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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
Daily Tribune
09-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
FCCIB Hosts Exclusive French Gourmet Tasting Event in Bahrain
AB TDT | Manama The French Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Bahrain (FCCIB) successfully hosted an exclusive French Gourmet Tasting Event on Wednesday, May 7, at the Residence of France in Bahrain. The event was organized with the esteemed support of the French Embassy in Bahrain and in partnership with France Originelle, which played a key role in facilitating the participation of a distinguished delegation of French producers. H.E. Eric Giraud Telme, Ambassador of France to Bahrain, and his spouse warmly welcomed the attendees — a select group of prominent decision-makers from Bahrain's food and beverage, hospitality, and retail sectors. Guests had the opportunity to engage directly with French producers and sample a curated selection of premium culinary offerings, reinforcing France's global reputation for excellence in gastronomy. The event showcased an impressive lineup of French brands, including: This curated tasting event served as a unique platform to introduce and promote high-quality French food products to the Bahraini market while fostering potential new import opportunities. FCCIB extends its heartfelt gratitude to the French Embassy and France Originelle for their valued collaboration, to the participating producers for their excellence, and to the distinguished guests whose presence made the evening a resounding success.
