Ride Above (Tempête) | D.C. Screening
May 30, 2024 | Sylvan Theater
Films on the Green 2024 | Washington, DC
Festival, Film
Marinette (2023), directed by Virginie Verrier, produced by Vigo Films, France 3 Cinéma, Pictanovo
From May 30 to June 25, Villa Albertine’s beloved free outdoor French film festival, Films on the Green, will return to parks across DC, featuring four captivating films that celebrate the thrill, competition, and triumph of sports.
From adrenaline-fueled horse races to the graceful strokes of swimming, the festival’s lineup offers a diverse array of sports films and stories that will resonate with audiences of all ages and interests.
Experience the resilience of real-life soccer legends Marinette Pichon and Salif Keïta Traoré, and dive into the high-stakes world of championship tournaments like Roland-Garros and the Tour de France.
Join us for an unforgettable cinematic journey centered on the power and passion of sports, set against the backdrop of D.C.’s beautiful parks!
Free and open to the public. Registration is recommended but not required.
Films begin at sunset. All films have English subtitles.
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In partnership with
Albertine Foundation
Previously known as FACE Foundation, Albertine Foundation is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting French-American relations through innovative cultural and educational projects. In close partnership with Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education of the French Embassy in the United States, Albertine Foundation promotes artistic, literary, and educational exchange and collaboration between creative professionals from both countries thanks to corporate, foundation, and individual support.
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TV5MONDE
TV5MONDE is the world’s leading French-language media company. It operates ten channels distributed to over 400 million households worldwide, subtitled in 12 languages, and available in 200 countries and territories. The network also offers the streaming platform TV5MONDE+, FAST channels, and mobile apps. TV5MONDE’s initiatives also include TV5MONDE EDU, a free educational offering with thousands of audiovisual-based resources designed to support the learning and teaching of French.
Capital Pride
The Capital Pride Alliance, through its stewardship of diverse programming and events, specifically year-round LGBTQ+ Pride festivities centered in Washington, DC and the National Capital Region, serves to celebrate, educate, support, and inspire our multi-faceted communities in order to grow and preserve our history and protect our rights for current and future generations. Learn more here.
Environmental Film Festival
The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) is the world’s premier showcase of stories about our planet, the issues facing it, and the people working for a better tomorrow. The Festival will return to DC in March 2025, but look for news about their year-round programs at dceff.org.
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