Sunday 25 August &
1 September
1 September
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About French Friday Film
We have curated a selection of French films from past Film Festivals and arranged to screen them in conjunction with Civic Theatre in Waipukurau. A touch of France to Central Hawke's Bay! One of our long-time members of AFHB, TeAra, is the brainchild behind this community event bringing French cinema to Central Hawke’s Bay. So why not join us...et voilà! |
Sunday Après-Midi
Le film de septembre
September's French Film - 2:00pm
September's French Film - 2:00pm
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Sunday 1 September
Les Folies fermières (2022) Country Cabaret M 109 minutes Comedy ENG: Hard work and big ideas aren't enough. David's dairy farm is on the brink of liquidation. When he chances upon a dazzling nightclub performance by Bonnie Starlight, inspiration strikes. What if he turned his big old barn into a country cabaret? Not just for entertainment, but to promote local food producers, including his mother's delicious cheese. A crazy plan, for sure - which is exactly why he loves it! |
2024 Season:
At the start of this project in 2022 we were given a year or so to trial the Institut Francais database as well as see what sort of numbers would attend.
We have made a few changes during this time: 1. Move into the Concert Chamber 2. Have a carousel of ads and music at the start and end of the film. 3. Ask audience feedback directly at these evenings. 4. Trialling the Civic Theatre for winter 2024 There is a small group of enthusiastic locals who have kept this going but on our journey we have discovered winter is not always the best time to screen films. We have also discovered with our database that some films do not have Censor's Certificates for New Zealand so this has limited our choice of films. We really do need at least 30 people to attend every month for this to continue so encourage your friends, etc |
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Venues:
The Civic Theatre, Municipal Theatre, 14 Northumberland Street, Waipukurau
Coming from South? Follow SH2 by-pass and turn just right along Russell Street just after the railway station and it is opposite New World. Coming from Hastings/Napier? Follow the SH2 by-pass and take the first left towards New World. |
CHB Municipal Theatre, 18 Kenilworth Street, Waipawa.
Coming from Waipukurau? Turn left and take the diagonal street on your right. Coming from Hastings/Napier? Turn up the street before the War memorial and take the first street on your left. |
Institut Français promote French culture throughout the world using recordings, films, literature etc.