ATLANTA FRANCOPHONIE FESTIVAL 2025
UPCOMING EVENTS
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“Festin Boréal” (2023) | Movie Screening
Struck by an arrow, a moose escapes its pursuers to die deep in the forest, feasting on its fellow creatures. The banquet is the occasion for games, rituals and conflicts between species and rivals from the same families. By spring, there’ll be nothing left of the giant but the silhouette of his body imprinted on nature.
“La Petite et Le Vieux” (2024) | Movie Screening
1980s, Quebec. Ten-year-old Jo is on a mission to save her father, who is too busy being unhappy. But when she meets Roger, the gruff new neighbor, she may see things differently.
Training for Teachers of French DLI
Enseignants de français DLI, rejoignez-nous pour cette formation gratuite en présentiel, avec pour objectif d’optimiser les pratiques pédagogiques ainsi que la collaboration éducative en immersion (DLI).
The Many Faces of Sound: Where Science, Art and Technology Meet
Dr. Annaelle Devergnas (Emory University) will present an event at the intersection of sound and neuroscience, while Dr. Gil Weinberg (Georgia Tech University) will introduce his work involving technological innovation and musical creation.
Suprêmes | Film Screening
As the violence escalates between the police and youth in the Paris suburbs, hip hop culture spreads as the best means to express revolt. Two boys become the voice of a generation and the biggest French rap group ever: Supreme NTM.
Beltline Westside Bike Tour | Save the Date
Join the Francophonie community for a fun bike tour of the Atlanta Beltline Westside! Enjoy the trail’s charm and learn about the past, present, and future of the project.
Francophone Short Films Night
Join us for a Francophone movie night, with a selection of short films from French-speaking countries.
Francophonie Cocktail Brunch Buffet
We invite the Atlanta Francophone & Francophile community to join us for a casual cocktail brunch buffet, to celebrate the Francophonie and share a meal together.
International Francophone Career Fair
Connect with global French-speaking companies and discover career opportunities at our Francophone Career Fair.
Training for Students of French
Students of French, please join us for this one-hour training where we will discuss resources related to the Olympic Games in your French class.
Carmen Opera: Songs and a Chat
The Alliance Française Atlanta is welcoming the cast of GSU's Carmen for live excerpts accompanied by a pianist and a round table discussion, followed by a Q&A in its auditorium.
Training for Teachers of French
Teachers of French (K-12), please join us for this one-hour training where we will discuss how to use resources related to the Olympic Games in your French class.
Francophonie Cocktail Brunch Buffet
We invite the Atlanta Francophone & Francophile community to join us for a casual cocktail brunch buffet, to celebrate the Francophonie and share a meal together.
Francophone Short Films Night
Join us for a screening of a selection of 3 short films from French-speaking countries. As we gear for the upcoming Olympics, all 3 films will be about Sports.
Sports and Diplomacy: Four Francophone Leading Voices beyond the Field
Join us for a panel on sports diplomacy between the US and the francophone world, where sport diplomacy expert Lindsay Krasnoff will be in conversation with three Francophone athletes.
Francophonie Atlanta Beltline Westside Bike Tour
Join the Francophonie community for a fun bike tour of the Atlanta Beltline Westside! Enjoy the trail’s charm and learn about the past, present, and future of the project.
Documentary Screening | “Alliance(s) Française(s)” (2023)
Join us for an exclusive screening of the TV5Monde documentary Alliance(s) Française(s), in celebration of the 140th anniversary of Alliances Françaises around the world!
International Francophone Career Fair
Connect with global French-speaking companies and discover career opportunities at our Francophone Career Fair
Night of Ideas / Nuit des Idées 2024 Atlanta
Atlanta’s popular Night of Ideas event returns to explore the theme of urban mutations through the lenses of the environment, Afro-futurism, and artistic expression.
Théâtre du Rêve presents “Le Malade Imaginaire”
Experience the magic of Théâtre du Rêve, Atlanta’s unique French-language theatre company, as they bring Molière’s timeless comedy, Le Malade Imaginaire, to life.
Vive La Francophonie | Olympic Games Drawing Contest
Teachers and French learners alike are welcome to participate in a drawing contest celebrating the spirit of the Olympics.
European Film Festival of Atlanta 2023 | Three Francophone film screenings
Join us May 12th through 14th, 2023 at Plaza Atlanta for three days of vibrant and engaging cinema, showcasing the colorful variety of European on-screen storytelling while exploring the many expressions of European Identity.
Gens de La Fontaine | A play about La Fontaine | Atlanta International School
Join Francophonie Atlanta and the Ecole du Samedi for a play entirely IN FRENCH about famous French fabulist Jean de La Fontaine, created by the French collective AUX ARTS ETC...
Gens de La Fontaine | A play about La Fontaine | Alliance Française Atlanta
Join Francophonie Atlanta, the Ecole du Samedi, and the Alliance Française Atlanta for a play entirely IN FRENCH about famous French fabulist Jean de La Fontaine, created by the French collective AUX ARTS ETC...
The Anonymous Lover | The Atlanta Opera
The Atlanta Opera’s acclaimed Discoveries series continues with The Anonymous Lover, an opera written in 1780 by the groundbreaking Black composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges.
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“Je Me Soulève” (2022) | Movie Screening
Twenty young actors are brought together for a creation lab by stage directors Véronique and Gabrielle Côté, to create a collective work at one of the great national theatres. Over a full year, they scour contemporary Québécois poetry to tap into the spirit of the times. Whether in workshop settings or at the four corners of the territory, we watch the creative process of Je me soulève unfold.
Ibeyi Concert in Atlanta
French sisters Ibeyi will start their highly-anticipated North American tour in March 2023. Following their third album Spell 31 release last May and the unfortunate postponement of their tour, Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Diaz will finally bring their powerful new show, including a full live band, to fourteen major American cities, including Atlanta.
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“La Ligne” (2022) | Movie Screening
Join us for a film screening of La Ligne, a fictional drama centered on 35-year-old Margaret, charged with a three-month restraining order for having hit her mother. But the 200 meters that now separate her from her home only exacerbate her desire to come closer to her family.
Hawks VS Grizzlies | Meet & Greet with Clint Capela
Join us on Sunday, March 26th and take advantage of a Swiss Community Ticket Package at State Farm Arena as the Atlanta Hawks take on the Memphis Grizzlies. Swiss Atlanta Hawks star Clint Capela will say hello to ticket buyers through this offer.
Annual Francophonie Brunch
The Annual Francophonie Brunch is back after a Covid hiatus! We invite the Atlanta Francophone & Francophile community to join us for a sumptuous Brunch buffet, to celebrate the Francophonie and share a meal together.
Théâtre du Rêve presents “Vive La Fontaine”
Théâtre du Rêve, Atlanta’s unique French-language theatre, is making their return to live performance with “Vive La Fontaine”. It’s song, dance, storytelling, puppetry, and spoken word. It’s for all ages, from 3 to 103: an invitation to sit by the metaphorical fire and listen to a master’s tales.
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Training for Students of French
Students of French, learn how to improve your spoken skills in the French class and how to get more involved. During this online training, we will work on ways to motivate yourself to improve and feel more confident when speaking French.
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Training for Teachers of French - REWATCH
Teachers of French, learn how to improve your students' spoken skills in the French class and get them more involved. During this online training, we will work on ways to motivate the students to improve and feel more confident when speaking, while following the DELF guidelines.
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Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting | SOLD OUT
Join us at Halfway Crooks for a beer tasting and brewery tour led by Belgian co-owner Joran Van Ginderachter and his wife Sarah Demeunynck. Enjoy a tasting (led in French, of course!) and a behind-the-scenes look into the brewery located in the Summerhill neighborhood of Atlanta.
Café des Sciences at Georgia Tech
Join us for the "Café des Sciences" at Georgia Tech, to discover the work of Mathieu Dahan, a young French researcher in Atlanta, specializing in resilient systems. Presentations will be in French and refreshments will be served.
Frénésies | Music & Theater
Frénésies is an enthusiastic ritual, a wandering in the tumult of a claimed freedom. It tells the story of Thomas, an islander "without horizon", sometimes candid, who meets his reversed double Bilal who will make him juggle between disturbing and ecstatic situations around an unforgettable trip on the American roads.
“FREDA” (2021) | Movie Screening & Discussion
Join us for a film screening of the Cannes 2021 award-winning Haitian film FREDA, followed by a discussion between the director, Gessica Généus and Edvige Edvige Jean-François, Executive Director of the Center for Studies on Africa and Its Diaspora (CSAD) at Georgia State University.
Panel Discussion: the Workplace of the Future
Join our panel of business leaders for a discussion to understand how the workplace is evolving after the Covid-19 pandemic, how to define its new purpose and how to best prepare for these changes.
Night of Ideas / Nuit des Idées 2023 Atlanta
Join Villa Albertine, The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs for the return of Night of Ideas, Villa Albertine’s flagship evening of debates, performances, and conversations.