Film de Femmes Paris 2009

On 8th of March we celebrate the International women’s day. On this special day we commemorate women’s fight for the right of co-determination and equality with men in society and in their personal life. In some countries the international women’s day is an official bank holiday and is designated by the United

Nations. For these reasons, one of the most important film festivals, FILM DE FEMMES, has chosen the month of March to celebrate its 31st edition of the women’s film festival. Come to Paris and discover the world through the eyes of women!

Between the 13th and 22nd of March, you’ll have the possibility to get to know the newest films produced by women, which will widen your horizons.

The international women’s film festival, founded in 1979, invites each cinema-lover for ten days to take an interesting trip through the spectacular works of feminine directors coming from different countries and cultures. During these 10 intensive days there will be shown more than 150 interesting movies of both famous and less well known feminine directors.

The principal theme of the current festival’s edition is “invisible frontiers”. This topic transforms the FILM DE FEMMES 2009 into a very special event, where more than 30 films treat these invisible frontiers in a very creative and thoughtful way. Therefore they establish a relationship between the United States and Europe comparing their cultural and social diversity of both continents. Furthermore they emphasize the importance of European feminine director’s initiatives, as well as the meaning of the new global world in regard to delicate topics of society. Some of the presented films will be Clara (by Helma Sanders-Brahms, Germany), The Secret Life of Bees (by Gina Prince-Bythewood, USA), Le Murmure des ruines (by Liliane de Kermadec, France), Wendy and Lucy (by Kelly Reichardt, USA.) as well as a lot more incredible movies.

If you think this will be a normal, conventional film festival,you’re completely wrong. During those 10 days the festival offers you a huge amount of special events and competitions in the following categories: fantasy films, documentary films, short films, as well as the special prize awarded by the jury, the so called Graines de cinéphage. In addition, you can participate in numerous conferences and debates about the world of cinema which will captivate you.

The highlight of the festival will be the guest of honour, the famous and enchanting actress, singer and writer Anna Karina, who has been the muse of the Nouvell Vague. Furthermore the festival will commemorate the lifework of the famous actress, singer and dancer of different cabarets, Josephine Baker.

ilm De Femmes will take place in the city of Crétil which is in the suburbs of Paris. In this way you can combine without any problem a spectacular trip through the world of cinema with a trip to the wonderful city of love. If you rent one of the best apartments in Paris, your stay in the French capital will be an unforgettable experience!

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