The French government and Maria Bobroff, assistant professor of foreign languages, are again offering the opportunity to see French films on campus.
Bobroff is screening a series entitled CinMadame: Films By and About Francophone Women. The series began Sept. 14.
When asked about the festival’s theme, coordinator Bobroff said, “The films have story lines about the trials and tribulations of women in Francophone countries.”
Anna Finn, a sophomore French major said, “We’re learning the language; it’ll be interesting to learn about the culture at the same time.”
“It’s important to make these films available to a wider community, to expose the community to Francophone cultures and invite them onto campus,” said Bobroff. “The films portray different women and different aspects of women’s lives.”
Three of these films are also directed by women. Sophomore Sophie Bell said, “I want to see the point of view of the French female.”
First-year Ben Cyr said, “There is a sizeable difference in cultures.”
The presentation of these films is made possible by a grant from the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and the French Ministry of Culture. The grant is available every year for up to five years and can be applied for by colleges and universities.
The French Cultural Service belongs to the cultural network of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and operates under the French Embassy in the United States. Its mission is to promote French language and culture in partnership with local institutions Please visit www.consulfrance-chicago.org to find out more.
When asked about the grant, Bobroff said, “The goal is to bring access of Francophone cultures to campus communities with a long-term goal of setting up independent film festivals.”
The films are all taking take place in Joseph M. Bryan Jr. auditorium in the Frank Family Science Center. Admission to the films is free for everyone.
All films begin at 8 p.m. For those who do not speak French, all films are subtitled in English. More information about the films is available on the Guilford Web site.
Bobroff said, “We want to expose viewers to cinema and culture where there is more emphasis on character development and story line. These films provoke viewers to think and be involved.”
“French films have beautiful cinematography and interesting plot lines,” said sophomore Hannah Pioli.
“I’d like to see us (Guilford) become self supporting for future film festivals,” said Bobroff, “If at all possible, some movies will be purchased and given to the library for the permanent collection.
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Bobroff recieves French funding for CineMadame
Joe Overby
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September 22, 2006
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