Screening of 'Cartoonists, Foot Soldiers of Democracy' + Q&A with director

As part of the fourth edition of the Princeton French Film Festival, you are invited to the screening of Cartoonists, Foot Soldiers of Democracy (2014) by Stéphanie Vallaotto who will be in attendance for a Q&A. Moderated by Reda Tamtam (PhD student in Politics, Princeton University)

🏆 Nominated for Best Documentary at the 2015 Cesar Ceremony

Logistics: Multilingual with English subtitles. Open to everyone upon registration.

Synopsis: Ali (Matthias Schoenaerts), a former boxer and single father, meets Stephanie (Marion Cotillard) when he saves her from a brawl at the nightclub where he works as a bouncer. Their casual acquaintance develops into something much more after Stephanie, who trains killer whales at a marine park, suffers a horrible accident and loses both her legs above the knee. As Stephanie draws on Ali’s physical strength, an unexpected courtship slowly comes to life.

Organized by the Princeton University's Princeton Film Festival organization. We thank our sponsors and partners for their support (complete list ). Open to everyone regardless of identity. All rooms are wheelchair-friendly and attendees can contact us at [email protected] for special accommodations (preferably 48 hours before the scheduled event). Please be aware that pictures might be taken before, during, and after the event.

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