May & June at FIAF

Isabella Rossellini on stage, new French documentaries, the first US exhibition of The Anonymous Project, a festive TILT Kids Day, and more!

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PERFORMANCE
Isabella Rossellini
Darwin's Smile

NYC Premiere
Mon, May 15 at 7:30pm
FIAF Florence Gould Hall - In English

FIAF Member Presale: Tue, Apr 4–Tue, Apr 11
Public Onsale Date: Tue, Apr 11 at 12pm ET

Join Isabella Rossellini for the NYC premiere of Darwin’s Smile, her one-woman show demonstrating the nature of animal emotions. Utilizing comedy and costumes, the show is an opportunity to understand complex scientific theories while being thoroughly entertained. Join FIAF as a Member to receive access to presale tickets.

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CINÉSALON SERIES

Shining a Light: New French Documentaries

May 2–May 30
Tuesdays at 4pm & 7:30pm
FIAF Florence Gould Hall
Free for FIAF Members! 

In a series of five insightful and intimate portraits of life, these new documentaries transport audiences across decades and around the world to France, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and New Orleans to offer fresh perspectives on gender, race, class, and community.

The series kicks off Tue, May 2 with the US premiere of Feminist Riposte featuring a Q&A with directors Simon Depardon and Marie Perennès and a Happy Hour.

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TALK IN MONTCLAIR

A Conversation with Author Anne Berest

Thu, May 11 at 6:30pm
Montclair Public Library
In English

As part of the Montclair Literary Festival, in partnership with Montclair Public Library, Villa Albertine, and Watchung Booksellers, FIAF welcomes best-selling author Anne Berest to celebrate the English language publication of her award-winning novel The Postcard.

The conversation will be followed by a Q&A and book signing with the author.

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