Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
Announced the 9th Annual Perrier French Film Festival
“A Taste of France Through Cinema and Cuisine”
(Fort Lauderdale, FL) – July 12, 2010-  Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) in conjunction with The French Consulate-Miami will whisk you away on a celluloid vacation to France via the 9TH Annual Perrier French Film Festival, July 29 – August 2, 2010 at Cinema Paradiso.  Audiences will experience the French culture through both cinema and cuisine.
Fifteen (15) films will be presented during the four-day fest featuring an eclectic array of dramas, scenic adventures and side-splitting comedies.
The fest opener July 29th is the street-smart comic adventure, PARIS EXPRESS. Michaël Youn (Iznogoud, Around The World In 80 Days) stars alongside Heroes’ Jimmy Jean Louis and two of France’s hippest, sexiest young actresses, Géraldine Nakache (Comme t’y es belle) and Catalina Denis (Go Fast). Following the film, FLIFF hosts their popular Opening Night Soiree catered this year by internationally renown Chef Kim Naimoli. The sumptuous buffet of classic French cuisine will include Salad Nicoise, Pommes Dauphine, Coq au Vin and deserts including crepes.
On Saturday, July 31st, FLIFF’S Summer MAKE-A-MOVIE Camp concludes as FAB! Films for Kids presents a screening of the campers final film projects with a French flair. Admission is free.
Additional film highlights include: TWO IN THE WAVE an absorbing look at French directors François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard, THE FATHER OF MY CHILDREN Winner of the Un Certain Regard Special Jury Prize at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, DREAMS OF DUST which will transport audiences to a world few have seen, and DUMAS a fascinating and gorgeously told tale of French author Alexandre Dumas and his relationship with Auguste Maquet, the little known co-author of such classics as The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo. DUMAS stars Gerard Depardieu and Benoit Poelvoorde. There will also be an encore presentation of select films on Monday, August 2.
Admission:
- All Films & Parties: Fast Pass $115 non-members / $70 FLIFF members
- Opening Night Film & Party:Â $25 non-members and $15 for FLIFF members.
- Closing Night Film & Wrap Party: $15 General Admission and $10 FLIFF Members.
- Café Cinematheque : $12 general Admission, $8 FLIFF Members
- FAB! Films for Kids:Â FREE!
- Films Only: $10 general Admission, $8 Seniors & Students, $6 FLIFF Members
Details and Advance Ticket Sales: www.FLIFF.com or 954-525-FILM (3456)
Venue:Â Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE 6 Street in downtown Fort Lauderdale, one block east of Broward County Courthouse on south bank of New River.