Alliance Française de Grosse Pointe

La Petite Vadrouille
2025-05-17 13:30 (America/Detroit) | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
Join us for our monthly French film screening followed by a discussion in English. Films are in French with English subtitles.This month’s film is La Petite Vadrouille.
Translation: LOVE BOAT
Comedy (2024) – Directed by Bruno Podalydes
Starring Daniel Auteuil Justine, her husband and their friends come up with a solution
to their money problems: organize a fake romantic cruise for
Franck, a wealthy investor.

Groupe de Conversation May
2025-05-14 18:00 | Village Grille, 16930 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park, MI, United States
Join us at our monthly French Conversation Group. This event is free of charge and we welcome French speakers of every level.
For information, email afgpeducation@gmail.com.

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French Navy Coast Guard Vessel: The Fulmar
2025-05-04 15:00 - 16:30 | Alliance de Française de Detroit / French Institute of Michigan, 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 2925, Bingham Farms, MI, 48025, United States
(Lecture in French)
Free Event
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You are cordially invited to a special lecture by Lieutenant Commander François Mauger, presenting Mission Cadillac: From Saint-Pierre et Miquelon to Detroit.
Lieutenant Commander Mauger will introduce the French Navy vessel FULMAR and discuss its mission in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon.
The presentation will cover:

The French Maritime Territory, the second largest in the world
The strategic role of the Navy in protecting and enhancing these vast maritime territories
The mission and operations of the Fulmar
The unique challenges faced by vessels operating in such environments

Join us for this fascinating insight into modern naval operations and the global presence of the French Navy.
On Monday, May 5th, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. there will be 45 minute guided tours of the FULMAR, docked in Detroit: Eight total depending on interest/registration. (Visits in French or English for citizens of NATO member countries, 10 persons at a time).
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Please bring your passport for the visit.
Check this link, if you need to check if you are a citizen of NATO member countries.

French Cinémathèque: The French Dispatch
2025-04-28 19:00 | Online
French Cinémathèque
One Film One Federation (OFOF), in collaboration with Telescope Film, presents a celebration of Francophone cinema offering a curated selection of monthly films through 2025. Alliance Française members can enjoy the monthly selection followed by a free hosted discussion in English with Peter
Debruge, Chief Film Critic of Variety.
Telescope Film, the only site in the US exclusively for international film and TV, now offers a dedicated page for France.
Monday, April 28 7 pm The French Dispatch REGISTER HERE
Language: English (2021) Directed by Wes Anderson
Editor Arthur Howitzer Jr. runs the French Dispatch, a satellite publication of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun. After he dies, the French Dispatch is set to cease operations. The magazine’s journalists assemble for a final issue – a collection of stories set in the fictional 20th century French town of Ennui-sur-Blasé.

Malandain Ballet Bizarritz
2025-04-26 - 2025-04-27 | Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway St, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Malandain Ballet Biarritz has become one of the most important
companies of the French choreographic landscape. This original
production combines Antonio Vivaldi’s famous Four Seasons
and the little-known work of his contemporary and compatriot
Giovanni Antonio Guido, Seasons.
Members of Alliance Française de Grosse Pointe
Enjoy a 15% discount using promo code: ALLIANCE
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Groupe de Conversation April
2025-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Grille, 16930 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park, MI, United States

Ciné Club: Tant Que Le Soleil Frappe
2025-04-19 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
Translation: BEATING SUN
Drama (2022) – Directed by Philippe Petit
Socially-aware tale of one man’s struggle to convert a square of
urban Marseilles wasteland into a beautiful garden and a place
of value for the people rather than the profiteers. Max, a tenacious
landscape architect moonlighting as a gardener, enters a
competition to rejuvenate the square as a garden space to
reinforce social bonds in the city.

Cercle de Lecture: Houris
2025-04-12 10:00 | MI
Houris, de Kamel Daoud

Adventures in the Louvre
2025-04-03 16:00 | Online
with Elaine Sciolino
Thursday, April 3, 4 pm ET REGISTER HERE
Join us as Elaine Sciolino, author of Adventures in the Louvre,
guides us on a virtual visit to this magical place.

French Cinémathèque: L'événement
2025-03-24 19:00 | Online
The Federation of AF USA’s One Film One Federation program presents French Cinémathèque in collaboration with Telescope Film. Watch the film at home via streaming, then join us as Peter Debruge, Chief Film Critic for Variety, discussion about L’événement.
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Le Mois de la Francophonie
2025-03-20 00:00 - 23:59 | Online
The Délégation du Québec à Boston has made 250 free copies of the film Hôtel Silence available to AF members to watch on March 20th, le Jour de la Francophonie. Register now to get one of the 250 free access links to watch the film. You will receive the link before March 20, and you will have 24 hours to watch the film from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM ET. Don’t miss this chance!
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Ciné Club: Ma famile et le loup
2025-03-15 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
Saturday, March 15th, at 1:30 PM
MA FAMILLE ET LE LOUP (2018)
Director: Adria Gracia
Fiction, All Audiences, Adventure
Running Time: 1h25m
Everybody is gathered to celebrate Granny Sara’s 80th birthday at the seaside family house. It’s a beautiful summer for 9 years old Hugo. However, this year Granny Sara has fallen ill. One night, she brings together the family to tell the story of the Wolf. Someday the animal will come and take her away forever. Will Hugo manage to protect his grandma from the mysterious beast?
This film is appropriate for all ages.

Les Filles du Roi
2025-03-12 16:00 | Online
Join us for a discussion with genealogist Lisa Elvin-Staltari of the Société des Filles du Roi et Soldats du Carignan who will talk about the remarkable legacy of the Filles du Roi, the “King’s Daughters,” and the soldiers who helped establish New France.
Lisa Elvin-Staltari’s professional background includes over 20 years as a professional teacher, sales consultant trainer public speaker, radio host and writer.
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Cercle de Lecture: Les Jeux de L'Amour et de la Mort
2025-03-01 10:00 | MI
Les Jeux de L’Amour et de la Mort de Fred Vargas

French Cinémathèque: Le Comte de Monte Cristo
2025-02-24 19:00 | MI
French Cinémathèque: Le Comte de Monte Cristo
Monday, February 24 at 4pm PT / 7pm ET
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The Federation of AF USA’s One Film One Federation program presents French Cinémathèque in collaboration with Telescope Film. Watch the film at home via streaming, then join us as Peter Debruge, Chief Film Critic for Variety, discussion about Le Comte de Monte Cristo

Bizet’s Carmen at Orchestra Hall
2025-02-23 15:00 | Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Avenue, MI, 48201, United States
This beloved opera by French composer Georges Bizet is coming to Detroit. Jader Bignanmini leads an all-star cast with the DSO in a performance celebrating the opera’s 150th anniversary.
Mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges has “the allure, fiery stage presence, and a stunning voice at its prime” (Chicago Tribune) required for the title role.
The AF Grosse Pointe has reserved a block of 20 tickets for the performance.
SOLD OUT
Limited to 20 seats, first come first serve. Tickets will be delivered to you in February.
Ticket holders are invited to attend an optional pre-concert lecture before the performance, at 2:00 PM.
We hope you can join us in attending this fabulous event together!
SOLD OUT

Groupe de Conversation February
2025-02-18 18:00 | Village Grille, 16930 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park, MI, United States

CIné Club: Les Choristes
2025-02-15 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
LES CHORISTES (2004)
Director: Christophe Barratier
Musical/Drama
Running Time: 1h37m
Pierre is an aimless child at an austere boarding school in France. The students and faculty are constantly at odds with one another, until a music teacher, Clement Mathieu, arrives and starts a choir. Clement tries to change the reactionary policies of the school, choosing to encourage his students. Amusing, uplifting, passionate film that has become a classic.

Cercle de Lecture: L'ambassadrice
2025-02-15 10:00 | MI
L’ambassadrice de Gilbert Sinoué

Art Dealer Berthe Weill’s Contribution to French Art History: A Conversation with Lynn Gumpert and Beth Gersh-Nesic
2025-02-13 16:00 | MI
Thursday, February 13, at 4pm ET

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Fête des rois (registration closed)
2025-01-26 14:00 | Grosse Pointe History Center, 375 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States
WHO WILL BE KING? WHO WILL BE QUEEN?
Join us for a fun afternoon and enjoy a family oriented French film, followed by a special dessert. Galette des Rois will be served to all, and kings and queens will be declared according to the tradition.
Epiphanie, or Fête des Rois is a holiday traditionally celebrated on January 6th to commemorate the visit of the Three Kings to Jesus when he was born, bearing with them precious gifts. Today, this occasion is commemorated throughout the month of January, up to Mardi Gras day. A galette des Rois dessert is shared with all present, and whoever finds a special token, la fève, in their piece is declared king or queen.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN AND FREE TO ALL AFGP MEMBERS. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ALSO WELCOME.
REGISTRATION FOR ATTENDING IS MANDATORY IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT.
CHILDREN UNDER 14 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
SPACE IS LIMITED, SO BOOK EARLY!
RSVP BY JANUARY 21ST.
Sorry, registration is new closed.

Notre-Dame Brûle
2025-01-18 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
2022 — Thriller/Drama. Running time 1h.50m.
Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
An exploration of the impact of the 2019 fire at the medieval cathedral on a diverse group of Parisians, as inspired by true accounts from French firefighters. Nail-biting, thrilling, and dangerous. An homage to the amazing opening in December 2024 following the five-year miraculous reconstruction of this world famous, iconic and historic cathedral.

Cercle de Lecture: Tartuffe de Molière
2025-01-18 10:00 | MI
Members are invited to attend the live performance of Tartuffe at the Hilberry Theatre in Detroit on February 5.

Groupe de Conversation January
2025-01-14 18:00 | Village Grille, 16930 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park, MI, United States

Groupe de Conversation Decembre
2024-12-17 18:00 | Village Grille, 16930 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park, MI, United States

Cercle de lecture: Ta deuxième vie commence quand tu comprends que tu n’en as qu’une
2024-12-16 10:00 | MI
de Raphaëlle Giordano

CIné Club: Àma Gloria
2024-12-14 13:45 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
2023 | Directed by: Marie Amachoukeli
Enchanting and tender portrayal of the complex bonds between children and their nannies. A six yr.old and her beloved Cape Verdean nanny are given one last summer to say goodbye; when her nanny must suddenly return home to care for her own children.

French Cinémathèque: Linda veut du poulet!
2024-11-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Director: Sébastien Laudenbach and Chiara Malta
Starring: Milan Cerisier
Paulette, a widow, wrongfully scolds her daughter, Linda, for losing her engagement ring. To make amends, Paulette will do anything Linda wishes, and what she desires most is her late father’s favorite meal of chicken and peppers. What ensues is a mother’s chaotic journey to fetch a chicken amidst a city-wide strike to win her daughter’s forgiveness.
Participants are encouraged to watch the film via streaming before attending the discussion. The Zoom link will be sent out via email after registration.
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A Season in the Other Southern France
2024-11-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Come join James Beard Award-winning food writer and author, Steve Hoffman, to talk about his new book, A Season for That: Lost and Found in the Other Southern France.
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Cercle de lecture: Vivre Vite
2024-11-19 08:00 - 17:00 | MI
de Brigitte Giraud.
