Cine Lumiere at the French Institute is doing a rare showing of the classic brilliant film 'CAMILLE CLAUDEL' (Adjani, Depardieu).

We will meet at the French Institute in South Kensington at around 1.30pm to purchase our tickets (or feel free to purchase yours in advance if you like) and the film starts at 2pm. After the film, members will wonder down to the Hoop and Toy pub around the corner (34 Thurloe Place, London, SW7 2HQ). A regular member from the group (not an official organiser) will be there to coordinate things.

About the film:

The troubled life of Camille Claudel and her long relationship with Auguste Rodin are the subject of this passionate biographical drama. The end of their affair combines with Camille's increasing doubts about the value of her work to drive her into an emotional tumult that threatens to descend into insanity. Featuring a fearless, Oscar-nominated performance by Isabelle Adjani, and shot with a keen eye for period detail, Camille Claudel considers the ambivalent nature of insanity, the importance of status and money in the art world, and the position of women in a male-dominated society.

To sign up for this event, please follow the link:http://french.meetup.com/574/fr/calendar/10837371/

Cine Lumiere website: http://www.institut-f...

For our next visit outside the Capital, we shall be visiting the historic town of Canterbury, Kent. The town is famous for its cathedral, pilgrims and a castle from the time of William the Conqueror. Again, we shall be having a guided tour in French around the town, like the last time, there will be a small charge of £4.00 per person. The most direct train is from London Victoria to Canterbury East Railway Station.