French film fiesta at AF Colombo
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French romantic drama film ‘Gabrielle’ directed by Louise Archambault will be screened at 3 pm on Tuesday December 6 and at 6.30 pm on Wednesday December 7 at Alliance Francaise de Colombo auditorium in Colombo 7.
The film revolves around a young woman who has Williams syndrome and possesses amazing musical talents but struggles continually to gain her independence.
Gabrielle has a contagious joie de vivre and she has an exceptional musical gift. Since she met her boyfriend Martin, at the recreation centre where they are choir members, they have been inseparable. However, because they are “different,” their loved ones are fearful of their relationship. As the choir prepares for an important music festival, Gabrielle does everything she can to gain her independence. As determined as she is, Gabrielle must still confront other people’s prejudices as well as her own limitations in the hope of experiencing a love far from the “ordinary”.
French-Swiss coproduction ‘L’Enfant d’en Haut’, a crime drama film directed by Ursula Meier will be screened at 6.30 pm on Dec 14.
Set at a Swiss ski resort, the film centered on a boy who supports his sister by stealing from wealthy guests.