France is most often associated with love. Where lovers are caught French-kissing on sidewalk cafés or in the Métro, Paris has unsurprisingly become a honeymoon destination of choice.
Shall we kiss? The 13th French Film Festival, June 12 to 22, at the Shangri-La Plaza, is a celebration of love in its different aspects. A selection of contemporary films by young yet already famous French Directors portray love and romance in different situations common in modern French society. From the opening film, “Un Baiser s’il vous plaît” by Emmanuel Mouret, to the musical “Chansons d’Amour” by Christophe Honoré, in the official competition of the Cannes Film Festival, characters drawn from the ordinary find themselves in varied situations that influence their relationships with their loved ones. From the magical moment of falling in-love, to the point where love makes or breaks the relationship.
Thus, the line-up of this year’s festival also include: “Qui m’aime me suive” (Whoever loves me, follow me), “Ma Vie en l’Air” (Love is in the air), “Clean”, Roman de Gare (Crossed Tracks), “Je crois que je l’aime” (I think I love her), “Ah! Si j’étais riche!” (If I were a rich man).
Meanwhile, as a tradition, the French Film Festival in Manila pays tribute to Filipino films that have been invited in international festivals held in France. On the occasion of the Philippine Independence Day, on June 12, Brillante Mondoza’s “Serbis”, in the Official Competition of the Cannes film festival, and Raya Martin’s “Now Showing”, selected in the Directors’ Fortnight, will be premiered in the Philippines.
Finally, Marion Cotillard’s Oscar-winning performance in “La Môme”, an inspired portrayal of the passionate life of the French songbird, Edith Piaf shall close the French Film Festival. Cinéphiles who wish to see again on the big screen La Vie en Rose, France’s entry to last year’s Ciné Europa, can benefit for this special screening.
After Manila, a selection of films will be shown at the Ayala Center in Cebu from June 27 to 29.
For the moment, shall we kiss? :*
Source: http://www.ambafrance-ph.org
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