Thank You from...
The team of Focus on French Cinema 
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your support. You were over 3500 French Cinema lovers to come to FFC 2012 and make this festival once again a success.
(Click here to see the pictures of 2012)
From the survey, we know that you enjoyed the selection of movies, specially focused on young promising talents, directors and actors. We are convinced that we will see them soon at the top of the posters!
You enjoyed the "Rue des Restaurants" in its beautiful setting of streets of Paris. We were so overwhelmed by the success that we run out of food at the end of the first day! We have lots of ideas to make it even better next year... The other big achievement was the students Short movie Workshop ... Read more >
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Cannes 2012: French movies are well represented
11 French films, 6 in competition
 54 movies from 26 countries, among them 22 competing for the coveted Palme d'Or... that is quite a remarkable program! Thierry Frémeaux had to choose from 1,779 movies and explained the selection by a will to promote universalism. The United States are back, 9 movies from Latin America will be showcased, and we can note a strong French presence. Here are the movies that will represent "Le septième art français": Competing for the Palme d'or are:
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Monsieur Lazhar still playing at the Avon!
A touching drama near you
Monsieur Lazhar tells the poignant story of a Montreal middle school class shaken by the death of their well-liked teacher. Bachir Lazhar (Fellag), a 55-year-old Algerian immigrant, offers the school his services as a substitute teacher and is quickly hired. As he helps the children heal, he also learns to accept his own painful past. This moving film features exquisite performances by Fellag and a stunning ensemble of child actors.
Run to the Avon Theatre, where it will "definitely play through May 10" confirmed Adam Birnbaum from this Stamford theater, who also added "audiences are loving the film!"
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