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📅 Tuesday, April 8⏰ 6:15 PM
📍 Alliance Française Auckland
🎬 French film with English subtitles
Join us for the second screening of Mardi Cinéma, our monthly event celebrating the best of classic French cinema with expert insights. Each session features a renowned French film, followed by a discussion led by a specialist in the field.
This month, we continue our spotlight on Louis Malle with his 1960 cult classic Zazie dans le métro, a wildly inventive comedy based on the novel by Raymond Queneau. A whirlwind of slapstick humor and surrealist visuals, this film is a delightful ride through Paris, seen through the mischievous eyes of a 10-year-old girl.
🎥 Synopsis
Zazie, a bold and rebellious young girl, arrives in Paris to visit her uncle. Her dream? To ride the metro. But when a strike derails her plans, she embarks on a madcap adventure through the city, encountering a colorful cast of eccentric characters along the way. With its fast-paced editing and absurd humor, Zazie dans le métro remains a landmark of the French New Wave.
🎙️ Special Guest: Déborah Walker
Deborah is an Associate Professor of French at Waipapa Taumata Rau, The University of Auckland, specializing in cinema and translation. Her work explores French, New Zealand, and Māori cinema, with a strong focus on Indigenous film. She has co-directed the Wairoa Māori Film Festival since 2018, curating and translating Māori short films for international audiences.
🎟️ Tickets
AF Members: Free
Non-Members: $10
Please book your spot (even free one) from eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mardi-cinema-zazie-dans-le-metro-tickets-1278271988929?aff=oddtdtcreator
🎟️ Secure your spot now and rediscover the magic of classic French cinema!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
131 Remuera Road, Auckland, New Zealand 1050, New Zealand
