Exclusive US Premier Screenings: Champs Elysees Film Festival in Berkeley (Nov. 7-8)
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Pearson Theater at Meyer Sound | 2837 10th Street, Berkeley CA 94702
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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:
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- “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.
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*
