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Why Palo Alto?
The Palo Alto Art Center welcomes us for our film projection. Being in Palo Alto, we have a central position in the Silicon Valley, a culturally rich environment with a lot of opportunities to talk with interesting people from different cultures and horizons.I don't speak French. Is that a problem?
No, on the contrary. The movies are shown in French, but they are subtitled in English. If you are interested in French cinema, the Club offers a good exposure to the French approach to cinema, and it is certainly a good way to hear (and speak) French.I am French and I have already seen these movies. Is it going to be boring?
No, for a simple reason: you can learn a lot about your own culture just from observing how other people react to it. Furthermore, we usually give some key analysis of the movies we show, trying to bring a pedagogic approach to the movie interpretation.Are the movies suitable for all audiences?
Most of them are. But to be very honest, French cinema is different than American cinema in some regards. It has typically less violence and hemoglobin, less special effects, and focuses more on human feelings. And human feelings can definitely be pretty intense too, if you think about it. If you have a doubt about the suitability, just drop us a line, we will let you know.Where is the FFCPA?
At the Palo Art Center, here are maps and directions.Where can I get a list of the movies
For upcoming movies, look at the top banner and for past movies, go to our Archive section.I'd like to help; how can I contribute? GETTING INVOLVED
Great! If you want to help by sponsoring, volunteering, becoming a member, or by just sending us your feedback, you can do so on our Getting Involved section.Is there any food?
We have coffee, regular and decaf, tea and water, as well as french wine. After the movie and discussion, the buffet displays pâté, cheese and pastries, crêpes and on special occasion, Champagne.
TO GET INVOLVED: Volunteering To read about our Values
TO SEE our Past Movie list: go here!
Not all the movies we show have
been rated. The presence of minors
under 18 will be accepted only if
accompanied by an adult. Thanks!
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