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Gulf Insider
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Insider
FrancoFilm Festival 2025 Opens With A Dazzling Celebration
The red carpet rolled out, the spotlights beamed, and the spirit of cinema lit up Dana Mall as the FrancoFilm Festival – Bahrain 2025 made its grand entrance on Sunday night at EPIX Cinemas. Now in its third edition, this cultural celebration brought together filmmakers, diplomats, cinema lovers, and storytellers from across continents – all united by a common language: cinema en français. Under the patronage of H.E. Éric Giraud-Telme, the French Ambassador to Bahrain, the event wasn't just a film festival – it was a symphony of cultures, hosted in collaboration with 12 Francophone embassies including Armenia, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, Cyprus, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Switzerland, Tunisia, and Vietnam. 'This is more than just a showcase of films – it's a celebration of the creative soul of Francophone nations,' said Ambassador Giraud-Telme, speaking to the Daily Tribune. 'It's about invention, diversity, and shared stories that connect us all.' A special premiere screening of the epic 'Le Comte de Monte-Cristo', a 2024 adaptation by Alexandre de La Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte, based on Alexandre Dumas' legendary tale of revenge and redemption. For the first time ever, Bahraini audiences were treated to this cinematic gem on the big screen. But the night wasn't only about the movies – it was also about building bridges through film. Ambassador Giraud-Telme noted, 'France and Bahrain are working hand-in-hand in the cinema industry. Just a few months ago, we co-launched the 48-Hour Film Challenge during the Bahrain Film Festival – a symbol of our strong and growing partnership.' Adding her voice to the evening, Martine S. Kindt, Consul of Belgium in Manama, reflected on the vibrant interest in Francophone storytelling: 'We have so many types of filmmakers across our countries, but what stands out here is the genuine curiosity and appreciation the Bahraini people have for French culture and cinematic diversity.' With its blend of classic storytelling and fresh global perspectives, the FrancoFilm Festival is more than just a film screening – it's a cultural rendezvous, an invitation to see the world through different lenses, and a celebration of connection through the art of festival will continue until 22-May with more screenings and events open to the public. Also read: LMRA Inspections Lead To Deportation Of 167 Workers And Detention Of 14 Violators
Gulf Insider
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: FrancoFilm Festival To Begin Today With Global Cinematic Lineup
The third edition of the FrancoFilm Festival kicks off today in Bahrain, bringing a vibrant slate of twelve French-language films from nine countries to the big screen. Organisers have released the complete schedule for the sixday cultural celebration, with screenings taking place at EPIX Cinemas in Dana Mall and a special closing event at the Bahrain National Museum. Hosted by the Embassy of France to the Kingdom of Bahrain in partnership with Alliance Française Bahrain, this year's edition features contributions from the embassies of Armenia, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Switzerland, and Vietnam, highlighting the global reach of Francophone storytelling. Opening day screenings The festival opens today with: Le chant des feuilles volantes (Armenia, 2023) at 4:30 PM Photocopy (Egypt, 2017) at 5 PM Retour en Alexandrie (Switzerland, 2023) at 7 PM Official opening tomorrow The official opening ceremony will take place on Sunday with two feature presentations: Linda veut du poulet (France, 2023) at 5 PM Le Comte de Monte-Cristo (France, 2024) at 7 PM Midweek features On Monday, the lineup continues with: Les porteurs d'espoir (Canada, 2010) at 5 PM Mambar Pierrette (Cameroon, 2023) at 7 PM Sans Regret (Ivory Coast, 2015) at 9 PM Continental cinema On Tuesday, festivalgoers can watch: Rouge (Belgium, 2020) at 7 PM Skammata (Cyprus, 2024) at 9 PM Contemporary voices On Wednesday, the schedule includes: La nuit du verre d'eau (Lebanon, 2023) at 7 PM Face Off 7: One Wish (Vietnam, 2024) at 9 PM Museum finale The festival will close on Thursday with a special screening of La Ville Louvre (France, 1990) by Nicolas Philibert at 6 PM, hosted at the Bahrain National Museum.
Daily Tribune
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
FrancoFilm festival to begin today with global cinematic lineup
TDT| Manama The third edition of the FrancoFilm Festival kicks off today in Bahrain, bringing a vibrant slate of twelve French-language films from nine countries to the big screen. Organisers have released the complete schedule for the sixday cultural celebration, with screenings taking place at EPIX Cinemas in Dana Mall and a special closing event at the Bahrain National Museum. Hosted by the Embassy of France to the Kingdom of Bahrain in partnership with Alliance Française Bahrain, this year's edition features contributions from the embassies of Armenia, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Switzerland, and Vietnam, highlighting the global reach of Francophone storytelling. Opening day screenings The festival opens today with: • Le chant des feuilles volantes (Armenia, 2023) at 4:30 PM • Photocopy (Egypt, 2017) at 5 PM • Retour en Alexandrie (Switzerland, 2023) at 7 PM Official opening tomorrow The official opening ceremony will take place on Sunday with two feature presentations: • Linda veut du poulet (France, 2023) at 5 PM • Le Comte de Monte-Cristo (France, 2024) at 7 PM Midweek features On Monday, the lineup continues with: • Les porteurs d'espoir (Canada, 2010) at 5 PM • Mambar Pierrette (Cameroon, 2023) at 7 PM • Sans Regret (Ivory Coast, 2015) at 9 PM Continental cinema On Tuesday, festivalgoers can watch: • Rouge (Belgium, 2020) at 7 PM • Skammata (Cyprus, 2024) at 9 PM Contemporary voices On Wednesday, the schedule includes: • La nuit du verre d'eau (Lebanon, 2023) at 7 PM • Face Off 7: One Wish (Vietnam, 2024) at 9 PM Museum finale The festival will close on Thursday with a special screening of La Ville Louvre (France, 1990) by Nicolas Philibert at 6 PM, hosted at the Bahrain National Museum.
Gulf Weekly
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Celebrating French cinema
Movie lovers are in for a treat as the third edition of the FrancoFilm Festival – Bahrain returns this month. Organised by the French Embassy and Alliance Française Bahrain, the third edition, celebrating French-language cinema will showcase films from across Africa, America, Asia, and Europe. Presented in partnership with the embassies of Armenia, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, Cyprus, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Switzerland, Tunisia, and Vietnam, the festival highlights the diversity and creativity of the French-speaking world. Most films will be partially or entirely in French, with English subtitles. Screenings will take place from May 17-22 at EPIX Cinemas, Dana Mall. The schedule is set to be released today. All screenings are free of charge and open to the public on a walk-in basis, subject to seat availability. The official opening is scheduled to be held on May 18 at 7pm, with a special screening of The Count of Monte Cristo (Le Comte de Monte Cristo), directed by Alexandre de la Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte. The opening event, held under the auspices of French Ambassador Eric Giraud-Telme, is free but requires registration via the Embassy's Instagram account @francebahrein. In addition to the cinema screenings, a special off-site showing of the documentary La Ville Louvre (1990) by Nicolas Philibert will be held on May 22 at 6pm at the Bahrain National Museum, in celebration of International Museum Day. Organised in collaboration with the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, the documentary offers an insider's look at the world's most famous museum. The festival also caters to families, with a dedicated selection of animated films for children to be screened at EPIX Cinemas' Kinder auditorium.
Daily Tribune
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
FrancoFilm Festival Returns for Third Edition
TDT| Manama Bahrain will welcome movie lovers this weekend as the FrancoFilm Festival returns for its third edition at EPIX Cinemas in Dana Mall, Manama. Organised by the Embassy of France to the Kingdom of Bahrain and Alliance Française Bahrain, the festival runs from May 17th to 22nd and promises a vibrant celebration of francophone cinema. A diverse lineup of films in French and from French-speaking countries will be shown, highlighting cinematic works from Africa, America, Asia, and Europe. Participating nations include Armenia, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, Cyprus, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Switzerland, Tunisia, and Vietnam. Screenings will take place daily at 5 p.m., 7 p.m., and 9 p.m. Admission is free, with English subtitles provided for most films. The full schedule will be released shortly. All screenings at EPIX Cinemas, except the opening night, will be walk-in, subject to seat availability. Special events planned The festival opening, under the patronage of H.E. Eric Giraud Telme, Ambassador of France to Bahrain, is set for May 18th at 7 p.m. and will feature 'The Count of Monte Cristo' ('Le Comte de Monte Cristo'), directed by Alexandre de la Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte. The film has attracted nearly 10 million viewers in France. In a unique collaboration with the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, the festival will also present 'La Ville Louvre' by Nicolas Philibert at Bahrain National Museum on May 22nd at 6 p.m., marking International Museum Day. Family-friendly experience The FrancoFilm Festival aims to engage families with special children's movies shown in the EPIX Cinemas' dedicated Kids cinema auditorium, Kinder, which includes a play area. The initiative encourages young audiences to discover the creativity of French-speaking animators. Organisers say the festival, inspired by the energy of last year's 19th Francophonie Summit at Villers-Cotterêts, celebrates the vitality and artistic breadth of global French-language
