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52 films, 23 premieres, numerous guests and a Festival OFFF
For the 15th time, the Festival du Film Français d’Helvétie brings current French filmmaking to German-speaking Switzerland between 11 and 15 September.
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Portraits, essays and reviews on music, film, literature and art.
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Biel Becomes the Centre of Francophone Filmmaking for the 21st Time
Strong female characters and the central issues of our time are at the heart of the 21st edition of Biel’s Festival du Film Français d’Helvétie, running from 17 to 21 September. A total of 50 films (most of them subtitled) will be shown, i…
Feature · Literature
“One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel García Márquez
The book for the desert island: that is “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel García Márquez.
Feature · Music
“Live at Cafe Oto” by Kan Mikami
The improvisations of a force of nature: that is “Live at Cafe Oto” by Kan Mikami.
Feature · Music
“December Avenue” by Tomasz Stanko
Fine-grained soundscapes steeped in sepia: that is “December Avenue” by Tomasz Stanko.
Feature · Film
“La Noire de…” by Ousmane Sembène
The birth of African cinema: that is “La Noire de…” by Ousmane Sembène.
Feature · Music
“Panama 500” by Danilo Pérez
A bridge of sound from a musical innovator and humanist: that is “Panama 500” by Danilo Pérez.
Feature · Society
Time for Outrage!
A film, a crossmedia platform and an app: The Riahi Brothers champion non-violent resistance with “Everyday Rebellion. A conversation.