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With French May well underway, Alliance Française de Hong Kong (AFHK) has lined up plenty of Francophile happenings around town that you shouldn’t miss. Catch Souvenirs, a theatre performance by Claire Théault and Anthony Figueiredo from France’s Got Talent on May 14 and 15. This captivating performance blends dance, theatre, hand shadows, and videos to offer a unique perspective on the characters’ emotional baggage.
Film lovers can head to movie theatres across Hong Kong to watch 10 exceptional hand-picked films in the French May Cinema Programme. Admire significant figures in French culture through movies such as singer-songwriter Charles Aznavour in Monsieur Aznavour or legendary stage actress Sarah Bernhardt in The divine Sarah Bernhardt. Alternatively, there’ll be exchanges between French and Asian cultures in movies like Winter in Sokcho, A Missing Part, and A traveler’s needs. Don’t miss exclusive film events, including a 4K restored screening of Maria Callas’ performance at the Paris Opera in 1958 and a showing of Holy Cow, Louise Courvoisier’s feature film debut exploring life in rural France.
Get your tickets for these unmissable events on French May’s website. Plus, AFHK members can enjoy up to 50 percent off tickets for selected events. Visit Alliance Française’s website for more details about all the exciting happenings this French May.
