UPCOMING EVENTS

Les membres du club de lecture “Joie de Lire” vont se réunir pour discuter du livre Oscar et la dame rose de Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt.

On se retrouve à l’Alliance Française de Sacramento, 2420 N St., de 15h à 17h.  Apportez un goûter ou une boisson à partager si vous voulez.

Résumé: Oscar et la Dame rose, publié en 2002, fait partie du « Cycle de l’invisible », une série de romans où l’écrivain met en scène des enfants confrontés aux croyances. À travers des conversations entre un personnage plus âgé et un enfant, Schmitt montre comment la spiritualité peut aider quelqu’un à vivre pleinement.

Ce roman nous présente Oscar, leucémique de 10 ans, à travers les lettres qu’il adresse à Dieu. Il a commencé à les écrire sur les conseils de Mamie-Rose, une vieille femme visiteuse d’hôpital avec laquelle il se noue d’amitié.  

En plus de traiter de la spiritualité, Schmitt arrive à aborder avec brio le sujet difficile des enfants hospitalisés sans tomber dans le mélo-dramatique. (Lepetitlitteraire.fr)

Bonne lecture!

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Welcome the Fall with Pizza and Red Wine at the Alliance!

Ticket price includes two slices of pizza and two glasses of delicious French red wine (for those over 21).

Space is limited and there will be no ticket purchase at the door, so reserve your place now by sending a check or paying online by credit card.

Members: $10; non-members: $15. Please purchase your ticket online or at the office by Tuesday, October 4.

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Join us for our October Soirée Cinéma, where we’ll screen the 2011 romantic drama La fille du puisatier.

The film will be presented in French with English subtitles, with a discussion following the film. Please bring snacks to share. Reservations are not required, but come early to ensure a seat!

This is a free event for members and their guests, but donations are highly appreciated to support the Ciné-Club and continue building our video library collection.

Directed by and featuring Daniel Auteuil, this movie also stars Astrid Bergès-Frisbey and Nicolas Duvauchelle.  The screenplay by Auteuil is based on the 1940 French film of the same name written and directed by Marcel Pagnol.

In 1930s southern France, a father is torn between his sense of honor and his deep love for his daughter when she gets in trouble with the wealthy son of a shopkeeper.   (IMDb)

Freshen up your wardrobe in time for the falling temps and the upcoming holidays at our Fall French Fashion Show at 6 pm Thursday, October 27, at Katia’s Collections. Boutique owner and fashion expert Katia Davies-Kemmler will present a variety of stylish outfits worn by Alliance members and friends – and give invaluable tips on how to dress à la française. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. The event benefits the Alliance Française de Sacramento. Cost: $15 members, $20 non-members.

Purchase tickets online, pay by credit card when you call the office, or send your check to the Alliance office.
(916) 453-1723.

This event is at Katia’s Collections, 5619 H Street, Sacramento CA 95819.