Abu Dhabi will be tapping into all things French with the launch of The Francophone Week kicking off today and ending on March 19. The week is divided into different themes for each day with 'Culture and Music' kicking off on Monday followed by 'French Language and Cinema' on Tuesday and 'Art' to close the event.
Highlights from the three days include a round table and debate on the Francophone artistic experience at the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research, presented by H.E. Patrice Paoli, Ambassador of France to the UAE and including movie director Salem Ibrahimi, caricaturist Plantu and musician Eric Preterre.
The 'French Language and Cinema' day will include a film projection of 'Mon Colonel', by Laurent Herbiet at the Cultural Foundation as well as a screening of the popular animated feature, 'Ratatouille'.
Rounding off the event, an exhibition of works by visual artist Nja Mahdaoui at the Ghaf Gallery will be on display.
Highlights from the three days include a round table and debate on the Francophone artistic experience at the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research, presented by H.E. Patrice Paoli, Ambassador of France to the UAE and including movie director Salem Ibrahimi, caricaturist Plantu and musician Eric Preterre.
The 'French Language and Cinema' day will include a film projection of 'Mon Colonel', by Laurent Herbiet at the Cultural Foundation as well as a screening of the popular animated feature, 'Ratatouille'.
Rounding off the event, an exhibition of works by visual artist Nja Mahdaoui at the Ghaf Gallery will be on display.
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