France-Atlanta is thrilled to collaborate with ELEVATE and Atlanta Contemporary to present “A Dance, Reunited.” A film screening will be followed by a panel discussion and a dance performance by Indya Childs.

The film Letters from the Continent was conceived and shot in May and June 2020 and features 21 artists from Cape Town, Dakar, Lagos, Maputo, Moroni, Tunis and other cities. Filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, it reflects on how, for many people, there has always been some sort of crisis – a health, political or, above all, economic crisis – and how the handling of such a crisis can make people everyday heroes. 

Professional musicians use tools to be creative, but there are even more amateurs who enjoy being creative, albeit in casual ways. During this event, we will explore whether digital and other systems can be designed to help these casual users tap into their creative sides. In addition, we will discuss the design of creativity-augmentation systems that rely on computational creativity.

Artificial intelligence (AI) models are now capable of collecting and analyzing enormous datasets in ways that are challenging fundamental values embraced within Europe and the United States. Holding much promise in terms of increased productivity, efficiency and quality time, AI programs and algorithms could function as an assistant, a peer, a manager or even as a friend. Indeed, they might be so revolutionary that no one, regardless of whether they are consumers, citizens, patients, operators or stakeholders, will remain unaffected.

This event presents three movies from the 2021 Young French Cinema program as well as a virtual roundtable discussion with the filmmakers. All three films were created by women writer-directors and feature characters from outside of France. À coeur battant (“The End of Love” by Keren Ben Rafael) is set in France and Israel; Sous le ciel d’Alice (“The Skies of Lebanon” by Chloé Mazlo) takes place in Beirut; and Si le vent tombe (“Should the Wind Drop” by Nora Martirosyan) follows a French inspector in Nagorno-Karabakh. The roundtable discussion will focus on storytelling, gender and French culture beyond France’s borders.

We’re thrilled to invite you to the official launch of Villa Albertine, France’s new cultural institution that’s reinventing artists' residencies.

Anchored in 10 cities across the United States, Villa Albertine will welcome 80 creators in its inaugural season, with programs tailored to each resident's needs. We're kicking off the season with a special virtual gathering where you'll get to meet the residents and learn about their work firsthand!

Tune in a noon ET on October 21 for a fast-paced panorama of conversations featuring Ambassador of France to the US Philippe Étienne; Villa Albertine Director Gaëtan Bruel; Director of the National Gallery Kaywin Feldman; and other special guests! You'll also have the opportunity to learn more about our Season 2 call for applications.

Learn more about Villa Albertine at villa-albertine.org

We are thrilled to introduce our new French Cinema program on Campus: ALBERTINE CINEMATHEQUE.

ALBERTINE CINEMATHEQUE is a program of Villa Albertine and FACE Foundation, which aims to present recently released high profile independent French films on US campuses. By introducing college students to French films through their varied forms, our program is nurturing an enduring love for a very diverse and evolving cinema.

Applications for the FESTIVAL GRANT close on Friday, October 22

The Center for French and Francophone Studies of Duke University presents Poetry, a Weapon Loaded with Future, a Slam Performance by the Collective On a Slamé sur la lune.

On a Slamé sur la Lune is a collective of poets dedicated to creating dialogue between imaginaries and cultures, to democratizing literature under its various forms, and to making art accessible to a wide range of audiences.

This event will be a multilingual slam in French, English, and Haitian creole.