Canceled – The Young Girls of Rochefort (Les Demoiselles de Rochefort)
June 2, 2023 | Central Park – Cedar Hill
Get ready to experience the beauty and passion of dance on the big screen with Films on the Green 2023, New York City’s free outdoor French film festival. Produced in partnership with NYC Parks and the FACE Foundation, this annual festival returns to Manhattan and Brooklyn’s parks from June 2 to September 8, showcasing 12 features that will transport you into a world of rhythm and emotion.
From the French Cancan to the flamenco of La Femme et le Pantin and the hip hop of Casablanca Beats, this year’s festival presents a variety of styles and settings that will captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Alongside classic films like Jacques Demy’s The Young Girls of Rochefort, Films on the Green 2023 also features a record number of new releases and international co-productions, providing access to a wide range of directorial voices and subject matter.
Films on the Green 2023 is also part of the Albertine Dance Season, a year-long celebration of the art of dance organized by Villa Albertine. In addition to the film festival, the season includes multi-city tours by French, African, and Caribbean companies, artistic residencies for choreographers, and a culminating dance-themed symposium featuring global leaders in the field.
Don’t miss out on this mesmerizing cinematic journey through the world of dance in New York City’s beautiful parks!
Free and open to the public (no ticket needed).
Films begin at sunset. All films have English subtitles.
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Films on the Green is a free outdoor French film festival in New York City parks produced by Villa Albertine, the French Embassy, FACE Foundation, and NYC Parks. We would like to thank all our 2023 sponsors and partners, as well as Nora Coblence, Frederic Weiss, and Pommery.
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