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Exclusive US Premier Screenings: Champs Elysees Film Festival in Berkeley (Nov. 7-8)

École Bilingue de Berkeley Partners with Champs Élysées Film Festival for Exclusive US Premier Screenings November 7 and 8, 2024

École Bilingue de Berkeley (EB) is pleased to announce its renewed partnership with the prestigious Champs Élysées Film Festival for its U.S. tour. The collaboration will bring two evenings of exclusive, pre-release screenings to Berkeley on November 7 and 8, 2024.

 

DAY ONE: SHORT & MEDIUM LENGTH FILMS

  • Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
  • Time: 7 PM – 9 PM
  • Venue: EB Lower School Campus
  • Admission: Free for adults 18+ (Space is limited, RSVP required)
  • RSVP here

The first evening will showcase a collection of short and medium-length films, including:

    • “Papillon” by Florence Miailhe (Animation, 12 minutes)*2024 César nominee
    • “Filante” by Marion Jamault (Animation, 9 minutes)
    • “Sirènes” by Sarah Malléon (Fiction, 16 minutes) *Winner of the 2024 CEFF Audience Award
    • “Petit Spartacus” by Sara Ganem (Fiction, 28 minutes) *2024 César nominee
    • “Les Liens du Sang” by Hakim Atoui (Fiction, 18 minutes) *Winner of the 2024 CEFF Grand Prix du Jury award; 2024 César nominee
  • “L’ourse et L’oiseau” by Marie Caudry (Animation, 26 minutes)

 

DAY TWO: FEATURE FILM & WINE RECEPTION

  • Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
  • Time: 6:30 PM – 9 PM
  • Venue: Meyer Sound Pearson Theater
  • Admission: $20 per ticket (18+ adults)
  • Purchase tickets here

The second evening will begin with a wine and cheese reception, followed by a screening of:

  • Animated short: “Beurk” by Loïc Espuche (80 minutes)*2024 César nominee
  • Feature documentary: “Habibi” by Florent Gouëlou (80 minutes)*Winner of the 2024 CEFF Audience Award

More details available at our website.

 

About École Bilingue de Berkeley

Founded in 1977, Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley isn’t just another bilingual school—it’s a pioneer in immersive education with nearly five decades of experience. EB’s unique program offers children unparalleled advantages in today’s globally connected world. Its international curriculum, blending French national and California state requirements, prepares students for success anywhere in the world. With over 40 nationalities represented, children experience true cultural diversity daily. Families become part of a diverse community while their children blossom into confident, multilingual global citizens.

 

About the Champs-Élysées Film Festival

Established in 2012 by Sophie Dulac, the Champs-Élysées Film Festival is an annual event in Paris that showcases bold, ambitious, and previously unseen films celebrating freedom, commitment, and authenticity.

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Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $20*
*$20 ticket includes wine and cheese reception, plus film discussion, and screening of one short and one feature film
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, In Person, Movies
Venue: Pearson Theater at Meyer Sound
Address: 2837 10th Street, Berkeley CA 94702

Friday, November 8, 2024

6:30 am   Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)  FREE*
*Free rides every Friday on San Francisco Richmond Ferries from November 1 to end of 2024. No reservations required but seats are first come first served
9:00 am   Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)  FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
10:00 am   SF’s Holiday Ice Skating Rink at Union Square: 2024 Opening Weekend  $20*
*$20 adult tix (includes skate rental)
11:00 am   “Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)  FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
4:00 pm   SF’s Annual German Autumn Lantern Festival (2024)  FREE*
*Free event. Food & drinks can be purchased on site.
5:00 pm   $1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)  FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:30 pm   SF’s “Chinatown Night Market” 2024 (Every Second Friday)  FREE
5:30 pm   November 2024 Waverly Block Party (SF’s Chinatown)  FREE
6:00 pm   Mini Masterpieces Holiday Gifts Show  FREE
6:00 pm   Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink Opening Ceremony 2024 (San Ramon)  
7:00 pm   FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm   “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (The Function)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:00 pm   “You Are Here” Chinatown Shorts, Open Door Series Screening  FREE*
*Walk-ins are welcome, free!
7:00 pm   “Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)  FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pm   SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:00 pm   Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)  FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:30 pm   East Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)  FREE
8:00 pm   40% Off Tix to Evocative drama ‘The Gulf’ Playing at NCTC (Oct. 18 – Nov. 24)  $38.50*
*Get 40% off tickets w/ secret code FUN40 at nctcsf.org - Promo code is valid on all tickets except already-discounted tickets for students/educators/seniors/veterans.
8:00 pm   SF’s 17-Year Run “Secret Improv Society” (Fridays & Saturdays)  $20*
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8:00 pm   $5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show  $11.94*
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*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
9:00 pm   $5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)  $16.37*
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10:00 pm   Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Late Night (Nov. 8)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Must arrive 30 minutes early for guaranteed entry. All shows are 18 & over with valid photo ID. Like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum.
10:00 pm   SF’s Free Late Night “Crazy Funny Asians” 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)  FREE*
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