Francophone Short Film Night | Atlanta Francophonie Festival 2026

Join us for a Francophone movie night, as we get together to enjoy a selection of 3 short films from French-speaking countries (Belgium, France, and Canada/Québec).

OUR SHORT FILMS:

Partir un jour | France | Directed by Amélie Bonnin | 2021 | 25min | In French, with English subtitles.

SYNOPSIS: With his high school diploma in hand, Julien left his hometown to build a bigger life in the capital, leaving his memories behind. And then one day, he has to return, and on that day, his memories come rushing back at him, between two packets of Pépitos. This French fiction short film, which won the César Award for Best Fiction Short Film, is produced by Topshot Films and Les Films du Worso.

Le temps des orages | Québec | Directed by Gabrielle Gingras | 2023 | 12min | In French, with English subtitles.

SYNOPSIS: Gabrielle, an imaginative but cautious child, spends the summer at the cottage with her family. While her brother and sisters enjoy the last swims of the summer, the youngest stays indoors with her dog and many toys, too afraid of the sun and thunderstorms. In spite of herself, Gabrielle finds herself exposed to the elements. Under the caring eye of her family, the young child gradually finds the courage to face her fears.

Les Silencieux | Belgique | Directed by Basile Vuillemin | 2022 | 20min | In French, with English subtitles.

SYNOPSIS: Jorick is one of five crew members of a small fishing trawler. After four days of an unsuccessful fishing campaign, he found himself faced with a difficult dilemma: return with the holds empty or to decide, against the advice of part of the crew, to go poaching in the prohibited zone.

Location:
Alliance Française ATL Peachtree Center location – 233 Peachtree St. NE, Suite #100
The Alliance Française Atlanta (and its auditorium) is on the PLAZA LEVEL. Please, study the map below to find the parking garage and the auditorium.
Click here for more details Hours and Directions - Alliance Francaise (afatl.com)

Parking:
Park on Level 2 of the International Parking Garage, across the street from Tin Lizzy's restaurant.
For GPS, use restaurant's address 26 Andrew Young International Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30303. The parking entrance (LEFT) is directly across the street from Tin Lizzy's (RIGHT).
To access the Plaza Level, use the alleyway next to the restaurant. Continue straight towards tower 233, passing the fountain on your left. Once in front of the 233 tower lobby, the auditorium's entrance is on your right.
Please note no parking validation will be provided.

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