sculptor. Enjoy a drink or a meal on the Square !Next Tour on May 10th From City Hall to Philadelphia Museum of Art Elise Bromberg is a retired clinical social worker turned certified Philadelphia tour guide. She says : "Taking my out-of-country guests around Philadelphia over many years made me curious and excited about its rich history and culture. When I retired, I turned to tour guiding to continue my passion for researching, developing, and sharing the stories that The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection has to offer. Before doing independent tours, I was a docent at the Penn Museum and a guide with the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. I currently offer regular tours of Philadelphia City Hall, of Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, and of Hope Lodge Mansion. I am a long-time member of the Philadelphia Association of Tour Guides as well as of the Alliance Francaise." Elise grew up in Egypt speaking French, English, and Arabic. Later, she lived in Israel and learned Hebrew. In Mexico, she learned some Spanish. Elise has maintained her love of languages through adult education courses, reading, movies, travels, and speaking, at every opportunity throughout her many years in Philadelphia. ## Event Information Date : Friday, May 8, 2026Time : 3:30-5:00pmLocation : Independence Visitor Center at 6th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106Language : Bilingual, French (required level B1 minimum), EnglishCost : $15 for Members / $20 for non Members## Not a member yet?[Purchase a membership](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/membership/) today!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[Join Elise on this 90+minute walking tour in French and discover The Frenchest City in America ! The French influence in Philadelphia began at the time of William Penn in 1685 and continues until today. On that tour you will look at the significant historical, cultural, architectural and culinary French imprints on our beautiful city! This bilingual tour is about 2 miles long and will start at Philadelphia City Hall (review, architecture, Rochambeau plaque (1781) Walk down Benjamin Franklin Parkway (Paul Cret & Jacques Greber, Champs Elysées model) Stop at Cret Park, Sister Cities Park, Logan square for talk about Sandy Calder, Napoleon Lebrun, Julian Abele and Stephen Girard Arrive at the Barnes Foundation opposite the Franklin Institute and then Rodin Museum with its garden, basin and sculptures Finish at The Philadelphia Museum of Art (Rocky steps, Jeanne d'Arc statute by Emmanuel Fremiet, Nancy, Paris, Philadelphia) Enjoy a drink in one of many Fairmount pubs and restaurants nearby !Previous Tour on May 8 From Old City to Rittenhouse SquareElise Bromberg is a retired clinical social worker turned certified Philadelphia tour guide. She says : "Taking my out-of-country guests around Philadelphia over many years made me curious and excited about its rich history and culture. When I retired, I turned to tour guiding to continue my passion for researching, developing, and sharing the stories that The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection has to offer. Before doing independent tours, I was a docent at the Penn Museum and a guide with the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. I currently offer regular tours of Philadelphia City Hall, of Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, and of Hope Lodge Mansion. I am a long-time member of the Philadelphia Association of Tour Guides as well as of the Alliance Francaise." Elise grew up in Egypt speaking French, English, and Arabic. Later, she lived in Israel and learned Hebrew. In Mexico, she learned some Spanish. Elise has maintained her love of languages through adult education courses, reading, movies, travels, and speaking, at every opportunity throughout her many years in Philadelphia. ## Event Information Date : Sunday, May, 10th, 2026Time : 1:00-2:30pmLocation : City Hall (Dilworth Park Cafe and Patio),1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107Language : Bilingual, French (required level B1 minimum), EnglishCost : $15 for Members / $20 for non Members## Not a member yet?[Purchase a membership](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/membership/) today!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[### # L’Audace d’Être Soi L’Alliance Française de Philadelphie a le plaisir d’accueillir de nouveau Tosca Ruggieri, guide-conférencière basée à Washington D.C., pour une conference entièrement en francais ! Plongez dans le destin fascinant de Rosa Bonheur, figure incontournable de la peinture du XIXe siècle. Célébrée à l’international de son vivant, décorée de la Légion d’honneur, Rosa Bonheur s’impose comme l’une des plus grandes peintres animalières de son temps, admirée pour la puissance et la précision de ses représentations du monde animal. Mais au-delà de son œuvre magistrale, c’est une personnalité libre et audacieuse qui se révèle. Refusant les conventions sociales imposées aux femmes de son époque, elle mène une vie indépendante, revendique sa liberté artistique et personnelle et s’impose dans un milieu largement dominé par les hommes. À travers cette conférence, Tosca Ruggieri vous invite à redécouvrir une artiste d’exception, à la croisée de l’histoire de l’art et des enjeux de société, dont la modernité et le courage continuent de résonner aujourd’hui. Une rencontre inspirante avec une pionnière qui a su, envers et contre tout, être pleinement elle-même. ## About the Art Historian Art Historian and Museum Educator Tosca Ruggieri was raised between France and Italy. Fueled by a lifelong love for art, Tosca established Art with Tosca in 2021 after moving to Washington D.C. Tosca holds degrees from EPHE-Sorbonne, Paris and King's College London. Prior to founding Art with Tosca, Tosca enriched her experience by working for a prominent art collector in Paris and in London art galleries. Now, Tosca shares her passion on a wider scale through a series of online lectures. Based in Washington D.C., Tosca also curates captivating tours of the D.C. museums, in particular at the National Gallery of Art, where she guides guests through a treasure trove of masterpieces, spanning the Italian Renaissance to modern times. Tosca's mission is to make art a more approachable through engaging experiences. Whether you're joining from the comfort of your home or exploring museums halls in person, Tosca offers journeys through centuries of artistic expression. ## Event InformationDate : Tuesday, June 2, 2026Time : 7:00-8:00pmFormat : 45-50 min Lecture in French, followed by 10-15 min Q&A in French (optional)Location : Online via Zoom - Not available for the live event? Be sent the recording and enjoy at your leisure! Language : French, English Cost : $12 for Members / $15 for Non-Members Register below and we will send you a Zoom link the morning of the event to join in!Missed the deadline? Don't worry! Call us at 215-735-5283 or send us an email at alliance@afphila.com, and we will add you to the list of participants. ## Not a member yet?[Purchase a membership](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/membership/) today!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[### # The Forgotten Dealer of the Avant-Garde Art historian Tosca Ruggieri presents a lecture devoted to one of the most overlooked yet essential figures in the history of modern art: Berthe Weill. Long before artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Amedeo Modigliani became canonical names, Weill was offering them some of their earliest exhibitions in her small Paris gallery, often at considerable personal and financial risk. A Jewish woman navigating the complex and competitive Parisian art world at the beginning of the twentieth century, she played a crucial role in the emergence of modern art, yet her name has long remained absent from mainstream narratives. This lecture draws on the recent international exhibition dedicated to Berthe Weill, presented at the Grey Art Museum in New York, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal, and most recently at the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris. The talk explores the artistic and social context of Paris at the dawn of the twentieth century, highlighting Weill’s remarkable eye for talent and the artists she championed at pivotal moments in their careers. Particular attention will also be given to the women artists she represented, many of whom were marginalized in their own time and are only now being reassessed. Despite her profound influence, Berthe Weill never achieved financial success and ultimately died in relative poverty. Her story offers a compelling lens through which to reconsider how the history of modern art has been written—and whose contributions have been remembered or overlooked. ## About the Art Historian Art Historian and Museum Educator Tosca Ruggieri was raised between France and Italy. Fueled by a lifelong love for art, Tosca established Art with Tosca in 2021 after moving to Washington D.C. Tosca holds degrees from EPHE-Sorbonne, Paris and King's College London. Prior to founding Art with Tosca, Tosca enriched her experience by working for a prominent art collector in Paris and in London art galleries. Now, Tosca shares her passion on a wider scale through a series of online lectures. Based in Washington D.C., Tosca also curates captivating tours of the D.C. museums, in particular at the National Gallery of Art, where she guides guests through a treasure trove of masterpieces, spanning the Italian Renaissance to modern times. Tosca's mission is to make art a more approachable through engaging experiences. Whether you're joining from the comfort of your home or exploring museums halls in person, Tosca offers journeys through centuries of artistic expression. ## Event InformationDate : Tuesday, May 5, 2026Time : 7:00-8:00pmFormat : 45-50 min Lecture in English, followed by 10-15 min Q&A in French (optional)Location : Online via Zoom - Not available for the live event? Be sent the recording and enjoy at your leisure! Language : English, French Cost : $12 for Members / $15 for Non-Members Register below and we will send you a Zoom link the morning of the event to join in!Missed the deadline? Don't worry! Call us at 215-735-5283 or send us an email at alliance@afphila.com, and we will add you to the list of participants. ## Not a member yet?[Purchase a membership](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/membership/) today!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Join us for a unique performance of theater and dance ! ## EUPHRATE on tour during the 2024/2025/2026 seasons in FRANCE, the UNITED STATES, BELGIUM, and CANADA Daughter of a Turkish father and a Norman mother, Euphrate is a high school senior facing challenges within the education system. Besides her rather mediocre grades, she must soon express her choice of career path: a real conundrum. She begins to wonder how her dual culture has influenced her identity. In a witty and humorous dialogue with her father, she embarks on a journey to explore her Turkish roots and childhood memories. Blending dance and words, the show joyfully expresses the path toward affirming her own voice as a woman. NIL BOSCA, Writing, concept, and performanceSTANISLAS ROQUETTE & OLIVIER CONSTANT, Assistant directors, ALEXE POUKINE & HASSAM GHANCY, Writing collaborators, CHRYSTEL CALVET, Choreographic oversight, STEPHANIE VERISSIMO, Sound, GENEVIEVE SOUBIROU, Lighting Recommended for ages 12 and up, the show is in French with English subtitles## Origin of the project "Initially, when I started to imagine this show in 2019, I wanted to address the question of desire. How does a person manage to break free from the constraints imposed by their gender, culture, and social class to access their own desires? What path do they take to escape the pressures from the education system and then the world of work, in order to identify what they truly want to do? I wanted to tell a life journey that would reflect this difficult transition, from a teenage quest for meaning to full blossoming in adulthood. I then sought to meet people who could inspire me for the creation of this character. It took me some time and several stages of work to realize that the story I needed to draw from was my own. I wanted to weave together three essential themes that have marked my personal journey. The first is career orientation and how school prepares us for it—or not. I myself changed paths three times, always in search of "what truly resonates within me." I questioned the meaning of my future from an early age, but the answer only came to me much later. Next is the question of my cultural identity: my mother is French, my father is Turkish, and this dual belonging has shaped my development as a young woman. It has become a central point in my search for meaning and desire. By overcoming the shyness that prevented me from questioning my Turkish roots, I realized how essential it was to explore this part of myself. Finally, I had to navigate the internal and external obstacles related to being a woman. This is how Euphrate was born, my fictional double, through whom I hope to turn my story into something more universal, touching on a reality larger than my own." [TEASER](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUYUE7ztnUE)https://www.nilbosca.com/en/ [NIL BOSCA](https://www.nilbosca.com/en/)After earning a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Nil Bosca turned to theatre and joined the Conservatory of Dramatic Arts in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, followed by the École du Jeu. At the same time, she taught herself dance, later working with Jann Gallois and Chrystel Calvet in contemporary dance, as well as with several hip-hop dancers at Porte de Pantin and Le 104. Since graduating in 2018, she has performed in theatre productions by Mani Soleymanlou (“Trois” at the Théâtre National de Chaillot, the TGP, and Le Tarmac), Delphine Eliet (“Enjeux Pro”, MC93), Stanislas Roquette, Monique Stalens, and the company Pavillon 33 (“Richard II” by Shakespeare, Anis Gras).As a dancer, she has appeared in the show Humanoïdes by Jann Gallois, and has been featured in films and music videos by Laura Combeau (Solere), Charles Habib-Drouot (Touché par la foi / A. Viot), Giacomo Abbruzzese (Disco Boy), and Armel Hostiou (Khellitni najri maurak / M. 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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Join us for a screening and a post-film discussion in French ! Between members of the Alliance Française and students from Drexel University, Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages! Petit Pays directed by Éric Barbier, based on the acclaimed novel Petit Pays by Gaël Faye 2020 France, 153min - In French with English SubtitlesSynopsisThe film follows Gabriel ("Gaby"), a ten-year-old boy enjoying a peaceful, carefree childhood with his younger sister Ana. Their father, Michel, is a French businessman living a comfortable expatriate life, while their mother, Yvonne, is a Rwandan refugee haunted by memories of home. Through Gaby's innocent eyes, the viewer witnesses both the beauty of childhood—days spent stealing mangoes, playing with friends, and exploring nature—and the gradual disintegration of his world as political violence and family discord shatter this paradise. ### [Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iprrYxw8MOI) The film's power lies in its faithfulness to the child's perspective: we see the world change as Gaby does, from innocence to incomprehensible loss. The lush landscapes and gentle pacing of the first half make the later descent into chaos even more devastating, showing war not through soldiers or politics, but through the dreams and fears of a boy who just wants to be a child. The film stars Dijibril Vancoppenolle as Gaby, Jean-Paul Rouve as his father, and Isabelle Kabano as his mother. Their performances, especially Kabano's portrayal of a woman torn between conflicting identities, have been praised for emotional authenticity. The film is not an exact reproduction of the book, but it captures its spirit—a story balancing love and conflict, Africa and the West, childhood and violence. The movie closely mirrors the novel's autobiographical roots. Gaël Faye, the Franco-Rwandan author and musician, was himself born in Burundi to a French father and Rwandan mother. His 2016 novel Petit Pays won several literary prizes, including the Prix Goncourt des Lycéens, and has been translated into more than thirty languages. The book moves from the tranquility of childhood to the awakening of political awareness, portraying the fragility of innocence in a world fractured by hatred. Together, the novel and the film form a moving dialogue between memory and trauma—between the written word and the visual image. Petit Pays reminds us that even in times of violence, childhood memories can still hold traces of beauty, warmth, and an enduring longing for peace. The film's lingering question—can innocence survive history?—echoes deeply across cultures, making Petit Pays both a personal story and a universal reflection on what it means to lose one's world too soon. With the support from l’Institut Français du Cinéma. In partnership with Drexel University, supported by French in Higher Education, a program of the [Albertine Foundation](https://albertinefoundation.org/about/logos-ressources/) and the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States. ## Event Information Day: Wednesday, April 29th, 2026Time: 6:30-8.30pmLocation: Alliance Francaise de Philadelphie, 1420 Walnut St, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19102Language: French with English subtitles - Post film discussion in FrenchFee: Free for Drexel Students and AF Members / $15 for non AF Members*** NOT A MEMBER YET ? ***Create your [membership](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/membership/) and join the AF members team !]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Join us for a celebration of Canadian Cinema ! ## Il pleuvait des oiseaux (2019) - Original French Version with English Subtitles It's the annual celebration of [National Canadian Film Day](https://canfilmday.ca/) @canfilmday in April, featuring 50 Canadian Films that A.I. could never make ! [REEL CANADA](https://reelcanada.ca/) is excited to announce this year's edition of National Canadian Film Day (CanFilmDay) which has taken root as the largest annual celebration of Canadian culture. Launched in 2014, CanFilmDay has given hundreds of thousands of Canadians and others around the world, an opportunity to gather together to celebrate their stories and the incredible achievements of Canadian filmmakers. Every year, screenings take place on every conceivable platform and at every conceivable venue, including at the Alliance Française of Philadelphia. Il pleuvait des oiseaux (d'après le roman de Jocelyne Saucier)Director Louise Archambault 2019 - 126min - DramaQuebec, Canada. Nowadays. Three elderly hermits live in the woods, cut off from the rest of the world. While wildfires threaten the region, their quiet life is about to be shaken by the arrival of two women… A luminous octogenarian unjustly institutionalized her whole life, and a young photographer charged with interviewing survivors of the region's deadliest forest fire. After the death of the eldest hermit, the two women make an astonishing discovery: hundreds of painting echoing his tragic experience related to that devastating fire. A story of intertwined destinies, where love can happen at any age.CAST Andrée Lachapelle,Gilbert Sicotte, Rémy Girard, Kenneth Walsh, Eve Landry Éric Robidoux, Louise Portal, Marie-Ginette Guay LOUISE ARCHAMBAULTScreenwriter and director, Louise Archambault, made her debut with the internationally acclaimed film Atomic Saké, winning many prizes such as the Jutra for Best Short Film. Her first feature film Familia gained many international sales and prizes such as Best Canadian First Feature Film at TIFF and received a Genie Award for a first film. In addition to directing episodes of the TV series La Galère (2013), Nouvelle Adresse (2014), broadcasted on Ici Radio-Canada, and is Life (2015), broadcasted on CBC, Louise launched her 2nd film Gabrielle at the Locarno International Film Festival (audience award). e film, selected to represent Canada at the Oscars and the Golden Globes in 2014, won many international prizes and was sold in more than 20 different territories. In 2014, Louise was named Personality of the Year by La Presse/Ici Radio-Canada, in the arts and entertainment category. Since 2016, Louise directed 3 seasons of the TV series Trop broadcasted on Ici Radio-Canada as well as 3 seasons of the TV series Catastrophe, broadcasted on Super Écran. e latter won the prestigious Best Script Format prize at the 2018 MIPCOM Gala in Cannes. In 2018, she directed And the Birds Rained Down, her 3rd Feature Film which is set to release in September ## [TRAILER](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kj_Wq8FfI8) WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR'When I first read Jocelyne Saucier's novel And the Birds Rained Down, I was enchanted by its singular universe. Firstly, Jocelyne's writing is very cinematographic. We see the hermits' cabins hidden deep within the woods of Abitibi with its foggy, dark lakes. We smell the odor of the damp forest, of the lichen, and of the wooden stove. We are in the daily lives of the hermits, wrinkled and alert, with their many fulfilled lives, and we are captivated by Gertrude, this 80 year old newcomer who brings an astonishing breath of fresh air, even though her past rests in confined madness. Once I read the novel, these crude, ripe characters, with unusual paths, fully inhabited me and filled my heart and soul. It speaks of something great in such as simple way. And the Birds Rained Down depicts a unique, visual, sensorial and cinematographic universe with rich, atypical characters. It is an ode to life and to love, a universal subject, that opens insight on Others, on differences. This is why I wanted to make it a film filled with hope and grace. Throughout the script's various themes, meaning that of the past (its weight), wandering and fleeing (the forest), redemption (by art); we always speak of love above all else. Lost love, new love, atypical love; every one of them vibrant with passion. As Marie-Desneige discovers love for the first time at 80 years old, Ted Boychuck dies at 82, always haunted by the love he did not know how to choose. Two main love stories that intertwine and reply to each other. And all of the other characters are implicated in one way or another. With And the Birds Rained Down, I wish to create a film that makes you want to enjoy life and to love. With these three hermits and a former institutionalized patient, we will never see the elderly the same way. And maybe, we will hope to grow old with the same vitality of heart as they have. This film is an ode to life and to love, with its flaws and its pain, with its surprises and its victories. It offers a look on differences, on singular, marginal beings, who show us that this same humanity hides within all of us. » - Louise Archambault ## Event information Day: Friday, April 17th, 2025Time: 6:30 PMDuration: 2 hoursLocation: Alliance Française de Philadelphie, 1420 Walnut St, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19102Language: English, FrenchFee: $10 for AF members / $15 non AF members Drinks (Canadian Beer) and cheese/charcuterie board will be served ## Not a member yet? #### [Purchase a membership](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/membership/) today!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Prêts pour un sans-faute ? À vos stylos ! Participate in our French dictée, a unique opportunity to put your language skills to the test and challenge your knowledge of the French language. "What is dictée?" you may ask. A dictée is a kind of French exam that tests your listening, spelling, and grammar skills. During a dictée, a speaker reads a text while the participants listen and transcribe what they hear. The goal is to write the most accurate transcription of the text! Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced, this experience is open to all who wish to improve their grammar, vocabulary, and spelling in French. After the event, participants will submit their work via email to be checked and corrected. A prize will be awarded for the best dictation! The event will be composed of two sessions: one beginner-friendly and the other for advanced participants. Each session will last 30 minutes. The beginner-level session will begin at 5:30pm, and the advanced-level session will begin at 6:00pm. The text for both sessions comes from Jacaranda by Gaël Faye, and in each session, there will be three readings of the text. #### First reading: a general reading of the text so that participants can hear the text in its entirety. Second reading: a slow reading of the text, during which participants will copy down the dictation as they hear it. Typically, sentences and paragraphs are read at least twice. Third reading: another complete general reading of the text so that participants can check their work and correct any mistakes, forgotten words, or punctuation marks. Book summary: The book tells the story of three elderly men who build cabins in the forest to live off-grid, and the arrival of two women—a young photographer and an older woman recently released from a psychiatric institution—who disrupt their isolated lives, exploring themes of aging, freedom, and escaping society. Jacaranda is available on [Lireka](https://www.lireka.com/fr/pp/9782253252030-jacaranda) and [Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/Jacaranda-Roman-Ga%C3%ABl-Faye/dp/2246831458) and is also available to [members](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/membership/) in the AFP library! ## Event Information Date: Monday, April 27th, 2026Time: 5:30-6:00pm for beginner level / 6:00-6:30pm for advanced levelLocation: Online via ZoomLanguage: FrenchCost: Pay what you wish. Suggested donation is $10.Please submit your donation here: [Alliance Française de Philadelphie - Donate](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/donate/) ## Not a member yet? #### [Purchase a membership](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/membership/) today!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Festival International des auteurs francophones ## Writing Workshops & Readings (in French) #### Join us for an engaging Writing Workshop Event designed for writers of all levels. This interactive workshop offers a supportive space to explore new ideas, sharpen your skills, and grow your creative voice. Through guided exercises, discussion, and feedback, participants will get to meet with the authors and teachers of Alliance Française. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine a current project, this workshop is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and write with purpose. ### PARTICIPATING AUTHORS ANNIE DEPONT - Ambassadrice du réseau pour le Canada. Auteure québécoise de nombreux romans - Très impliquée dans la vie culturelle. Ambassadrice du réseau pour le Canada. Finaliste du prix Gaston Miron pour l’excellence en français du magazine TRACES qu’elle a fondé au Québec et dirigé pendant dix années, et du Prix du livre de l’année de l’Association des auteurs des Laurentides pour son premier roman, Annie Depont a reçu à Paris la médaille d’argent Arts-Sciences et Lettres pour son travail de diffusion des arts et des lettres notamment au Canada et au Japon où elle a lancé Expo Culture Japon Québec. Le grand prix hommage du Conseil de la culture des Laurentides est venu récompenser son engagement envers les arts et les artistes.CHRISTINE LE DEROUT - Auteure jeunesse française de 14 titres publiés. Vit en Bretagne. Intervient dans les écoles et les salons littéraires toute l'année.JO FISCHER - Vit à Nice - Jo Fischer est devenue romancière après une carrière dans l’enseignement - Elle se passionne pour les peuples autochtones qui inspirent son écriture.FOUAD GRAIRI - Né à Tunis, vit dans la région de Marseille. Ambassadeur du réseau pour la Tunisie. 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Her professional journey in writing to effect meaningful change began with her groundbreaking article, “How Not to Talk to a Pregnant Businesswoman,” published in Working Woman magazine in 1986. Judith went on to author The Power of Acknowledgment, published by IIL Publishing, which became the foundation for her pioneering work in corporate training. leadership. Her follow-up book, Grateful Leadership: Using the Power of Acknowledgment to Engage All Your People and Achieve Superior Results (2013), established her as a sought-after keynote speaker at major conferences around the globe. Her most recent work, Soulmates & Strangers, is a deeply personal memoir honoring both her mother, Sylvia Handler Wagreich, and her mother’s French pen pal, Claudia Raymonde Bouillard Mariotti. Their extraordinary transatlantic friendship sparked Judith’s lifelong passion for the French language and culture, which continues to enrich her life today. Through her books and trainings, Judith remains devoted to her life’s mission: to inspire others, to make a positive difference in people’s lives through the principles of acknowledgment and grateful leadership, and to connect deeply with people in other parts of the world.JOEL LEON – Joel est journaliste, historien et écrivain haïtien. Fondateur et directeur du journal Boukan News, il articule son travail autour de l’étude des dynamiques sociopolitiques haïtiennes, des constructions mémorielles et des formes contemporaines de mobilisation citoyenne. Son parcours croise pratiques professionnelles du journalisme, recherche historique et production intellectuelle engagée, dans une perspective visant à éclairer les continuités et ruptures qui structurent la vie publique en Haïti. Ses travaux s’inscrivent dans une approche interdisciplinaire mobilisant l’histoire sociale, l’analyse politique et les études culturelles. Il s’intéresse particulièrement aux processus de formation de l’État, aux imaginaires religieux et à la production discursive des projets politiques dans le contexte haïtien contemporain. Auteur de trois ouvrages en français — Les Rendez-Vous Manqués, Un Christianisme pour Notre Temps et L’Offre Politique du Camp National — il développe une réflexion critique sur les impasses historiques du pays, les recompositions du champ religieux et les conditions d’élaboration d’une offre politique structurée. 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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Festival International des auteurs francophones ## Authors Meet & Greet and Book Signing Event #### We’re excited to invite you to this Meet & Greet and Book Signing Event! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the francophone authors in person, learn more about the inspiration behind their work, and ask questions about the writing journey. Guests will have the chance to purchase books on-site and receive a personalized signed copy. Whether you’re a longtime reader or discovering these authors for the first time, we’d love for you to join us for an engaging and memorable experience celebrating the love of books and storytelling. ### PARTICIPATING AUTHORS ANNIE DEPONT – Ambassadrice du réseau pour le Canada. Auteure québécoise de nombreux romans - Très impliquée dans la vie culturelle. Ambassadrice du réseau pour le Canada. Finaliste du prix Gaston Miron pour l’excellence en français du magazine TRACES qu’elle a fondé au Québec et dirigé pendant dix années, et du Prix du livre de l’année de l’Association des auteurs des Laurentides pour son premier roman, Annie Depont a reçu à Paris la médaille d’argent Arts-Sciences et Lettres pour son travail de diffusion des arts et des lettres notamment au Canada et au Japon où elle a lancé Expo Culture Japon Québec. Le grand prix hommage du Conseil de la culture des Laurentides est venu récompenser son engagement envers les arts et les artistes.CHRISTINE LE DEROUT – Auteure jeunesse française de 14 titres publiés. Vit en Bretagne. Intervient dans les écoles et les salons littéraires toute l'année.EVELYNE FALLOWS – Née en France, Evelyne est une globetrotteuse qui a parcouru les sept continents. Après vingt ans d’expatriation en Asie et au Moyen Orient, elle vit aujourd’hui à New York. 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Productrice d’événements pendant 25 ans dont 17 aux USA (Production des grands événements de promotion de la France & la Francophonie aux USA, jusqu’à ½ million de visiteurs) – Nommée Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite et 100 Femmes de Culture en 2025.ANNA ALEXIS MICHEL – Artiste pluridisciplinaire - auteure de romans, essais et pièce de théâtre - Sa pièce a été jouée au Filmore Miami - Enseignante, spécialiste de la narration - Directrice des éditions Rencontre des Auteurs Francophones.THOMAS DE PARIENTE – Entrepreneur et adjoint au maire de Cannes Tourisme et Événement. A signé un très beau livre sur Cannes, classé numéro 2 des ventes Fnac Cannes en janvier. Thomas de Pariente est une personnalité incontournable de la ville.More to come... ### GUEST LOCAL AUTHORS ELAINE SCIOLINO – Elaine Sciolino is a contributing writer and former Paris bureau chief for The New York Times and has worked as a foreign correspondent around the world. 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Son parcours croise pratiques professionnelles du journalisme, recherche historique et production intellectuelle engagée, dans une perspective visant à éclairer les continuités et ruptures qui structurent la vie publique en Haïti. Ses travaux s’inscrivent dans une approche interdisciplinaire mobilisant l’histoire sociale, l’analyse politique et les études culturelles. Il s’intéresse particulièrement aux processus de formation de l’État, aux imaginaires religieux et à la production discursive des projets politiques dans le contexte haïtien contemporain. Auteur de trois ouvrages en français — Les Rendez-Vous Manqués, Un Christianisme pour Notre Temps et L’Offre Politique du Camp National — il développe une réflexion critique sur les impasses historiques du pays, les recompositions du champ religieux et les conditions d’élaboration d’une offre politique structurée. 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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Join us on March 30th for a Short Film Festival ! From March 25th to 31st 2026, it's the [Short Film Festival](https://www.lafeteducourt.com/) in France with the purpose of making it easier to access great short films to discover or rediscover the art of cinema. Throughout France, more than 18,000 events (screenings, workshops, meetings, and other activities) are planned in cinemas, libraries, and many other cultural venues. Short films offer a chance to discover the directors and talents of tomorrow. Our selection for our event are comedy fiction, like a "slice of French Life". ### La vérité by Malou Lévêque• 2023• 22min • Fiction• Romantic Comedywith Oumnia Hanader, Billel MegellatiTwo teenagers walk towards the sea, their tongues mocking and aggressive, their tenderness thwarted. But by sharing his secret with Dounia, Keny makes this afternoon different from all the others: it is the first meeting between two people who have known each other forever. ### Allez ma fille by Chloé Jouannet• 2024• 15min • Fiction• Comedywith Mado Jouannet, Sophie-Marie Larouy, Thomas JouannetAlex, a forty-five years old and recently divorced single father, accompanies his fifteen-year-old daughter, Jade, to a twirling competition. Very quickly, he will be confronted with a situation he never thought he'd have to deal with before…### Les Petits monstres by Pablo Léridon• 2024• 13min • Fiction• Comédiewith Samuel Kalambay Kunda, Oscar Bloess, Alice De LencquesaingThis morning, Erwan, a visually impaired middle school student, is eager to get to school to confess his feelings to Agathe. But like every day, he has to share a school bus with David, a kid in a wheelchair. So, when David does everything he can to make sure they never arrive, all hell breaks loose. ### Big boys don't cry by Arnaud Delmarle• 2025• 23min • Fiction• Comedy dramawith Rod Paradot, Wyssem RomdhaneIt's summer for Lucas and his group of friends in their village near Marseille. Hicham returns after three years away for military training. Gathering to organize a friend's bachelor party, they joyfully spend evenings by the sea. But Hicham's return stirs up old emotions in these men, whom the summer had left feeling numb.## Event Information Date : Monday, March 30, 2026Time : 6:30-8:00 PMLocation : Alliance Française de Philadelphie, 1420 Walnut Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19102Language : French with English subtitlesCost : $10 for Members / $15 for Non-Members ## Not a member yet? [Purchase a membership](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/membership/) today!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Prêts pour un sans-faute ? À vos stylos ! Participate in our French dictée, a unique opportunity to put your language skills to the test and challenge your knowledge of the French language. "What is dictée?" you may ask. A dictée is a kind of French exam that tests your listening, spelling, and grammar skills. During a dictée, a speaker reads a text while the participants listen and transcribe what they hear. The goal is to write the most accurate transcription of the text! Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced, this experience is open to all who wish to improve their grammar, vocabulary, and spelling in French. After the event, participants will submit their work via email to be checked and corrected. A prize will be awarded for the best dictation! The event will be composed of two sessions: one beginner-friendly and the other for advanced participants. Each session will last 30 minutes. The beginner-level session will begin at 5:30pm, and the advanced-level session will begin at 6:00pm. The text for both sessions comes from Il pleuvait des oiseaux by Jocelyne Saucier, and in each session, there will be three readings of the text. #### First reading: a general reading of the text so that participants can hear the text in its entirety. Second reading: a slow reading of the text, during which participants will copy down the dictation as they hear it. Typically, sentences and paragraphs are read at least twice. Third reading: another complete general reading of the text so that participants can check their work and correct any mistakes, forgotten words, or punctuation marks. Book summary: The book tells the story of three elderly men who build cabins in the forest to live off-grid, and the arrival of two women—a young photographer and an older woman recently released from a psychiatric institution—who disrupt their isolated lives, exploring themes of aging, freedom, and escaping society. Il pleuvait des Oiseaux is available on [Lireka](https://www.lireka.com/fr/pp/9782070458752-il-pleuvait-des-oiseaux?srsltid=AfmBOop47rOVRJYdEgdb7ALLNCFfbW4Aapm3uVgt1b9AFf_rx1LpDvgh) and [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/pleuvait-oiseaux-Romans-fran%C3%A7ais-French-ebook/dp/B00DUEG7DM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1G84C2Z28TJFQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5BGYeWnL2_vytUTOT_FXA3a6Xex1bT7g9yjUzwMXlKYvkVwMbkkCuyapuN9U-ikHcfWWh2YlidAm5kfSV9IP3oZ9PQd-2uKwNwn1wtR-7qdPwm5ENn4osbFg3wzJJXh6zRFdGxOurIrmCCgw_U2i_g.DyjkhsC-P5vtCQ4I6jXjxOxR2pe2A_yz62IR5AhzwDs&dib_tag=se&keywords=il+pleuvait+des+oiseaux&qid=1752161098&s=audible&sprefix=il+pleuvait+des+oiseaux%2Caudible%2C71&sr=1-1-catcorr) and is also available to [members](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/membership/) in the AFP library! ## Event Information Date: Monday, March 16th, 2026Time: 5:30-6:00pm for beginner level / 6:00-6:30pm for advanced levelLocation: Online via ZoomLanguage: FrenchCost: Pay what you wish. Suggested donation is $10.Please submit your donation here: [Alliance Française de Philadelphie - Donate](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/donate/) ## Not a member yet? #### [Purchase a membership](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/membership/) today!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Come and meet Arthur Haywood, young mural artist from Philadelphia and fluent French speaker ! Arthur Haywood, a young artist from Philadelphia, will showcase his training and career sharing imagination through murals and illustrations. He will also share his experience of working in Paris, the process, the people, the language and the cultural differences. ### Stars of Philadelphia - Arthur Haywood (Cobbs Creek Golf Course, 2025)Arthur has completed murals for Mural Arts Philadelphia, Elkins Park School and also a mural for the Global Philadelphia Association at St. Joseph's University a few years ago. He will present some of his recent and ongoing work in Philadelphia, including 'Stars of Philadelphia', a mural of Philadelphia celebrities for the Tiger Woods Learning Lab at Cobbs Creek Golf Course, and he is also starting a mural about creative ways of learning for Blaine Elementary School in the spring. In this presentation, he will focus on 'Freedom Across Civilizations" a mural which will be unveiled on March 12 at Penn Museum.This mural project and community-led artwork illustrates the question " What does freedom means to me ?". [Arthur Haywood](https://www.arthurhaywood.com/)'s paintings highlight human potential through a fantastical lens. From defeating evil dragons to limitless pursuits into space, his art is a metaphor for courageous aspirations. His paintings are seen on murals internationally, on the cover and interior of books including his book "The Great Library" and Space and Time Magazine. He exhibits his paintings internationally and completes commissions. Creating imaginative murals and illustrations to inspire others and engage youth in reading is his passion. He earned a B.F.A in Illustration from The Maryland Institute College of Art, before furthering his study of classical drawing and painting at Cambridge Street Studios in Philadelphia and Grand Central Atelier in New York. He received the 2020-2021 Harriet Hale Woolley Scholarship at the Fondation des États-Unis in Paris. He developed murals to inspire a love of learning and cultural appreciation. He worked with students at Lycée Paul Lapie, Ecollectif and André Malraux Elementary school to create murals depicting students of diverse origins reading and the stories that have engaged them. He is a recipient of the 2022 - 2023 Tulsa Artist Fellowship and 2024 Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition Community Artist Partnership grant to continue his series of paintings for schools to inspire reading. He is a winner in the 2024 L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest. He currently resides in the Philadelphia area creating illustrations, paintings and mural commissions. https://www.arthurhaywood.com/Instagram @arthurhaywood## Event Information Date: Friday, March 13thTime: 6:00-7.00pmLocation: 1420 Walnut Street, Suite 700, PhiladelphiaLanguage: English, FrenchCost : Free]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Join us for a classical music performance at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia ! Quatuor Ébène Presented by the Philadelphia Chamber Music SocietyOver the past two decades, [French ensemble Quatuor Ébène](https://www.quatuorebene.com/) has thrilled audiences with performances ranging from the complete Beethoven cycle to forays into Left Bank jazz. The ensemble's telepathic understanding, artistic daring, and musical individuality make for edge-of-the-seat concert experiences, intensely focused and touched by visionary insights. Beethoven: Quartet in G Major, Op. 18, No. 2Ravel: Quartet in F MajorBrahms: Quartet in A Minor, Op. 51, No. 2Included with your ticket is entrance to the pre-concert lecture, Swinging at the First Pitch: Innovation and Excellence in Beethoven, Ravel, and Brahms with Zev Kane which takes place at 6:30 pm in the Kimmel Center's Comcast Circle. Attending a concert by the Quatuor Ébène is a musical and sensual happening. In the past two decades the quartet has set standards by making familiar repertoire accessible in new ways beyond perfection, and by constantly seeking the exchange with the audience. This spring, Yuya Okamoto joined the quartet's esteemed ranks, adding a new dimension. After studies with the Quatuor Ysaÿe in Paris as well as with Gábor Takács, Eberhard Feltz and György Kurtág, the unprecedented and outstanding success at the 2004 ARD Music Competition followed, marking the beginning of the Quatuor Ébène's rise to fame, which resulted in numerous other prizes Quatuor Ebène and Gautier Capuçon record Schubert's String Quintet D956## Event Information Day: Thursday, April 9th, 2026Time: 7:30pmDuration: 2 hoursLocation: Perelman Theatre, Kimmel Center - 300 S Broad St.Language: English, FrenchFee: $25 for AF members / $30 for non members You will receive from PCMS a pre-concert email, which includes program, parking information, and other helpful reminders. To get here on SEPTA, take the B to Walnut-Locust Station and the campus is steps away.By bus , Routes 4, 9, 12, 16, 21, 27, 32, 40 & 42 all drop you within a block or two.You can also take the L or T to 15th Street Station.If riding Regional Rail, take any line to Suburban Station and the Kimmel Cultural Campus is a short walk away. Parking and Garage available - 1501 Spruce St. - Avenue of the ArtsParking available at the Symphony House Garage - 440 S Broad St. Parking Lot available (3 min walk) - 417 S Broad St. ## NOT A MEMBER YET? [Create your membership](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/membership/) andjoin the AF members team !]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[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 March - Francophonie month, we will be screening THE COUNT OF MONTE-CRISTO (Le Comte de Monte-Cristo), celebrating the 180th anniversary of Alexander Dumas' groundbreaking novel.## About the Film: This French big screen adaptation of Alexander Dumas' classic piece of world literature is a lavish action-adventure that follows the story of Edmond Dantès who is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. Spending 14 years imprisoned on an island, he escapes and assumes the identity of the Count of Monte-Cristo, exacting revenge on those who wronged him. The Count of Monte Cristo is a French film directed by Alexandre de La Patellière and Mathieu Delaporte. Released in 2024, it had its world premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival and recieved 14 nominations at the 50th César Awards in 2025. It sold over 9 million admissions in France, where it was the second highest-grossing film of 2024. The lead role is played by the internationally renowed actor, Pierre Niney.To register, please go to the Ambler Theater Ticketing Page ### Parking: [Ambler theater](https://www.amblertheater.org/) 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](https://flowbirdapp.com/) app. All parking between 12-2pm and after 6pm is FREE ### Transit : Ambler theater is a short walk distance from [Ambler Station](https://www.septa.org/stations?accessible=true) (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 theaterWe can recommend two French-based eateries1. [Planchette Bistro and Creperie](https://planchettebistro.com)2. [La Provence](https://www.laprovenceambler.com)Other non French locations all within a 1 block radius of the theater1. [From the Boot Ambler](https://fromtheboot.com)2. [Tannery Run Brewworks](https://tanneryrun.com)3. [Cantina Feliz](https://www.cantinafeliz.com) ## Event Information Date: March 26, 2026Time: 7 pm with pre-talk 6:45pmLocation: The Ambler Theater,108 E Butler Ave., Ambler,PA 19102 (Hotline 215-345-7855)Language : In French, O.V. with English SubtitlesCost: FREE for AF members (CODE AF2026) / From $8 for AF non members There is a $1.50 service charge at checkout regardless of a free ticket or not.Tickets can be bought in-theater at the box office at no cost ## Not a member yet? #### [Purchase a membership](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/membership/) today!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Join us for the opening exhibition of 'Paris sous la Pluie" ! Come and see original art work by Yvenet Romilus! The Haïtian artist will be showcasing some of his best pieces at the Alliance Française of Philadelphia from February 20th to March 27th. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Yvenet Romilus is a visual artist whose work is deeply influenced by the artistic immersion of his youth. After completing his first work at age seven, he pursued formal training at age eleven, specializing in fine art and classical techniques. With decades of experience painting and selling original works, Yvenet Romilus has developed a "collector's eye"—a unique perspective that appreciates both the technical precision and the raw emotion of a masterpiece. Today, he continues to advocate for independent creators worldwide, rooted in the belief that art is a primary focus of the human experience. According to Yvenet, "Each work captures the unique mood and soul of Paris under the rain." ## Join us February 20th at 5:30pm by for the unveiling of 12 unique works! Couple in the RainWhispered ThoughtsParis en couleurs (Paris in Colors)Alone in the World (Seuls au monde)Blue Mist PromenadeAu coeur de Paris ( The Heart of Paris)The Amber GlowVisions of FaithWoven HeritagePetals of the DanceWild SpectrumSymphony in Gold Vernissage Exposition Yvenet Romilus - "Paris sous la pluie" Want to see more? Check out some of Yvenet's other works on Instagram @romilusartgallery ! ## Event Information Date : Friday, February 20, 2026Time : 5:30pmLocation : Alliance Française de Philadelphie, 1420 Walnut Street, PhiladelphiaLanguage : English, FrenchCost : Pay what you wish. Suggested donation $10. Please submit your donation here: [Alliance Française de Philadelphie - Donate](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/donate/) ## Not a member yet? #### [Purchase a membership](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/membership/) today!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Test your French and win a return Air France ticket for a week in Paris ! L’association de Défense de la Langue Francaise propose, depuis 2000, un concours aux étudiants des ALLIANCES FRANÇAISE partout dans le monde (sauf celles de France) ## 2026 COMPETITION RULES ### For whom? This French language competition is intended for foreign students of the Alliances Françaises in the worldwide (at least level A2). ### When ? The test (duration: 2 hours) will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2025 at 3.00pm Eastern Time### Where ? In the premises of each participating Alliance Française, under the supervision of a teacher, and under the responsibility of the director of the Alliance.The subject will be sent to the registered Alliances, who will photocopy a copy of the subject for each candidate. ### Who grades the competition? Teachers from the Alliance Française de Philadelphie will grade the first part (language exercises graded out of 60) in accordance with the answer key sent.The director of each Alliance will send to DLF headquarters in Paris, by post or diplomatic bag, the 3 copies which will have obtained the best grades. Final Results : Monday 15th JuneFirst Prize: A return Air France ticket for a week in Paris with seven nights in a hotelFor the 100 best work/paper, a Diploma certifying their knowledge in FrenchAll participants will receive a certificate of completion.## Event InformationDate : Wednesday, March 18, 2026Time : 3:00-5:00 PMLocation : Alliance Française de Philadelphie, 1420 Walnut Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19102Language : FrenchCost : Free for Members / $10 for Non-Members ## Not a member yet? [Purchase a membership](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/membership/) today!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Portrait of a Citizen: Encountering the Francophone World of Stephen Girard and His Circle, in Philadelphia and Beyond Meet Alexander Lawrence Ames, Senior Director of Collections Engagement at the Rosenbach Museum & Library in Philadelphia The famous merchant Stephen Girard left his home near Bordeaux, France at a young age, never again to live in his native country. He eventually became a citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the new United States of America. Yet the businessman's French language and cultural identity remained important facets of his personality, and elements of his social and intellectual life. In celebration of Le Mois de Francophonie 2026, this illustrated talk will explore how Stephen Girard emerged as a committed citizen of the new United States of America while maintaining aspects of French language and cultural identity in early national Philadelphia. Beyond Girard himself, the talk will showcase other examples of French language, literature, and culture present in the Mid Atlantic region and beyond, including in the libraries and archives of Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours and Thomas Jefferson, which provide salient comparative examples to Girard's cultural interests. We will also explore how Girard's upbringing and economic roots in the French imperial Atlantic world of the eighteenth century may have influenced his views of race, labor, enslavement, gender, sexuality, and family relationships. The talk will be presented in English. Participants will receive reproductions of exemplar historic French-language documents from regional collections to review. #### A Q&A discussion and signing will follow. Drinks will be served. Cover of The Will of the Late Stephen Girard, Esq. with a Short Biography of His Life (Philadelphia: Thomas Deliver, 1849). Bound in Henry Simpson (1790 –1868), The Lives of Eminent Philadelphians, Now Deceased … (Philadelphia: William Brotherhead, 1859). The letter opposite the will was sent by Girard to F.D. Petit de Villers in Savannah, Georgia on November 18, 1809. Call no. A 859liv v.5. Rosenbach Museum & Library. Photo by Rasheena Wilson. ## About the Presenter Photo by Tracie Van Auken.Alexander Lawrence Ames is Senior Director of Collections Engagement at the Rosenbach Museum & Library in Philadelphia. He is the author of the new book Portrait of a Citizen: Stephen Girard, Mariner, Merchant, Banker, and Philanthropist of the Early American Republic, published by [De Gruyter Oldenbourg of Berlin](https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/isbn/9783110987171/html#overview) in February. He has taken eleven French courses, as well as private lessons in decoding eighteenth-century French manuscripts, with the Alliance Française de Philadelphie during the past four years. ## Event Information Date: Friday, March 27, 2026Time: 6:00pm-7:00pmLocation: Alliance Française de Philadelphie, 1420 Walnut St, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19102Language: EnglishCost : Pay as you wish. Suggested donation $10 Please submit your donation here: [Alliance Française de Philadelphie - Donate](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/donate/)## Not a member yet? #### [Purchase a membership](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/membership/) today!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Prêts pour un sans-faute ? À vos stylos ! Participate in our French dictée, a unique opportunity to put your language skills to the test and challenge your knowledge of the French language. "What is dictée?" you may ask. A dictée is a kind of French exam that tests your listening, spelling, and grammar skills. During a dictée, a speaker reads a text while the participants listen and transcribe what they hear. The goal is to write the most accurate transcription of the text! Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced, this experience is open to all who wish to improve their grammar, vocabulary, and spelling in French. After the event, participants will submit their work via email to be checked and corrected. A prize will be awarded for the best dictation! The event will be composed of two sessions: one beginner-friendly and the other for advanced participants. Each session will last 30 minutes. The beginner-level session will begin at 5:30pm, and the advanced-level session will begin at 6:00pm. The text for both sessions comes from Persépolis by Marjane Satrapi, and in each session, there will be three readings of the text. #### First reading: a general reading of the text so that participants can hear the text in its entirety. Second reading: a slow reading of the text, during which participants will copy down the dictation as they hear it. Typically, sentences and paragraphs are read at least twice. Third reading: another complete general reading of the text so that participants can check their work and correct any mistakes, forgotten words, or punctuation marks. Book summary: Tehran, 1978: Eight-year-old Marjane dreams of the future and imagines herself as a prophet saving the world. We follow her through revolution, war, grief, and exile, but also through the trials of growing up, puberty, and first loves, until her final departure for France in 1994. Originally published between 2000 and 2004 in four volumes, Persépolis is the first Iranian graphic novel, the illustrated autobiography of a woman from the Middle East in exile. L'Immeuble Yakoubian by Alaa El-Aswany is available on [Lireka](https://www.lireka.com/fr/pp/9782844140586-persepolis-1) and [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Persepolis-1-French-Marjane-Satrapi/dp/2844140580/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33EIFF4T584HG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xMdJg04fFaDIK_zzJCvHVC6Rs6NnXiHO3XuXBlWrDNVYZb1WdUpqPgRKqvbyHWCI11poZE-CNizHR9WKY1OtTLkiIZSUK_boW-1ZnmXpGXEPq5N_Ra89_82XKaCYwZED7MEvNRF90pChmPlFh_yEmnn_1i3h9wc28i7ygZDq6lq-Pe2HqpMz5VnpxMTBq1CB6XSYYFEZszQ43VaDV5PteYvLJPuEfkeF8BAuQ3AchmY.MGt-XRDZfM1Em-3LSuESwzfGo2RHjXNlhyvcCehmQks&dib_tag=se&keywords=persepolis+french+satrapi&qid=1752161249&s=audible&sprefix=persepolis+french+satrapi%2Caudible%2C56&sr=1-1) and is also available to [members](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/membership/) in the AFP library! ## Event Information Date: Monday, February 23rd, 2026Time: 5:30-6:00pm for beginner level / 6:00-6:30pm for advanced levelLocation: Online via ZoomLanguage: FrenchCost: Pay what you wish. Suggested donation is $10.Please submit your donation here: [Alliance Française de Philadelphie - Donate](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/donate/) ## Not a member yet? #### [Purchase a membership](https://www.afphila.com/membership-and-support/membership/) today!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[Join the Philadelphia Film Society, Alliance Française de Philadelphie and Drexel University Dept. of Global Studies and Modern Languages for a cinematic exploration of immigration from Africa to Europe and the USA as we consider what is left of the old colonial power. Souleymane's Story provides a bridge for exploring Francophone debates on identity, inequality, and mobility—central themes in both the AFP Book Club and Drexel’s Global Issues in Francophone Africa course. This partnership connects academic inquiry with community dialogue, fostering conversations across Philadelphia about shared Francophone, African, and diasporic experiences. ## About the Film: A Paris food delivery cyclist and asylum seeker named Souleymane has two days to prepare his story for a make-or-break interview to secure legal residency. The Story of Souleymane is a French film directed by Boris Lojkine and released in 2024, which won multiple awards at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and the 2025 César Awards. The lead role is played by a non-professional actor, Abou Sangaré, whose life partially inspired the screenplayTo register, please go to the [PFS Ticketing Page](https://filmadelphia.org/movies/souleymanes-story/ ) ### Parking: There's metered parking in the area along with a paid parking garage above the theater.PFS can provide an $11 parking voucher for this garage which can be obtained from the concession stand or box office. ## Event Information Date: Feb 25Time: 7 pm with pre-talk 6:30pmLocation: Film Society East (125 S Second Street), the theater is located on Sansom Walk (a pedestrian only brick-road) between Front and Second streets.Language : In French, O.V. with English SubtitlesCost: FREE]]></product_content>
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