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Café-Croissant will be on Saturday 3 May. We will be meeting at 9:30am at HBellatino's Kitchen, next to Vetro in Ahuriri, Napier. There is plenty of space to park on the side street as well as the courtyard in this shopping area.
It's a great opportunity for breakfast and chat in French, Frenglish or French. There will be a French speaking part of the table avec un petit drapeau français! RSVP to Barbara by Thursday 30 April and include whether you would like croissants. Notre "Café-Croissant" vous permet de rencontrer des francophiles tout en prenant le petit-déjeuner ! Notre "Café-Croissant" vous permet de rencontrer des francophiles tout en prenant le petit-déjeuner ! |
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Pour son premier film, Artus réussit à faire rire et à émouvoir en évitant les clichés, se moquant de nos propres ambivalences sans jamais donner de leçons. - Elle A French comedy with heart, soul and laughs " - The Post |
May's film
This month's film is a warm-hearted French comedy, wherea father and son dodge police and stumble upon an adventure. We start each Ciné-Club in the cinema entry foyer from 6:00pm. Focal Point will be selling $10 glasses of wine and providing complimentary bread and cheese. The film starts at 6:30pm and supper is available afterwards at Pipi's café (please note on your registration if interested) Tuesday 12 May, Focal Point Cinema, Havelock North. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members A Little Something Extra / Un p'tit truc en plus(2024)
M - Offensive language and nudity - 99 minutes Comedy French with English subtitles Following a jewel heist, two criminals, Lucien (Clovis Cornillac) and Paulo (Artus), are on the run when opportunity strikes – they are mistakenly escorted onto a bus going to a summer camp for young adults with disabilities. To keep a low profile, Paulo assumes the role of an intellectually disabled camper with Lucien assuming the role of his caregiver. His fellow campmates see through his act immediately but are more than happy to go along with the ruse. Soon our two loveable crims warm to their situation and start to learn that there’s more to life than a quick score. Pour échapper à la police, un fils et son père en cavale sont contraints de trouver refuge dans une colonie de vacances pour jeunes adultes en situation de handicap, se faisant passer pour un pensionnaire et son éducateur spécialisé. Le début des emmerdes et d’une formidable expérience humaine qui va les changer à jamais.. (Allo-Cine) |
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New Zealand’s biggest film festival is back. French Film Festival Aotearoa returns from 27 May, bringing the magic of French cinema to audiences across 24 towns and cities. Tickets are on sale from 23 April.
The 2026 edition will showcase the very best of contemporary French cinema - from Cannes favourites to dramas, romances and quirky comedies. The French Film Festival Aotearoa will again have two locations in Hawkes Bay: Napier at the Globe Theatrette | 28 May - 14 June $16.50 AFHB price - in person or online. Havelock North at Focal Point Cinema | 27 May - 21 June $18 AFHB price which need to be bought over the counter. Programmes will initially be available from Focal Point Cinema, Havelock North and Globe Theatrette from 23 April and then from cafes and libraries after that time. If you missed out on Opening Night tickets within our timeframe they are now available directly from Focal Point Cinema - Vive le cinéma! |
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Opening Night of French Film Festival
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We are pleased to announce that the French Film Festival Aotearoa's Opening Night at Focal Point Cinema will take place on Wednesday 27 May from 6:00pm, with the film starting at 7:00pm, screening Colour of Time / La Venue de l'Avenir (2025).
The price will be $38 for members and includes at least one glass of wine, cheeses and finger food. "A crowd pleasing comedy of France past and present." - Screen Daily Synopsis: In 2025, nearly 30 individuals learn unexpectedly that they are linked by one shared ancestor, Adèle Meunier (Suzanne Lindon). The legacy awaiting them is unusual: a countryside home in Normandy, abandoned for decades and suspended in time. Four of them, Seb (Abraham Wapler), Abdel (Zinedine Soualem, Divertimento), Céline (Julia Piaton, Like a Prince) and Guy (Vincent Macaigne, Three Friends), are sent to survey the estate. They enter the property expecting organisation, documentation and clear boundaries. The house replies with echoes. 
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Picasso Commemoration
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Franki James has organised our local events around the theme of the Spanish Artist who influenced French culture and the art scene, Pablo Picasso.
There are 2 events coming in May: 1. "A Picasso" a play by Jeffrey Hatcher* to be held in the Nelson Theatre, Keirunga Arts Centre, Havelock North 21 May - Special Gala event at Keirunga Homestead followed by the play. 22-24 May - Performances of the play. *R16 (some content may offend) There is a special price for AFHB members for all performances of A Picasso.
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2. Deux Femmes et un Homme (Two Men - Picasso and Matisse and a Woman - Francoise Gilot - French artist and one of Picasso's lovers) at Creative Arts Napier.
15 May - Opening of Exhibition 15 -25 May - This exhibition is free of charge. 
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Term Two resumed on Thursday 23 April. We offer 6 levels from beginner to advanced.
Existing students will be sent re-enrolment information. If you are interested in lessons in 2024 please refer to the information on our website and register your interest here. The A1 beginner class is closed off for 2026 but there are spaces in some of the other classes. See our website for full details and conditions for A1. Lessons are at Hastings Girls' High School from 6:00-7:30pm on Thursdays during term time. |
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Soirées de Conversation
Napier Conversation Evening organised by Ann, on Monday 25 May, and 20 April.
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda on Wednesday 6 May.
For new enquiries visit this link, send a message to either Belinda or Ann, you will then be added to the monthly mailout (regular attendees please respond to the monthly email sent to you). Everyone is welcome.
Soirée virtuelle continues on the first and third Monday Evening - contact James for more information.
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda on Wednesday 6 May.
For new enquiries visit this link, send a message to either Belinda or Ann, you will then be added to the monthly mailout (regular attendees please respond to the monthly email sent to you). Everyone is welcome.
Soirée virtuelle continues on the first and third Monday Evening - contact James for more information.
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