French Cinémathèque: Olga – July 2024 (in English)
Mon, Jul 22
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Time & Location
Jul 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
online
Guests
About the Event
One Film One Federation (OFOF), in collaboration with Telescope Film, presents French Cinémathèque – a celebration of Francophone cinema offering a curated selection of monthly films from January – December, 2024. AF Chapter members worldwide can enjoy the monthly selection on specified streaming platforms followed by a free hosted discussion in English with industry experts.
Telescope Film, the only site in the US exclusively for international film and TV, now offers a dedicated page for France. Looking for a particular French film or show? Search our comprehensive database to find out if it’s streaming in the US and where. Not sure what to watch (as long as it’s French!)? See what’s new and what’s popular from France, or browse our curated content – there’s a new themed collection every month. From the classics of the French New Wave to the latest series, the French page on Telescope is a home for fans of French film and TV.
Olga (2023) Director: Elie Grappe Starring: Thea Brogli, Nastya Budiashkina, Sabrina Rubtsova, Caterina Barloggio
15-year-old Olga, a talented Ukrainian gymnast, lives in exile in Switzerland. While she tries to adjust to life in a new country, the 2013 Euromaidan protests break out in Ukraine. As Olga attempts to enter the European Gymnastics Championship, the sweeping changes in her home country begin to shape her life.
Discussions will take place on the fourth Monday of each month. Participants are encouraged to watch the film via streaming before attending the discussion.
This event will be in English on Zoom
Free for members
Non-members can purchase tickets ($10)
You'll get the link to register in the confirmation email.