Leyla Bouzid & Axelle Ropert at Columbia Maison Française
As I open My Eyes
March 4 & 11, 2022
In collaboration with the Columbia Maison Française and Unifrance, Albertine Cinémathèque presents two masterclasses with two inspiring filmmakers, Leyla Bouzid and Axelle Ropert, who will take a step back to present and discuss their stunning debut feature and the remarkable career that followed.
AS I OPEN MY EYES
by Leyla Bouzid
From Monday, February 28, 2022 | 8pm ET
to Sunday, March 6, 2022 | 11pm ET
As I Open My Eyes depicts the clash between culture and family as seen through the eyes of a young Tunisian woman balancing the traditional expectations of her family with her creative life as the singer in a politically charged rock band. Director Leyla Bouzid’s musical feature debut offers a nuanced portrait of the individual implications of the incipient Arab Spring.
Director Leyla Bouzid will join Professor Madeleine Dobie in a masterclass and discussion about As I Open My Eyes and her new feature, A Tale of Love and Desire (which will screen at the Lincoln Center in this year’s Rendez-vous with French Cinema), on Friday, March 4, from 1-2pm ET at Columbia Maison Française. To register for this in person event, please click here. You can also follow the discussion live on Facebook.
THE WOLBERG FAMILY
by Axelle Ropert
From Monday, March 7,2022 | 8pm ET
to Sunday, March 13, 2022 | 11pm ET
He can make an amazing speech on American soul music to astounded school kids, meddle in the private life of his fellow citizens, or even make his 18-year-old daughter swear that she will never, ever, leave the family home. His name name is Simon Wolberg, and he’s the mayor of a small provincial town, madly in love with his wife, an invasive father, and a provocative son! Driven by his obsession with his family, Simon puts these bonds to the test…
Director Axelle Ropert will join Shanny Peer in a masterclass and discussion about The Wolberg Family and her latest feature, Petite Solange (which will screen at the Lincoln Center in this year’s Rendez-vous with French Cinema), on Friday, March 11, from 1-2pm ET. To register for this in person event, please click here. You can also follow the discussion live on Facebook.
