Screening of Rust and Bone (2011) + Q&A with author Craig Davidson

As part of the third edition of the Princeton French Film Festival, you're invited to the screening of Rust and Bones (French: De rouilles et d'os) (2011) by Jacques Audiard, who won numerous prizes for his Emilia Perez recently. This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Craig Davidson whose short stories were adapted into Audiard's film. Featuring world-class actress Camille Cottin.

Practical information:
Open to everyone upon registration. In French with English subtitles, the screening will start at 4:00 PM on Sunday, April 13th, 2025, and will last approximately 120 minutes. Doors to the screening room open at 3:45 PM.

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.

Sponsors:
Princeton University's Program in Canadian Studies

Host or Publisher Princeton French and Francophone Society