About this Event
? Tuesday, 4 August
⏰ 6 PM
? Alliance Française Auckland
? French film with English subtitles
We’re continuing our Mardi Cinéma cycle with another essential classic of French cinema: Que la bête meure by Claude Chabrol.
? La cérémonie
Sophie, a quiet and reserved maid, is hired by a wealthy bourgeois family in the French countryside. Illiterate and secretive, she forms an unexpected bond with Jeanne, a rebellious and outspoken postal worker. As their friendship deepens, resentment toward the family grows, fueled by class tensions, misunderstandings, and unspoken frustrations. What begins as a subtle social drama slowly escalates into a chilling and explosive confrontation. With La Cérémonie, Chabrol delivers a sharp critique of social divides, wrapped in a tense and unsettling psychological thriller.
?️ Special Guest: A cinema expert will join us for a discussion after the screening.
?️ Tickets
AF Members: $5
Non-Members: $10
Ticket includes drinks and nibbles
Limited seating (20 spots)
Event venue & nearby stays
Alliance Française Auckland, 131 Remuera Road, Auckland, New Zealand
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