French Film Night The Chorus

Join us for our monthly French Film Night on Friday 30 October at the Globe Theatre !
The film will start at 7.30 pm !

The film The Chorus (Les choristes)  will be screened in French with English subtitles.1948. Clément Mathieu, an unemployed music teacher, finds a job as proctor in a correctional boarding school for minors. Although particularly harsh, the educational policies of the school's director, Rachin, are proving ineffectual. Clément sets out to change the pupils' lives by acquainting them with the magic and power of music.

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Talk with Mélody Boulissière

Join us for a talk with Mélody Boulissière on Thursday 29 October at the French Community Library.

The talk will be preceded by the screening of a few animation short films by the artist.The event will start at 9.30 am !

Mélody Boulissière is a French animation filmmaker, director, screenwriter, and animator known for her short films that blend traditional animation techniques such as oil pastel and collage. Her work has been recognized at major international festivals, including the Cinéfondation section at the Festival de Cannes.She is the 2026 artist in residence at Cinematic Arts Miramar (CAM) in Wellington. CAM is one of the five artistic residencies offered by the Villa Antipode.

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French Animation Film - Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants

Join us for a screening of the French animation film Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants on Saturday 7, 14, 21, 28 November at the French Community Library! The film will start at 2 pm !The animation film Minuscule: La Vallée des fourmis perdues is mostly without dialogues and is suitable for general audiences (G rating).Somewhere in the forest, a stranded ladybug joins forces with a squad of black ants to retrieve a tin box of delicious sugar cubes to the hive. A battalion of fierce red ants has already set their sights on the loot. Who shall prevail? Free event, donations welcome.

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Novembre Numérique 2026

November is coming! Alliance Française Palmerston North is once again hosting a series of video game and virtual reality experiences at the French Community Library. Every year, Alliance Française celebrates Novembre Numérique by showcasing a range of exciting digital technologies for everyone to enjoy. Come and try our VR headsets and explore the interactive exhibitions we carefully select each year. You can also discover the beautiful world of Tchia on PlayStation and enjoy a variety of fun and educational games on our tablets. No registration is required. Simply visit us at Square Edge, 47 The Square, and a member of our team will be there to welcome you and guide you through the activities.

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Alliance Française Palmerston North

Alliance Française Palmerston North and its predecessor the “Cercle Français” have been actively promoting interest in the French language and culture since 1949.


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