An education outreach initiative that offers students in the tri-state area the unique opportunity to attend award-winning performances and films selected for their artistic excellence and connection to French and Francophone cultures.
Open to All Students: French as well as non-French speakers from K to 12th grade.
Free for Public Schools: Tickets are always free for public and charter schools and affordable for others ($5 per student for films, $8 per student for performances, free for chaperones).
Daytime Performances: Events take place in FIAF’s 360-seat theater on weekday mornings, to suit school schedules.
Post-Show Discussions: After each event, students participate in an interactive Q&A session with the artists, which helps them build a stronger comprehension of the arts.
Study Guides: Committed to creating impactful and long-lasting experiences for students, FIAF helps educators prepare their classes through study guides, which include detailed content about the event and suggestions for pre-/post-event activities.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 11am Followed by a Q&A with Bertrand Delaye and Cyril Coisne from the French Football Academy in New York
FIAF Florence Gould Hall
Grades 9 & up • 102 min • In French with English subtitles
Mitri is a talented footballer who dreams of leaving Senegal and playing for one of the big European clubs. But when his dream comes true, the reality is far from what he expected and Mitri must embark on an odyssey requiring all of his cunning. Set within France’s competitive soccer leagues, the film is a poignant coming of age story as well as an insightful portrait of French society.
Friday, December 6, 2019 at 11am Followed by a Q&A with Juliette Deschamps
FIAF Florence Gould Hall
Grades 5 & up • 60 min
SOLD OUT
Mixing captivating video projection, live jazz music, and powerful storytelling, this exceptional performance paints an extraordinary portrait of Queen Dido, the legendary founder of Carthage. The film features young residents of Tunis’s underprivileged neighborhoods and offers a unique opportunity to introduce students to Tunisia’s multi-layered cultural heritage.
Friday, February 7, 2020 at 11am Followed by a Q&A with Jean-François Laguionie
FIAF Florence Gould Hall
Grades 3–8 • 76 min • In French with English subtitles
In this charming movie animated in sumptuous style, the world is an unfinished canvas populated by characters who go in search of their creator. This briskly paced French production deals with themes of identity and imagination in a gorgeous animation and lively action.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 11am Followed by a Q&A with a special guest
FIAF Florence Gould Hall
Grades 9 & up • 84 min • In French with English subtitles
A poetic and funny documentary, Swagger carries us into the astonishing minds of 11 teenagers growing up in one of the most underprivileged suburbs around Paris, France. Despite their life difficulties these kids have dreams and ambitions. And no one will take that from them!
Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 11am Followed by a Q&A with the musicians
FIAF Florence Gould Hall
All grades • 60 min
SOLD OUT
People of Earth will perform original music from their dynamic repertoire of pan-Caribbean music, lead interactive activities, and share personal stories of exploration and cultural connection within the Francophone world and the Americas. The concert will transport students into a unique musical world!
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 11am Followed by a Q&A with a special guest
FIAF Florence Gould Hall
Grades 6 & up • 115 min • In French with English subtitles
In this engaging César-winning documentary, ecological rights advocate Cyril Dion and actress-filmmaker Mélanie Laurent take us on a journey to meet the pioneers who are re-inventing agriculture, energy, democracy, and education. The film gives us a hopeful glimpse of what tomorrow’s world could be.
An intimate story told through the voices of two children who rebel against gender stereotypes and societal expectations, She No Princess, He No Hero engages students with contemporary issues, while exposing them to international artistic creation and inter-cultural dialogue.
FIAF Young Audience Programs are supported by the Fondation d'entreprise Engie and, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. The programs are also made possible by the generous support of our donors.
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