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Chosen by the EFBA french teacher group, this movie is in French with French sub-titles! It is ideal for those who want to test their french or simply pick up a few words.
The above image is the hardcover english version of Volume 1, which we would gladly order for anyone interested by a translation.
Please email us your request.

Learn French with
the correct
French Connection

And for the toddlers:

A New French
Immersion Preschool
For children 3 to 5
Mountain View
(border P-A)

Go to the Theater
with

A French Film Club
Partner

When in France
Live like the French
in a French Home
near Paris (60K)
Call 33-6-7128-5059
In the U-S: 408-354-4185

FAQ: Wherewhatwhenhowwho

Why Palo Alto?

The FFCPA, under its original name "The French Cine Club of Palo Alto" and with a previous management team was located for 30 years at Palo Alto Art Center. On January 2011, the Art Center undertook a major remodeling project , hence our obligation to find a new location.

The ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF PALO ALTO, in its PARISH HALL has welcomed us on January 2011.
The address is 555 Waverley Street, Palo Alto CA 94301

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 Parish Hall on the campus of All Saints Church, 555 Waverley St, 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.

You say 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 pre-2008 Movie list: go here! List needs to be updated. It will be done as soon as possible.

These are the posters of the movie screened in 2011.

Cycle 1-Jan Feb: Remake + Biography+ Novel

Cycle 2-Mar Apr: Movies from Quebec

Cycle 3-May: No specific theme - Showedd by Member requests.

Cycle 4-June July: Summer Blockbusters of the past.

Cycle 5 - September December on the theme "La Seduction" in French Cinema
	Special Family MovieMatinee
		End of Year Program 2012 starts on January 6

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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!

Bastille Day Cash Bar Sponsor
by The Gourmet Corner
The wines served were:

Red: Lalande de Pomerol 2008
Red: Saumur Champigny (Cabernet)2009
Red: Lirac - Black Grenache and Syrah
White: Haut Poitou 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Bright Rosé: Tavel

You can expect similar quality french
wines at all our Movienights.

Call or click on picture below to order

Member of:

ACT for Mental Health

Next Movies

Tickets Here

Full Program

2011 Movies

Learn French with the correct French Connection

And for the toddlers:

A New French Immersion Preschool For children 3 to 5 Mountain View (border P-A)

Go to the Theater with

A French Film Club Partner

When in France Live like the French in a French Home near Paris (60K) Call 33-6-7128-5059 In the U-S: 408-354-4185

FAQ: Wherewhatwhenhowwho

Why Palo Alto?

The FFCPA, under its original name "The French Cine Club of Palo Alto" and with a previous management team was located for 30 years at Palo Alto Art Center. On January 2011, the Art Center undertook a major remodeling project , hence our obligation to find a new location.

The ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF PALO ALTO, in its PARISH HALL has welcomed us on January 2011. The address is 555 Waverley Street, Palo Alto CA 94301

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?

Where is the FFCPA?

At the Parish Hall on the campus of All Saints Church, 555 Waverley St, 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.

You say 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 pre-2008 Movie list: go here! List needs to be updated. It will be done as soon as possible.

These are the posters of the movie screened in 2011.

Cycle 1-Jan Feb: Remake + Biography+ Novel

Cycle 2-Mar Apr: Movies from Quebec

Cycle 3-May: No specific theme - Showedd by Member requests.

Cycle 4-June July: Summer Blockbusters of the past.

Cycle 5 - September December on the theme "La Seduction" in French Cinema

Special Family

MovieMatinee

End of Year Program

2012 starts on January 6

Bastille Day Cash Bar Sponsor by The Gourmet Corner The wines served were:

Looking for an authentic French Restaurant with great Parisian food and ambience? Try BISTRO VIDA 641 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park

Annual Sponsor of our desserts

At Stanford Shopping Center

OTHER SPONSORS

At Artisan Wine Depot Mountain View

The best Creperie of Palo Alto

Vacation in France:

Provence? Languedoc? Call Martine here in Santa Cruz!