FILM FESTIVAL COMING SOON 
ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL 2012
Festival Dates: 7 March, 2012 - 25 March, 2012
Participating Cinemas:
Participating Cinemas:
The Festival with that certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ returns to Palace Cinema Como, Brighton Bay, Balwyn, Westgarth and Kino Cinemas from Wednesday 7 March to Sunday 25 March, 2012.
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Launching the 2012 Festival will be DECLARATION OF WAR (La guerre est déclarée) a powerful tale selected as France’s official submission for the 2012 Academy Awards. Based on real-life events, DECLARATION OF WAR is the compelling tale of a young Parisian couple whose carefree existence is suddenly shattered by an unexpected twist of fate. A massive box office success in its native France, this is just one of the fantastic 45 films and documentaries on offer in this year’s line-up, which will also include a closing night presentation of François Truffault’s 1980 classic, THE LAST METRO starring Catherine Deneuve, Gérard Depardieu and Jean Poiret. Winner of 10 César Awards, THE LAST METRO embodies all that is great about French cinema and, like the Festival, has stood the test of time. Please note all films played during the festival have English subtitles.
OPENING NIGHT FILM & PARTY
Melbourne Première of DECLARATION OF WAR followed by the official Opening Night Gala.
Wednesday 7 March 7pm, Palace Cinema Como.
Members $50 / non-members $55
Melbourne Première of DECLARATION OF WAR followed by the official Opening Night Gala.
Wednesday 7 March 7pm, Palace Cinema Como.
Members $50 / non-members $55
CLOSING NIGHT EVENT
Sunday 25 March, 8.15pm for 8.45pm, Palace Cinema Como
Join us for the only Festival screening of the must-see classic THE LAST METRO preceded by complimentary drinks & canapé.
Members $25 / non-members $30
Sunday 25 March, 8.15pm for 8.45pm, Palace Cinema Como
Join us for the only Festival screening of the must-see classic THE LAST METRO preceded by complimentary drinks & canapé.
Members $25 / non-members $30
AN EVENING IN PROVENCE
Thursday 8 March, 6pm drinks for 6.30pm screening, Palace Brighton Bay.
Join us for a glass of rosé & appetisers followed by the Melbourne Première of
The Well-Digger’s Daughter.
Members $22 / non-members $26
Thursday 8 March, 6pm drinks for 6.30pm screening, Palace Brighton Bay.
Join us for a glass of rosé & appetisers followed by the Melbourne Première of
The Well-Digger’s Daughter.
Members $22 / non-members $26
MARILYN MONROE’S MYSTERY
Thursday 8 March, 6.30pm for 7pm, Palace Westgarth
Join us for cheese and wine followed by the Melbourne Première of
Nobody Else but You. Dress up as Marilyn Monroe and you could win a prize!
Members $22 / non-members $26
Thursday 8 March, 6.30pm for 7pm, Palace Westgarth
Join us for cheese and wine followed by the Melbourne Première of
Nobody Else but You. Dress up as Marilyn Monroe and you could win a prize!
Members $22 / non-members $26
ALL ABOUT CHOCOLATE
Tuesday 13 March, 6pm for 6.30pm, Palace Balwyn
Join us for chocolates and a glass of bubbles before the Melbourne Première of
Romantics Anonymous.
Members $22 / non-members $26
Tuesday 13 March, 6pm for 6.30pm, Palace Balwyn
Join us for chocolates and a glass of bubbles before the Melbourne Première of
Romantics Anonymous.
Members $22 / non-members $26
PARIS THROUGH MUSIC
Wednesday 14 March, 6pm for 6.30pm, Kino Cinemas
Join us for a French cocktail and live music followed by the Melbourne Première of
Paris-Manhattan.
Members $22 / non-members $26
Wednesday 14 March, 6pm for 6.30pm, Kino Cinemas
Join us for a French cocktail and live music followed by the Melbourne Première of
Paris-Manhattan.
Members $22 / non-members $26
The 2012 programme incorporates 9 eclectic sections dedicated to a host of universal themes, certain to entice the ‘bon vivant’ in us all!
For more details, visit the Festival's official website at:
Booking Information:
TICKETS NOW ON SALE
To purchase online, click the TIMES&TICKETS tab top left of this page and select by movie title (starts with FFF12) or by cinema.
GENERAL ADMISSION
Members* $15
Concession** $16
Adult $19
Children (see classifications) $14
*Alliance Française de Melbourne & Palace Movie Club Members
**Eligible concessions: senior (60+) pensioner, fulltime student, AFTV members. Proof of concession/membership must be presented at the cinema box office.
GROUPS
Group (20+) $14.50
S chools (20+)** $10.50
**1 teacher free for every 20 students.
Bookings and all enquiries: info@afmelbourne.com.au
Group (20+) $14.50
S chools (20+)** $10.50
**1 teacher free for every 20 students.
Bookings and all enquiries: info@afmelbourne.com.au
MULTIPLE FILM PASSES*
(Excluding Opening/Closing Nights and all Special Events)
20 film pass members $240 / non-members $280
10 film pass members $130 / non-members $160
5 film pass members $70 / non-members $85
* Valid for separate, pre-selected sessions for one person. All films must be chosen in advance to different films at the time of purchase, redeemable only at the cinema of purchase (eg. a pass purchased at Cinema Como is valid for festival screenings at Cinema Como). Multi-film passes are only available at the box offices.
(Excluding Opening/Closing Nights and all Special Events)
20 film pass members $240 / non-members $280
10 film pass members $130 / non-members $160
5 film pass members $70 / non-members $85
* Valid for separate, pre-selected sessions for one person. All films must be chosen in advance to different films at the time of purchase, redeemable only at the cinema of purchase (eg. a pass purchased at Cinema Como is valid for festival screenings at Cinema Como). Multi-film passes are only available at the box offices.
THREE EASY WAYS TO PURCHASE TICKETS!
Online: click the TIMES&TICKETS tab top left of this page and select by movie title (starts with FFF12) or by cinema;
By phone: call the cinemas below outside of busy session times with any major credit card which will be debited at time of booking and must be produced when collecting tickets. Patrons are encouraged to collect tickets 30 minutes prior to the session to avoid queues. Credit card transactions by phone will incur a fee of $1 per ticket:
Palace Cinema Como Tel: 9827 7533
Palace Balwyn Tel: 9817 1277
Palace Westgarth Tel: 9482 2001
Palace Brighton Bay 9596 3590
Kino Cinemas 9650 2100
Or,
In person at the cinemas: cinemas can only sell tickets for their respective venues. There are no booking fees for purchasing at cinema box offices.
Palace Cinema Como Tel: 9827 7533
Palace Balwyn Tel: 9817 1277
Palace Westgarth Tel: 9482 2001
Palace Brighton Bay 9596 3590
Kino Cinemas 9650 2100
Or,
In person at the cinemas: cinemas can only sell tickets for their respective venues. There are no booking fees for purchasing at cinema box offices.
Please check Festival website for further details www.affrenchfilmfestival.org
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