BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//French Institute in India - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:French Institute in India X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in X-WR-CALDESC:Events for French Institute in India REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241217 DTSTAMP:20260605T195130 CREATED:20241203T102150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T103150Z UID:21864-1733482800-1734346799@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Queer Caravan DESCRIPTION:Rainbow Litfest:\n7/12 :  Gulmohar Club\, Delhi.\n\n12.40 – 1.25 pm: Panel by Hameeda Syed–  Queer Power Hierarchies: Are We Mirroring Society?\n1.30 – 2.15 pm: Panel by Douce Dibondo –  Globalisation\, decolonisation or localisation: What will work for the queer movement?\n3.10 – 4.00 pm: Queer Caravan Main performance by the 6 winners.\n\n8/12 :  Gulmohar Club\, Delhi.\n11.45 am – 12.30: Panel by Poongodi Mathiarasu and Hameeda Syed – Bhasha\, Paribhasha Aur Parinam.  \n\nPublic event in Mumbai:\n 10/12: Alliance Française Mumbai.\n\n6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Readings and panel discussions with the public and students from AF Mumbai and Goethe-Institut.\n\n\nBangalore Literature Festival:\n14/12: Lalit Ashok Hotel\, Bangalore.\n\n2:30 pm: Panel by Kadir Özdemir – Love in all Colours.\n\n15/12: Lalit Ashok Hotel\, Bangalore.\n\n4:15 pm: Panel by Jamal Ouazzani and Zakariya Keskinkilic – “Here Come the Poets: Readings”.\n6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Queer Caravan Main performance by the 6 laureates.\n\n\nABOUT QUEER CARAVAN\nHistorically\, caravans were vital for trades\, migrations\, and cultural exchange\, traversing vast landscapes and connecting diverse communities. They facilitated the sharing of stories\, knowledge and traditions across borders. Similarly\, Queer Caravan aims to traverse physical and metaphorical landscapes to foster cross-border connections and promote a sense of community among LGBTQIA+ writers and storytellers from underrepresented communities in India\, France and Germany. \nThe Queer Caravan is a collaborative residency program led by the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan\, the French Institute in India\, and The Queer Muslim Project\, with support from the German-French Cultural Fund. This unique initiative brings together queer storytellers and artists from France\, Germany\, and India to amplify underrepresented LGBTQIA+ voices and foster cross-cultural dialogue. \nIt embodies a multifaceted approach to achieving these goals: it seeks to introduce emerging LGBTQIA+ writers from diverse marginalized communities to new and distinct literary-cultural landscapes while facilitating meaningful interactions between these writers and local communities. The program also supports the creation and dissemination of alternative narratives about what it means to be queer and from marginalized communities. \nARTISTSKadir Özdemir\, Germany \nKadir Özdemir is an author\, theatre maker\, and political educator. After studying Modern History and Sociology\, Kadir Özdemir has been working for over 20 years in the fields of migration\, participation\, intersectionality\, and empowerment. He is a founding member of the Postmig Writers Collective\, Prisma Queer Migrants e.V.\, and Migrationserb:innen. In 2022\, he served as a writer-in-residence for the Aachen region at the Ludwig Forum for International Art and Heinrich-Böll-Haus. In the same year\, he was selected by the Federal Academy for Cultural Education Wolfenbüttel in the field of literature. In 2023\, he implemented a literary project on the new peace movement in Japan (Hiroshima and Osaka). He has published in numerous anthologies and contributed columns. Since 2023\, he has been the director of the collecting:dreams festival. \nOzan Zakariya Keskinkılıç\, Germany \nOzan Zakariya Keskinkılıç (*1989) is a Berlin-based political scientist and award-winning poet. He studied social sciences in Vienna\, Berlin\, and Cambridge and teaches at Berlin universities. His debut poetry collection\, Prinzenbad (2022)\, earned nominations for the 2024 Heidelberg Clemens Brentano Prize and Dresden Poetry Prize. He will receive 2nd place at the Feldkirch Poetry Prize in Austria. Keskinkılıç’s work\, exploring Muslim spirituality\, memory\, and queer desire\, is published in multiple languages and featured in exhibitions at the Grassi Museum Leipzig\, Literaturpassage Vienna\, and ACUD Gallery Berlin. Known for his non-fiction on migration and anti-Muslim racism\, he merges art and academia in a futurist literary journey. \nDouce Dibondo\, France \nDouce Dibondo is an essayist\, poet\, and performer whose work explores Blackness\, queerness\, feminism\, ancestry\, and decoloniality. She challenges the Western worldview\, invoking a multidimensional\, ever-evolving present through fiction\, essays\, poetry\, and performance. Dibondo has authored two poetry collections\, métacures (2022) and infra/seum (2023)\, and the essay La Charge Raciale\, Vertige d’un silence écrasant (2024). She is also the co-founder of Extimité\, a podcast that gives voice to multi-minoritized LGBTQ+ individuals\, allowing them to share their life stories. \nJamal Ouazzani\, France \nJamal is a French-Moroccan Muslim “artivist\,” writer\, poet\, film director\, and screenwriter. After a decade in international advertising and reading extensively on gender\, race\, and feminism\, he became a DEI consultant and keynote speaker. With degrees from ESSEC Business School and La Sorbonne\, Jamal advocates for human rights\, challenging inequalities and discrimination. He created JINS Podcast (500K+ streams\, 32K+ listeners)\, which discusses feminism\, love\, sexuality\, and gender for BIPoC and Muslims. Following a residency at Villa Albertine\, he launched the third season of the podcast\, focusing on Arab and Muslim representation in media. He is also the author of LOVE\, exploring how Islam and Arab cultures can reshape our understanding of love. \nHameeda Syed\, India \n\n\n\n\nHameeda Syed (she/they) is a Shia Kashmiri journalist with over five years of experience in writing\, reporting\, and research\, focusing on gender and society. She explores justice through the lens of identity\, culture\, and power\, contributing to platforms like Third Eye Social\, Khabar Lahariya\, and the Thomas Reuters Foundation. Her work covers women’s rights\, human trafficking\, mental health\, and online misogyny. Hameeda has led gender justice programs for organizations such as Dignity in Difference and Girl Up India\, promoting digital resilience across South Asia. A recipient of multiple awards\, including a UNESCO-LiiV Center grant\, she holds a postgraduate diploma in Gender Equality Studies from the University of Iceland and advocates for empathy and co-creating a gender-just world.\n\n\n\n\nPoongodi Mathiarasu\, India \n\n\n\nPoongodi Mathiarasu is an independent artist and traveling educator with a graduate degree in Journalism and a postgraduate degree in Folklore and Cultural Studies. For over five years\, he has dedicated himself to documenting the lives of trans folk artists in rural Tamil Nadu\, collaborating with folk artists\, children\, and the queer community. His expertise includes traditional folk dances\, puppetry\, and street theatre\, and he currently works with the theatre group Fluid Space. A passionate advocate of “art for all\,” Poongodi uses his artistic practice to promote gender equality and social justice\, making a meaningful impact through his work.\n\n\n\nPARTNERS\nThe Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a worldwide presence. With 157 institutes in 98 countries\, it promotes the German language abroad\, fosters international cultural cooperation and conveys a comprehensive image of Germany. In India\, the Goethe-Institut is named after the German philologist and Indologist Friedrich Max Mueller\, who exemplified the spirit of Indo-German exchange. \nThe Queer Muslim Project is an award-winning cultural platform and Asia’s leading digital network for queer\, Muslim and diverse voices\, with a growing global community of over 70\,000 people. Among their flagship literature programs is Language is a Queer Thing\, an international poetry exchange program with the British Council and The Queer Writers’ Room in partnership with the International Writing Program (IWP) at the University of Iowa and the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai. In 2023\, they partnered with Netflix to launch the QueerFrames Screenwriting Lab\, an initiative to support LGBTQIA+ storytellers in South Asia with the tools\, resources and networks to tell stories that can drive lasting change. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/queer-caravan/ CATEGORIES:Books & Ideas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2024/06/Queer-Carvan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241223 DTSTAMP:20260605T195130 CREATED:20241127T104601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T053321Z UID:21678-1733482800-1734865199@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:To Da Bone DESCRIPTION:To da bonePerforming ArtTO DA BONEBy Collectif (LA)HORDEA performance that seeks to express an intimate rebellion of youth.December 6 to 21\, 2024 | India TourProgrammeSneak Peek \n\n \n \n \n We are excited to present the India tour of To Da Bone\, a groundbreaking performance by (LA)Horde and the Ballet National de Marseille\, that delves into the intimate revolts of youth and the transformative power of movement. \nSet in a world where revolutions ignite at night and laws are voted by day\, To Da Bone explores the new forms rebellion can take in the age of social media. Drawing inspiration from the Hardstyle movement and “post-internet” dance forms\, the performance highlights dynamic styles such as Jumpstyle\, Tekstyle\, Shuffle\, and Hakken. \nProgrammeDelhi KolkataMumbaiGoa ChennaiDelhi \n\nDecember 6\, 2024\nTime: 7:30 pm\nVenue: KNMA Cellar\, Okhla\, in partnership with the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art\nEntry: Free show\, open to all. REGISTER HERE \nKolkata\n\nNovember 10\, 2024\nTime: 6:30 pm\nVenue: Rooftop\, Alliance Française Kolkata\, in partnership with Apeejay and the Festival Interface ED\nEntry: Free show\, open to all. REGISTER HERE \nMumbai\n\n\nDecember 14\, 2024\nTime: 6:30 pm\nVenue: Mukesh Mills\, Mumbai\, in partnership with St+art\nEntry: Free show\, open to all. REGISTER HERE \nGoa \n\n \nDecember 18\, 2024\nTime: 8:00 pm\nVenue: Parking Lot – Kala Academy – Serendipity Arts Festival\nEntry: Free show\, open to all. REGISTER HERE \nChennai\n\nDecember 21\, 2024\nTime: 8:00 -9:00 pm\nVenue:  Atrium\, AF Madras\, 24\, College Road\, Nungambakkam\, in partnership with the Prakriti Foundation and Chennai Photo Biennale\nEntry: Free show\, open to all. \nREGISTER HERE (show)  \nREGISTER HERE (workshop) \nThe ConceptionJumpstyle\, in particular\, takes center stage as a highly intense\, physically demanding dance. With sequences lasting approximately 25 seconds\, Jumpstyle embodies a release of energy\, frustration\, and defiance\, creating a powerful visual and emotional experience. Often beginning as a private practice filmed in bedrooms and shared online\, Jumpstyle grows into a communal art form through virtual battles\, real-world meetups\, and collective performances in public spaces. \nTo Da Bone not only brings these electrifying styles to the stage but also reflects on the role of social media platforms like YouTube and Facebook in mobilizing crowds and creating opposition movements. This unique work bridges the virtual and physical\, capturing the journey of dance from individual expression to a collective act of rebellion. \nChoreographed by (La)HORDE\, known for their innovative and bold explorations of contemporary dance\, To Da Bone pushes the boundaries of performance art by fusing urban culture with high-energy choreography. The collaboration with the Ballet National de Marseille enhances this dynamic production\, delivering an electrifying and thought-provoking experience. \nPrepare to be captivated by this intense\, rhythmic\, and deeply evocative performance as it embarks on its India tour. Witness the energy\, passion\, and artistry of youth rebellion like never before. \nAbout (LA)HORDE\n\n \n \n \n\n\n(LA)HORDE is a collective that was founded in 2013 by the three artists Marine Brutti\, Jonathan Debrouwer and Arthur Harel. Together they question codes of various artistic disciplines\, especially contemporary live art and performing arts. At the head of the Ballet National de Marseille since September 2019\, they have created choreographic works\, films\, video installations and performances\, that always evolve around the body in movement. \nFrom the interaction and the juxtaposition of these different media\, they develop scenarios and actions that take up\nradically contemporary themes and questions. (LA)HORDE collaborates with communities of individuals on the margins of the mainstream\, and part of their art is also the practice of practical solidarity. They have worked with groups of seventy-year-olds\, blind performers\, smokers\, juveniles… Contrary to any form of hierarchy and cultural appropriation\, they work at eye level with the performers.\nAt the centre of their work is the body. (LA)HORDE create works from their encounters with various online communities and thus also investigates what has happened to dance since the advent of the Internet. This is a theme that (LA)HORDE is very passionate about and so they define their work as work on “post-Internet dance». \nAbout Ballet National de Marseilles\n\n \n \n \n\n\nThe Ballet National de Marseille is a creation of our times\, a place of emergence of an emergence which\, since its inception\, has been charged with a very special aura. The fruit of an exception\, this structure emancipates itself from the French centrality. Roland Petit inaugurates this story\, whose various adventures and successes are a history of dance. The Ballet’s intrinsic vivacity in the direction of (LA)HORDE a regenerative form that once again imprints the identity of an ecstatic creative community. In 1972\, choreographer Roland Petit created Les Ballets de Marseille.\nHaving lost its plural form\, the Ballet National de Marseille became a Centre Chorégraphique National in 1984. The creation and dissemination of Ballet and guest artists. Firmly rooted in curiosity and openness to the world\, the BNM is also a landmark of Marseille’s architectural heritage. \nThe CCN Ballet National de Marseille – direction (LA)HORDE is supported by the DRAC Paca\, the French Ministry of Culture\, the City of Marseille and the BNP-Paribas Foundation. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/to-da-bone/ CATEGORIES:Artistic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2024/11/to-da-bone-TW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241202 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20241104T094513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T061554Z UID:21439-1731495600-1733050799@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Novembre Numérique 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Alliance Française Network in India is thrilled to present the Novembre Numérique 2024 festival\, an immersive celebration of digital art and technology. This global event\, now in its 8th year\, brings together contemporary art\, cutting-edge technology\, and innovative discussions\, offering audiences a unique journey into the digital realm. \nHIGHLIGHT EVENTSLooki Look: An Augmented Reality Exhibition by Aurélien JeanneyLooki Look\, an innovative augmented reality exhibition by internationally renowned French artist Aurélien Jeanney\, will be showcased across all 15 Alliance Française branches in India. This larger-than-life interactive look-and-find game seamlessly combines beauty\, poetry\, and technology\, creating a playful universe rich with vibrant colors and soundscapes. Using the Maison Tangible App\, visitors can hover over the artworks with their devices\, bringing each image to life as it narrates a unique story. Audiences can immerse themselves in captivating scenes\, from an Indian flower market to a Hindu temple. \nThe artist behind Looki Look\, Aurélien Jeanney\, will also tour several Indian cities\, including Udaipur\, Ahmedabad\, Pune\, Mumbai\, Trivandrum\, Bangalore\, and Bhopal. \nDuring his tour\, Jeanney will lead a series of workshops and conferences\, introducing audiences to the world of augmented reality and his creative process. “I am absolutely thrilled to be returning to India for this year’s Digital November festival to present my Looki Look project for the first time. The response to augmented reality during my previous visit was incredibly rewarding\, and I look forward to continuing the conversation with the Indian audience.”\, expressed the artist. \nFrancophonie in All Its Forms: An Augmented Reality Artistic and Sound MuralAnother exciting event for Novembre Numérique 2024 is the Francophonie in All Its Forms exhibition\, presented at all 15 Alliance Française branches across India. This artistic and sound mural in augmented reality\, created by Elsa Mroziewicz\, Cécile Palusinski\, and Amélie Weigel\, celebrates the richness and diversity of the Francophone world. The project invites participants to explore five artistic panels\, each representing a Francophone region\, brought to life through augmented reality. The first chapter will feature voices from the Indian Ocean Francophonie\, highlighting the diversity and shared challenges of Francophone territories. \nImmersive Virtual Reality ExperiencesThis year’s festival features an exceptional lineup of Virtual Reality (VR) experiences\, offering audiences a chance to immerse themselves in the realms of art\, heritage\, and history. \nPresenting the exhibition\, Nicolas Facino\, Director of Alliance Française du Bengale\, said: “The 2024 Novembre Numérique Festival’s VR selection takes audiences on an extraordinary journey through the world of art and heritage. From the timeless beauty of Monet’s Water Lilies to the architectural brilliance of Villa Savoye\, these immersive experiences breathe life into history and creativity like never before. Get ready to encounter the Mona Lisa beyond the glass and explore the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in a way that transcends time and space.” \nThese immersive VR experiences allow audiences to engage with masterpieces and historical landmarks in ways that transcend traditional art viewing. Some of the must-see VR exhibitions include: \n● 1\, 2\, 3 Bruegel! – A playful hide-and-seek adventure inside Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s “Children’s Games.”\n● The Water Lilies – Experience Claude Monet’s obsession with his water lily garden in Giverny.\n● Éternelle Notre-Dame – Explore Paris’ iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral through time\, from medieval construction to modern-day restoration.\n● Mona Lisa: Beyond the Glass – Step into the Louvre’s first-ever VR experience to see Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa like never before. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/novembre-numerique-2024/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2024/11/Novembre-Numerique.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241129 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20241111T044153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T050600Z UID:21593-1730890800-1732791599@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Cartes Blanches DESCRIPTION:Cartes BlanchesPerforming ArtCartes BlanchesBy the renowned choreographer Mourad MerzoukiIndian performers reinterpreting the best of French contemporary dance!Novmber 6 to 27\, 2024 | India TourProgrammeSneak Peek \n\n \n \n \n We are thrilled to present the highly anticipated India tour of the unique dance collaboration CARTES BLANCHES\, set to captivate audiences across India with its diverse influences from contemporary repertoires\, including hip-hop. \nFollowing the breakdance competition at the Paris Olympics 2024 — where this sport made its Olympic debut — and the immense success of the contemporary dance production Pixel in India last December\, renowned French choreographer Mourad Merzouki returns with a groundbreaking project that bridges cultures and showcases exceptional local talent. \nProgrammeKolkataNew DelhiMumbaiChennaiKolkata\n\nNovember 6\, 2024\nTime: 6:30 pm\nVenue: Birla Sabhagar Auditorium\nEntry: Free show\, open to all. \nNew Delhi\n\nNovember 12\, 2024\nTime: 8 pm\nVenue: Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts\, Mandi House\nEntry: Free show\, open to all. \nTo attend RSVP to prakritifoundation@gmail.com \nMumbai\n\nNovember 20\, 2024\nTime: 6:30 pm\nVenue: National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA)\, Mumbai\nEntry: Free show\, open to all. \nTo attend RSVP to prakritifoundation@gmail.com \nChennai\n\nNovember 27\, 2024\nTime: 7:30 pm\nVenue: Lady Andal auditorium\, Chennai\nEntry: Free show\, open to all. \nTo attend RSVP to prakritifoundation@gmail.com \nThe CollaborationIn 2023\, with the support of the French Institute in India\, Compagnie Käfig\, in partnership with the Prakriti Foundation\, conducted a series of dance auditions in Bangalore\, Mumbai\, and Delhi. This rigorous search culminated in the selection of six exceptional Indian dancers\, each chosen for their unique skills and extraordinary talent. By implementing such projects\, the French Institute is looking at creating a real creative dialogue between French and Indian professionals. Long-term collaborations like this one are perfect platforms for people to learn about each other. \nThis year\, Compagnie Käfig is set to present one of their acclaimed productions\, Cartes Blanches\, featuring the selected Indian dancers from the public auditions. The dancers have been rehearsing under the expert guidance of Mourad Merzouki and his team to bring this French production to life. The premiere is scheduled for September 7th\, 2024\, and promises to be a mesmerizing showcase with a never-seen cross-cultural approach. The show is to tour later on\, during the 2nd semester of 2024\, across the country\, in different cities\, more information to come. \nAbout Cartes Blanches \n\n \n \n \n\n\nCartes Blanches was created initially in 2016 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Compagnie Käfig and the production served as a heartfelt tribute to the dancers who have significantly contributed to the company’s illustrious history. Mourad Merzouki has crafted this performance to reflect on his journey and honor those who have shared it with him. Having this piece performed by Indian dancers for the first time definitely means opening a new chapter and sharing the very DNA of the company with the Indian audience. The show is set in a cozy living room with period furniture and the artists join one another on stage to relate an extraordinary adventure\, through the memory of bodies and in total simplicity. \nAbout Mourad Merzouki & Compagnie Käfig\n\n \n \n \n\n\nA major figure on the hip-hop scene since the early 1990s\, Compagnie Käfig’s Artistic Director Mourad Merzouki works at the crossroads of many different disciplines: he adds circus\, martial arts\, fine arts\, video and live music to his exploration of hip-hop dance. Without losing sight of the roots of hip-hop movement\, of its social and geographical origins\, this multidisciplinary approach opens new horizons and reveals original outlooks. \nSince 1996\, 31 creations have been performed in 700 cities and 65 countries. Compagnie Käfig has given more than 4\,000 performances to over 2 million spectators. Each year the company delivers a hundred or so performances around the world pushing the boundaries of dance. \nAbout Prakriti Foundation\n\n \n \n \n\n\nPrakriti Foundation was founded in Chennai in 1998 to host events enquiring into cultural heritage and inheritance in order to change and enlarge the cultural scene of Chennai. Since its creation\, Prakriti has been a free space where scholars\, researchers\, artists\, critics\, poets and filmmakers could present their work to those who engage with it on serious terms. The Foundation organizes four festivals and events across various performing and non-performing art forms\, among which are lecture demonstrations\, poetry readings\, film screenings\, and intimate performances. \nThe French Institute in India is one of the major supporters of the Prakriti Excellence in Contemporary Dance Awards (PECDA)\, a national-level biennial award for contemporary dance (one-of-a-kind in South Asia). PECDA is a platform for Indian contemporary dance forms\, exposing artists to a wider audience and network. \nRecently\, with Villa Swagatam\, a network of artistic residencies initiated by IFI\, Prakriti Foundation welcomes French practitioners to experience this vivid scene\, and discover and engage with new\, emerging forms of expression. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/cartes-blanches-india-tour/ CATEGORIES:Artistic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2024/11/Carte-Blanche-India-Tour.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20240925T155349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T050844Z UID:21255-1728126000-1730026799@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:RoZéO by Gratte Ciel DESCRIPTION:rozeoLiving Art ShowRoZéOBy Compagnie Gratte CielA serene dialogue with the landscapeOctober 5 - October 26\, 2024View ProgrammeSneak Peek \n\n \n \n \n \nA spectacular performance that stormed the opening of the Olympic Games in Paris is coming to India in October. French Company Gratte Ciel\, with their ethereal dance and acrobatics performance Rozeo\, where three performers perch themselves on 6 meter tall poles\, is sure to captivate the audiences. \nThis living installation is inspired by nature and invites you to immerse yourself in the landscape and the beauty of the world around. \nTake a deep breath\, settle down and look up as Gratte Ciel’s virtuosic and entrancing performers take to the sky. With a live music pavilion that improvises to the performance as it evolves\, this is nothing like anything you have seen before! \n\nProgrammeChandigarhJaipurAhmedabadPunePondicherryChandigarh\nOctober 5\, 2024\nTime: 5 pm & 8 pm\nVenue: Nexus Elante Mall\nEntry: Free show\, open to all. \nKnow more\nJaipur\nOctober 10\, 2024\nTime: 11 am & 4:30 pm\nVenue: Jaigarh Fort\nEntry: Free show\, open to all. Venue rules applicable. \nKnow more\nAhmedabad\nOctober 16\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 pm\nVenue: National Institute of Design (NID)\nEntry: Free show\, open to all. Venue rules applicable. \nBook free ticket\nPune\nOctober 20\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 pm\nVenue: Amanora Mall\nEntry: Free Entry\, open to all. \nKnow more\nPondicherry\nOctober 26\, 2024\nTime: 5 pm & 8 pm\nVenue: Gandhi Thidal\, Beach road\nEntry: Free Event\, open to all. \nKnow more\nThe PerformancePerched on frail metal poles\, carried by an imperceptible breath\, they oscillate gently. They move the sky and dance in the restless air. Like the reeds of the Camargue\, they interact with the landscape. They evoke images of shepherdesses\, witches\, priestesses or amazons. They invite us to look into the distance and feel the breath of air. \nWhispered\, murmured\, whistled sounds\, a live musician accompanies the installation. Between pre-recorded electronic music and field recording\, the score doubles as live work around the voice and multiple instruments. \nSuspension\, immobility\, slow oscillations invite contemplation\, to take a “wide angle” look. RoZéO is a living installation to be observed slowly\, a deep breath with the sky as its horizon. \nAbout Compagnie Gratte Ciel\n\n \n \n \n\n\nGratte Ciel is a company created in Arles (13) in 2013. Today\, it is led by Stéphane Girard and Camille Beaumier. \nAlongside touring large-scale performance\, they continuously experiment with new formats\, through in situ creations\, carte blanche invitations and creative residencies. \nThey see their territory as avast field of encounters and experimentations\, all of which contributing to the shape of our trajectory. These encounters and experimentations have been the source of their current repertoire of shows and projects in developement: \n\nPlace des Anges (creation 2007)\nRouge (creation 2020)\nTawa (creation 2022)\nRoZéO (creation 2023)\nFuego (creation 2023)\n\nAlways re-inventing themselves\, they explore new shapes and formats of performance\, from small-scale outdoor creations to large-scale participatory projects. \nAt the heart of all their work\, the occupation of space and the relationship with the vertical world as ways to weave connections within communities. \nThe large Gratte Ciel team brings together a hundred men and women from eclectic backgrounds in the search for a universal artistic vocabulary and the creation of moments to share. \nToday\, Gratte Ciel continues to create ways to shape organic and dreamlike performances that createlong-lasting memories amongst communities. \nAlliance Française TourSeason 2024-25\nAlliances Françaises proudly promote French-Indian cultural ties with iconic productions like Antichambre\, RoZéO and others. This cultural season will feature diverse performances\, including dance\, theatre\, and music. It also fosters relationships and collaborations between French and Indian arts professionals through workshops. \n© Credits & mentions\n\n \n \n \n\n\nCreated by Stéphane Girard and Camille Beaumier\nComposed by Pauline Frémeau\nCostumes by Anne Jonathan \nSupport : The creation of RoZéO has been supported Direction Générale de la Création Artistique\, Direction Régionale Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur\, Région Sud and Département des Bouches-du-Rhône. \nResidencies : L’UNAPEI La Chrysalide Arles – Foyer du Mas Saint Pierre\, the city Sigy-le-Châtel\, Réserve Naturelle Nationale de la Forêt de la Massane\, Le Pôle – scène conventionnée Art et Territoire and Papeteries Etienne with the support of ACCM Ilotopie la compagnie. \nImages: @Francis Beddok; @Joan-Gouverne URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/rozeo/ CATEGORIES:Artistic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2024/09/Rozeo-Feature.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240920T110000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240929T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20240913T063623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T100425Z UID:21096-1726830000-1727636400@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:The PMF Book Station DESCRIPTION:The French Institute in India in collaboration with 12 bookstores across India brings French literature in translation to your bookshelf through the programme Pardon My French! \nFor the national launch of the initiative\, the French Institute in India in collaboration with the Alliance française Delhi turns the Gallery Romain Rolland into a reading space where you will be able to browse through some of the best French literature from the 21st century. Make yourself comfortable\, take a book and enjoy reading! \nThe programme  will feature a week-long series of events celebrating French literature all day\, in every way. \nExhibition x Reading Room “Pardon My French!” Book Station⦿ September 21 - 29 | 11 AM - 7 PM \n\n \n \n \n\n\nBooks and ideas travel across frontiers and continents through translations\, owing to the unwavering commitment of translators and publishers around the world. This exhibition takes a look at the 15 French books which have been the most translated across languages in the past 20 years. Get ready to dive into a unique reading experience! Our third space offers cozy spots where you can sit\, lie down\, or even stand comfortably while immersing yourself in the world of books. Titles from the exhibition will be available to be read in French\, English and other regional languages. \n“Pardon my French”! mobile corner by Kunzum⦿ September 20 | 6 - 9 PM ⦿ September 21 & 22 | 2 - 6 PM ⦿ September 28 & 29 | 2 - 6 PM\n\n \n \n \n\n\nAn extensive collection of translated French literature curated especially for you. Take back home your next favorite book! \nOpening Night : The ProphetA Musical journey with Zeina Abirached\nSeptember 20 | 6 – 7:30 PM \nFrench graphic novelist Zeina Abirached will join us for a unique and captivating reading from her book The Prophet in collaboration with musician Dhruv Sangari (Naadvistaar Foundation) and poet Rachit Sharma (Dillipoetry). They will perform a mesmerizing musical reading that brings the story to life in an entirely new way. Don’t miss this extraordinary blend of literature and music! \n\nFree entry\, open to all.\nFirst come\, first served basis.\nVenue rules apply.\n\nElectronaps “After Baudelaire”A poetic and musical performance by Jeet Thayil & Hollis Coats\nSeptember 21 & 22 | 4 PM \nTake a nap tuning in to Baudelaire’s poetry in the Romain Rolland Gallery. This event takes inspiration from the acoustic naps organized since 2010 at the Maison de la Poésie in Paris. Renowned poet Jeet Thayil and musician Hollis Coats offer their new\, personal interpretation of the concept. \nRegistrationWorkshop: Making poems with ‘The Little Prince’Organized in collaboration with @Dillipoetry\nSeptember 22 | 9 AM – 11 AM \n“What makes the desert beautiful\,’ said the little prince\, ‘is that somewhere it hides a well…” this Sunday morning we come together to find poems in the shape of deep wells resting\, waiting achingly within us. \nDillipoetry along with The French Institute in India & Alliance Française de Delhi invite you to a two-hour-long immersive poetry writing workshop using the story of The Little Prince as a portal to ‘find what’s essential and yet invisible to the eye’. \nRead more and registerScreening of “Sur Les Chemins Noirs”September 26 | 6:30 PM \nSur les chemins noirs (2023)\, adapted from the eponymous novel by Sylvain Tesson\, is directed by Denis Imbert and starring Jean Dujardin and Joséphine Japy\, follows the journey of Pierre\, a famous writer who\, after a near-fatal fall\, defies the odds and embarks on a walk across France. Traveling only along hidden paths\, known as “chemins noirs\,” he reflects on his turbulent past and searches for deeper meaning in life. A powerful story of redemption and self-discovery. \n\nFree entry\, open to all.\nFirst come\, first served basis.\nVenue rules apply.\n\nCafe des poètes (Poetry Open mic) September 28 | 6 PM \nWe’re excited to invite poets of all levels to our upcoming Poetry Open Mic event! This is a unique opportunity to share your work\, connect with fellow poets\, and immerse yourself in an evening of spoken word at the Third Space. \nInterested in performing? Submit your poetry by September 25. We welcome all styles\, themes\, and languages—including Indian and French\, existing or original works. Whether you have a single piece or a collection\, we can’t wait to hear what you’ve created. \nSubmit your poetry URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/pmf-book-station/ CATEGORIES:Books & Ideas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2024/09/PMF-Book-station-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241005 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20240826T090447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T054300Z UID:20802-1726052400-1728039599@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Antichambre DESCRIPTION:AntichambresVisual ArtAntichambreConception and Interpretation STEREOPTIKA Symphony in Motion: Where Visual Poetry Meets Animated CinemaSeptember 11 - October 3\, 2024View ProgrammeSneak Peek \n\n \n \n \n \nSynopsis: Locked away in his room\, a student spends the entire summer working on his thesis. Suddenly\, an old photo\, lost among his notes\, stirs memories of his childhood\, reconnecting him with the sensitivity and wonder that had long been buried within him. He begins to spend his days feeling the wind\, watching the clouds\, daydreaming… and falling in love. His imaginary journeys and contemplation of his surroundings sometimes intrigue him\, move him\, and often fill him with wonder. But\, more than anything\, they change him forever. \n\nProgrammeAge guidance – 7 years and older.KochiBangaloreKolkataPuneJaipurMumbaiBhopalKochi\nSeptember 11\, 2024\nTime: 6:30 pm\nVenue: Kerala Fine Arts Society\nEntry: Free Entry\, open to all on first come\, first served basis \nKnow more\nBangalore\nSeptember 15\, 2024\nTime: 6:30 pm\nVenue: Alliance française de Bangalore\nEntry: Free Entry\, open to all on first come\, first served basis \nKnow more\nKolkata\nSeptember 18\, 2024\nTime: 6:30 pm\nVenue: Vidyamandir Auditorium\, Birla High School (BHS)\, 1\, Moira Street\, Kolkata- 700017\nEntry: Free entry from Gate No. 5. Registration is mandatory. \nRegistration\nPune\nSeptember 21\, 2024\nTime: 6:30 pm\nVenue: Film and Television Institute of India\nEntry: Free Entry\, open to all on first come\, first served basis \nKnow more\nJaipur\nSeptember 26\, 2024\nTime: 7 pm\nVenue: Main Auditorium\, Rajasthan International Centre\nEntry: Free Entry\, open to all on first come\, first served basis \nKnow more\nMumbai\nSeptember 29\, 2024\nVenue:B.D. Somani International School\nEntry: By invite only \nBhopal\nOctober 3\, 2024\nTime: 7 pm\nVenue: Indoor auditorium\, MP Tribal Museum\, Shymala Hills\, Bhopal\nEntry: Free Entry\, open to all on first come\, first served basis \nKnow more\n \nWith “Antichambre”\, Stereoptik creates a delicate visual and musical poem for young audiences. \n\n\nThe Project“Antichambre\,” both an animated film and live performance\, blends multiple artistic forms into a single captivating experience. This production marks another significant step in the company’s ongoing exploration of cross-disciplinary art\, engaging audiences of all ages and cultures. Beyond words\, it opens up a space for imagination and poetry. Using just paper\, charcoal\, and a guitar\, the artists bring the creative process to life\, immersing viewers in the intimate and often solitary act of creation. \nPremiered in 2023\, this latest work by the company has been recently showcased at prestigious venues\, including the Barbican Centre in London\, the Venice Biennale\, and Théâtre de la Ville de Paris\, among others. The two artists behind STEREOPTIK\, Romain Bermond and Jean-Baptiste Maillet\, push their artistic boundaries with this production\, combining animation techniques like hand-drawn cartoons\, stop-motion\, painting\, object theatre\, and music. As both a film and a live creation\, the show reveals the intricacies of the company’s creative process\, offering audiences a rare glimpse into the art of making. \nAbout Stereoptik\n\n \n \n \n\n\nFormed in 2008 during the creation of the show of the same name\, Stereoptik is a duo composed of Romain Bermond and Jean-Baptiste Maillet\, both visual artists and musicians. Based on a score they write and develop together\, each of their shows is created in front of the audience. Painting\, drawing\, shadow\, object and puppet theatre\, silent film\, live music\, and animation are all areas in which Stereoptik blurs the boundaries. The many arts brought onto the stage are guided by one principle: showing the audience the technical process that leads to the development of characters\, scenes\, and a story. The audience is free to be carried away by the projected images and story or to focus on the details—how the drawing moves on the screen\, how the ink gives birth to a silhouette on a transparent background\, and which instrument is used to bring it to life. Visual\, musical\, and devoid of text\, Stereoptik’s creations arouse curiosity and astonishment in audiences of all ages and cultures. \nAlliance Française TourSeason 2024-25\nAlliances Françaises proudly promote French-Indian cultural ties with iconic productions like “Antichambre” and others. This cultural season will feature diverse performances\, including dance\, theatre\, and music. It also fosters relationships and collaborations between French and Indian arts professionals through workshops. \n© Credits & mentions\n\n \n \n \n\n\nConception and interpretation: Romain Bermond\, Jean-Baptiste Maillet.\nA STEREOPTIK production\, production exécutive et diffusion : Les 2 Bureaux.\nCo-production: Théâtre de la Ville – Paris\, Le Trident – Scène nationale de Cherbourg-en-Cotentin\, l’Hectare – Territoires vendômois – Centre national de la Marionnette\, Le Sablier – Centre national de la Marionnette – Ifs\, Le Parvis – Scène Nationale Tarbes Pyrénées\, Lux – Scène nationale de Valence\, Folimage-Valence.\nIn partnership with: L’Echalier – Agence rurale de développement culturel – Couëtron-au-Perche\, Théâtre des 2 Rives – Charenton-le-Pont.\nSupport for project setup (création 2023): Hélène Icart. \nSTEREOPTIK is supported by the French Ministry of Culture and the Centre-Val de Loire Region as well as being an associate artist at the Théâtre de la Ville de Paris and the Hectare\, Territoires Vendômois\, Centre National de la Marionnette. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/antichambre/ CATEGORIES:Artistic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2024/08/Antichambres-TW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240907T200000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240907T213000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20240823T113914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T132944Z UID:20744-1725739200-1725744600@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Cartes Blanches DESCRIPTION:Cartes BlanchesPerforming ArtCartes BlanchesBy the renowned choreographer Mourad MerzoukiIndian performers reinterpreting the best of French contemporary dance!September 7\, 2024 | BangaloreBook your ticketSneak Peek \n\n \n \n \n We are thrilled to unveil a unique dance collaboration set to captivate audiences across India\, with various influences from contemporary repertoires\, including hip hop. \nFollowing the breakdance competition at Paris Olympics 2024 – this sport made its debut for the first time at the Olympics this summer –\, and the immense success of the contemporary dance production Pixel in India last December\, renowned French choreographer Mourad Merzouki returns with a groundbreaking project that bridges cultures and aims to showcase exceptional local talent. \nWhen: 8 pm  | 7\, September 2024 \nWhere: Prestige Srihari Khoday Centre for Performing Arts\nSilver Oak Plantation\, 25\, Mudalappa St\, Anjanadri Layout\, Konanakunte\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka 560062 \nBuy ticketsThe CollaborationIn 2023\, with the support of the French Institute in India\, Compagnie Käfig\, in partnership with the Prakriti Foundation\, conducted a series of dance auditions in Bangalore\, Mumbai\, and Delhi. This rigorous search culminated in the selection of six exceptional Indian dancers\, each chosen for their unique skills and extraordinary talent. By implementing such projects\, the French Institute is looking at creating a real creative dialogue between French and Indian professionals. Long-term collaborations like this one are perfect platforms for people to learn about each other. \nThis year\, Compagnie Käfig is set to present one of their acclaimed productions\, Cartes Blanches\, featuring the selected Indian dancers from the public auditions. The dancers have been rehearsing under the expert guidance of Mourad Merzouki and his team to bring this French production to life. The premiere is scheduled for September 7th\, 2024\, and promises to be a mesmerizing showcase with a never-seen cross-cultural approach. The show is to tour later on\, during the 2nd semester of 2024\, across the country\, in different cities\, more information to come. \nAbout Cartes Blanches \n\n \n \n \n\n\nCartes Blanches was created initially in 2016 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Compagnie Käfig and the production served as a heartfelt tribute to the dancers who have significantly contributed to the company’s illustrious history. Mourad Merzouki has crafted this performance to reflect on his journey and honor those who have shared it with him. Having this piece performed by Indian dancers for the first time definitely means opening a new chapter and sharing the very DNA of the company with the Indian audience. The show is set in a cozy living room with period furniture and the artists join one another on stage to relate an extraordinary adventure\, through the memory of bodies and in total simplicity. \nAbout Mourad Merzouki & Compagnie Käfig\n\n \n \n \n\n\nA major figure on the hip-hop scene since the early 1990s\, Compagnie Käfig’s Artistic Director Mourad Merzouki works at the crossroads of many different disciplines: he adds circus\, martial arts\, fine arts\, video and live music to his exploration of hip-hop dance. Without losing sight of the roots of hip-hop movement\, of its social and geographical origins\, this multidisciplinary approach opens new horizons and reveals original outlooks. \nSince 1996\, 31 creations have been performed in 700 cities and 65 countries. Compagnie Käfig has given more than 4\,000 performances to over 2 million spectators. Each year the company delivers a hundred or so performances around the world pushing the boundaries of dance. \nAbout Prakriti Foundation\n\n \n \n \n\n\nPrakriti Foundation was founded in Chennai in 1998 to host events enquiring into cultural heritage and inheritance in order to change and enlarge the cultural scene of Chennai. Since its creation\, Prakriti has been a free space where scholars\, researchers\, artists\, critics\, poets and filmmakers could present their work to those who engage with it on serious terms. The Foundation organizes four festivals and events across various performing and non-performing art forms\, among which are lecture demonstrations\, poetry readings\, film screenings\, and intimate performances. \nThe French Institute in India is one of the major supporters of the Prakriti Excellence in Contemporary Dance Awards (PECDA)\, a national-level biennial award for contemporary dance (one-of-a-kind in South Asia). PECDA is a platform for Indian contemporary dance forms\, exposing artists to a wider audience and network. \nRecently\, with Villa Swagatam\, a network of artistic residencies initiated by IFI\, Prakriti Foundation welcomes French practitioners to experience this vivid scene\, and discover and engage with new\, emerging forms of expression. \nAbout the Venue: PCPA\n\n \n \n \n\n\nPrestige Centre for Performing Arts\, opened in early 2023\, stands as a premier institution dedicated to fostering creativity and excellence in the arts. Offering state-of-the-art facilities\, it provides a dynamic platform for artists and audiences to engage in diverse cultural expressions. The centre serves a commitment to nurturing talent and promoting artistic innovation. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/cartes-blanches/ CATEGORIES:Artistic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2024/08/Carte-Blanche.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240708 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240713 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20240617T064043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T090522Z UID:20316-1720436400-1720781999@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:A series of Esther Duflo's books for children DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a series of official launch events across India for Esther Duflo’s new book series\, “Poor Economics for Kids\,” addressing critical themes of poverty through the eyes of children. Collaborating with illustrator Cheyenne Olivier\, Nobel Prize-winning economist Esther Duflo introduces a captivating series designed to empower young minds and initiate important conversations about inequality. \nIn today’s increasingly unequal world\, this book plays a crucial role in shaping values and perspectives. By exploring topics such as education\, healthcare\, employment\, environment\, and entrepreneurship\, Duflo’s series encourages children to engage thoughtfully and parents to discuss complex issues surrounding poverty in straightforward terms. \nJoin us for these landmark events where Esther Duflo will unveil the series in multiple languages including English (published by Juggernaut) and regional languages like Bengali\, Hindi\, Kannada\, Tamil\, and Marathi (published by Pratham Books). This launch aims to dismantle stereotypes and foster empathy towards poverty\, making it an essential resource for families and educators alike. \nKolkata - 8 JulyBook launch of Poor economics for kids by Esther Duflo and Cheyenne Olivier. Moderated by Abhijit Banerjee\n\n \n \n \n\n\nDate: Monday\, 8th July \nTime: 6 to 7:30 pm\, followed by book signing\nVenue: ICCR Auditorium \nRegister here\n\n \nBangalore - 10 JulyUnderstanding poverty with Esther Duflo and Cheyenne Olivier. Moderated by Roopa Pai \n\n \n \n \n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 10th July \nTime: 6:30 to 8 pm\, followed by book signing\nVenue: Bangalore International Center \nRegister here\n\n \nNew Delhi - 11 JulyBook launch of Poor economics for kids by Esther Duflo and Cheyenne Olivier. Moderated by Paro Anand\n\n \n \n \n\n\nDate: Thursday\, 11th July\nTime: 6:30 pm\nVenue: Auditorium\, Alliance Française de Delhi \nRegister here\n\n \nEsther Duflo is the Abdul Latif Jameel Professor of Poverty Alleviation and Development Economics in the Department of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a co-founder and co-director of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). In her research\, she seeks to understand the economic lives of the poor\, with the aim to help design and evaluate social policies. She has worked on health\, education\, financial inclusion\, environment and governance. \nRead more\nCheyenne Olivier is a French illustrator. She graduated from the Estienne Arts and Design School in Paris and the Decorative Arts School in Strasbourg\, where she earned an MFA in Illustration. Her images\, characterized by their geometric and playful nature\, often center around the visual representation of social and environmental issues. \nRead more\nCopies of the books will be available for purchase at the event\, allowing you to take home these insightful stories and continue the journey of understanding and compassion with Esther Duflo. \nOur partners URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/esther-duflos-work/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2024/06/Book-launch-Esther.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240702 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20240614T033008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T021148Z UID:20304-1718362800-1719831599@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Fête de la Musique 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Embassy of France in India\, the French Institute in India\, and the Alliance Française network are pleased to announce the Fête de la Musique 2024 celebration. This festival aims to explore the diverse musical landscape of France and its new generation of talents\, in order to foster dialogue between France and India. \nKicking off on the 14th of June and running until the 30th of June\, the two-week program will encompass a range of concerts and daytime events\, including workshops and panel discussions\, held in collaboration with the Alliance Française network across various cities. \nFully Offline Experience in 2024The 2024 edition of the festival will be completely offline\, offering a fully immersive in-person experience. Attendees can look forward to engaging live performances with the exciting artists’ tour across India\, featuring three exceptional talents each of them representing a different genre of music and addressing various local audiences\, from electronic lovers to jazz mélomanes: Akoda (Creole Jazz)\, GЯEG (Electronic Music)\, and Brö (Pop). \nAbout Fête de la MusiqueFête de la Musique or World Music day was created in 1982 by the Minister of Culture of France\, M. Jack Lang. Organised each year since on the 21st of June\, the summer solstice\, this day aims at celebrating music in all its forms\, with all musicians\, be they amateurs or professionals. This is a day dedicated to making music\, in various kinds of spaces (streets\, in cafes and concert halls)\, sharing the passion for music. This main idea is to make music freely accessible to all. Created 41 years ago\, it has been embraced by a large number of countries\, cities\, all over the world\, to celebrate a common love for music. \nFeatured Artists and Tour DatesValérie Chane Tef\, known by her stage name Akoda\, is a highly acclaimed Creole jazz pianist from Reunion Island. She brings a captivating fusion of contemporary jazz infused with her rich cultural heritage. On stage\, she is accompanied by 2 French musicians\, one bassist and one percussion artist. Akoda has earned international acclaim with their successful albums ‘Muzik pou lo kèr’ (2019) and ‘Nout’Souk’ (2022)\, featured on prominent platforms like FIP\, RFI\, and France Inter. They will take us enthusiastically into Creole ballads that make up their identity and their contagious joie de vivre. It is a living tradition that the group reinvents and transmits to us with its jazz signature: beating hearts\, dancing bodies\, and present emotions. \n\nDelhi: June 21 | Venue: National School Drama\nBangalore: June 22 | Venue: Indian Music Experience\nMumbai: June 25 | Venue: Antisocial\nKolkata: June 28 | Venue: Bass and Barrels\, Peerless Hotel Kolkata\nJaipur: June 30 | Venue: Clarks Amer\n\nMauritius-born and Paris-based DJ and producer GЯEG has been a prominent figure in the club scene since 2019. Affiliated with the afro/avant-garde label Boukan Records and a resident at Paris’s LA CREOLE party and Rinse France web radio\, his high-energy sets have gained widespread acclaim across France and Europe. \nRecognized by DJs like Ben UFO\, Kampire\, and Jyoty\, and highlighted by Resident Advisor and DJ Mag UK\, GЯEG has released two celebrated EPs: “Eau Coulée Smart City” (2021) and “Jazz net” (2023). His exclusive tour in India is organized in partnership with local partner Boxout.fm who is a reference in the electronic music scene in India. \n\nDelhi: June 14 | Venue: RED\, Vasant Vihar\nHyderabad: June 19 | Venue: Ext by Moonshine\nChandigarh: June 21 | Venue: The Back Room\nPondicherry: June 22 | Venue: The Storytellers’ Bar\nMumbai: June 27 | Venue: Khar Social\nChennai: June 28 | Venue: Thiru Vi Ka Park\n\nKnown for her bold and unique style\, Brö blends singing and rapping to explore themes like desire and usual preoccupations of the young generation. Elisa Brolli\, her real name\, draws on her diverse heritage from Algeria and Italy\, infusing her lyrics with a mix of love and passion. Her raw\, humorous writing challenges norms and reflects her background in law and criminology. Since releasing two EPs (Klaus in 2019 and Cassandre in 2021) and the album Grande in 2023\, Brö has toured extensively\, performing in France\, Brussels\, Montreal\, and Oslo. Elisa Brolli is a laureate of The Fair’s 2023 program thus reinforcing the longstanding partnership of IFI with this French programme by the Ministry of Culture to help promote the French young music scene abroad. \n\nBhopal: June 21 | Venue: Indoor Auditorium of Tribal Museum\nHyderabad: June 23 | Venue: Malibu\nTrivandrum: June 26 | Venue: Bharat Bhavan\nDelhi: June 28 | Venue: Alliance Française de Delhi\n\nWatch out the events near youVisit fetedelamusique.in for detailed information about the festival\, including schedules and artist details connect with the nearest Alliance Francaise. \nOur cultural partners in India and France URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/fdlm-2024/ CATEGORIES:Artistic,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2024/06/fddd-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240606T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240606T183000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20240422T045708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T042605Z UID:19358-1717693200-1717698600@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Webinar: International Classes - Study in France DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for higher education options abroad and aspiring to attend esteemed French universities or schools\, but find yourself unsure if the French language would be a hindrance? Look no further than International Classes [ Classes Internationales ]. This autumn\, 27 prestigious French higher education institutions are extending invitations to Indian students\, offering a diverse array of over 200 French programs. We will prepare you in advance for these courses through Classes Internationales. \nThrough Classes Internationales\, before delving into your studies in fields such as science\, audiovisual engineering\, humanities\, design\, or management\, you will have the chance to immerse yourself in French culture\, refine your language skills\, and receive crucial academic preparation tailored to your chosen area of study. \nEager to learn more about this exciting opportunity? Join us for our Campus France Webinar on Thursday\, June 6th at 5 pm. \n\nRegister now\n\n \n \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Phone(Required)Field of interest(Required)Select your fieldEngineeringManagementArtsAudiovisualUniversitiesHighest degree achieved(Required)Higher or senior secondary educationBachelor's degreeConsent(Required) I agree to the privacy policy.(Required)By registering for this webinar\, you agree to receive more information in the form of a newsletter and to be contacted by the French Embassy in India (including Campus France and the French Institute in India).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWhat is Classes Internationales?\nClasses Internationales offer access to premier French higher education universities and public institutions. Invest a semester or academic year in France\, preparing for studies in diverse fields such as science\, engineering\, humanities\, audiovisual\, design\, or management. Immerse yourself in French culture\, refine language skills\, and receive invaluable academic training. Explore over 200 programs offered by 27 institutions\, catering to beginners in French and those dreaming of learning the language. \nDon’t fret about language barriers—choose France with confidence. We’ve got your experience covered\, ensuring you enjoy learning French while shaping your career. \nExplore Now URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/webinar-classes-internationales-june/ CATEGORIES:Cooperation in Higher Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2024/05/CF-Webinars.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240418T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240418T183000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20240402T144456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T145537Z UID:19084-1713459600-1713465000@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Webinar: Classes Internationales DESCRIPTION:Are you a 12th-grade student dreaming of studying at the most prestigious French universities or schools\, but struggling with the French language? Then Classes Internationales is just for you. This fall\, 27 esteemed French higher education institutions are opening their doors to offer 200+ French programs for Indian students. \nBefore diving into your studies in science\, audiovisual engineering\, humanities\, design\, or management\, you’ll immerse yourself in French culture\, hone your language skills\, and receive invaluable academic training on your chosen field. \nCurious to learn more about this opportunity? Join the Campus France Webinar. \n\nRegister nowWhat is Classes Internationales?\nClasses Internationales offer access to premier French higher education universities and public institutions. Invest a semester or academic year in France\, preparing for studies in diverse fields such as science\, engineering\, humanities\, audiovisual\, design\, or management. Immerse yourself in French culture\, refine language skills\, and receive invaluable academic training. Explore over 200 programs offered by 27 institutions\, catering to beginners in French and those dreaming of learning the language. \nDon’t fret about language barriers—choose France with confidence. We’ve got your experience covered\, ensuring you enjoy learning French while shaping your career. \nExplore Now URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/webinar-classes-internationales-april-2024/ CATEGORIES:Cooperation in Higher Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2024/04/CI-April-Tw.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20240315T114934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T132833Z UID:18906-1711278000-1714129199@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:He-Rose | AF Tour DESCRIPTION:Slide 1ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE TOUR 2024He-RoseFrom the Bhagavad Gita to the Iliad\, the embrace of Arjuna and Achilles.A collaboration between the French school ENSATT and the Indian theatre troupe Adishakti Laboratory. Mar 24 - Apr 25\, 2024Find your ShowSneak Peek \n\n \n \n \n The Adishakti-Ensatt play premiered in Ensatt Lyon\, France\, a few months ago and the Indian premiere starts this March 2024\, coinciding with the ‘Remembering Veenapani Festival’ to memorialise Adishakti’s visionary founder Veenapani Chawla. \nHe-Rose exemplifies the power of the Indo-French cultural collaboration\, with artists from diverse backgrounds coming together to set yet another example of creativity. \nThe Adishakti-Ensatt play premiered in Ensatt Lyon\, France\, a few months ago and the Indian premiere starts this March 2024\, coinciding with the ‘Remembering Veenapani Festival’ to memorialise Adishakti’s visionary founder Veenapani Chawla. \nHe-Rose exemplifies the power of the Indo-French cultural collaboration\, with artists from diverse backgrounds coming together to set yet another example of creativity. \nThis is the result of a 3- week intensive residency that took place last August at Adishakti\, Auroville\, with Alliance Française Pondicherry. Eight students from ENSATT\,  four of whom belong to the school’s acting department\, and four others from the technical departement\, with various specializations in light and sound design\, costumes\, etc.\, were invited to train and work on the staging of the play with Adishakti profesionnals\, under the mentorship of Director Nimmy Raphel. \nAt the heart of He-Rose lies a profound inquiry into the nature of heroism. Drawing parallels between iconic figures such as Arjuna from the Mahabharata and Achilles from the Iliad\, the production challenges conventional notions of heroism\, inviting audiences to contemplate the interplay between vulnerability and courage. Through a series of thought-provoking performances and workshops\, the project aims to celebrate the multifaceted nature of heroism\, emphasizing the universality of human. \nPondicherryChennaiPondicherryVaranasiDelhiChandigarhPunePondicherry\n\n\n24\, March 2024\nTime: 6 pm\nVenue: Alliance Française de Pondichéry\n58\, Suffren St\, White Town\, Puducherry\, 605001 \nKnow more\nChennai\n\n27 March\, 2024\nTime: 8 pm\nVenue: Alliance Française Madras\n24\, College Rd\, opposite GOOD SHEPHERD MATRICULATION HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL-NUNGAMBAKKAM\, Subba Road Avenue\, Nungambakkam\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu 600006 \nKnow more\nPondicherry\n\n1 April\, 2024\nTime: 7:30 pm\nVenue: Adishakti Theatre Festival\nAdishakti\, Edayanchavady Road\,Vanur Taluk\,\nAuroville Post\,Irumbai Panchayat\,\nVillupuram District\,Tamil Nadu – 605 101 \nKnow more\nVaranasi\n\n11 April\, 2024\nTime: 6:30 pm\nVenue: Nagari Natak Mandali\, Near Hospital\, Kabir Math\, Sant Kabir Rd\, Kabir Nagar Churaha\, Jhandatale\, Varanasi\, Uttar Pradesh 221001 \nClick here to register \nKnow more\nDelhi\n\n13 April\, 2024\nTime:  7 pm\nVenue: National School of Drama (NSD)\, House 1\, Bahawalpur\, Bhagwan Das Rd\, opposite PNB Bank\, Mandi House\, New Delhi\, Delhi 110001 \nKnow more\nChandigarh\n\n17 April\, 2024\nTime: 7:30\nVenue: Tagore Theatre\, Sector 18 Chandigarh\, 160018 \nKnow more\nPune\n\n20 April\, 2024\nTime: 7 pm\nVenue:  NM Wadia Amphitheatre\, Fergusson College\, GRFQ+8F2\, Shivajinagar\, Pune\, Maharashtra 411004 \nClick here to register \nKnow more\nAbout ENSATT\n\n \n \n \n\n\nENSATT\, National Superior School of Arts and Techniques of Drama\, is a French public school which trains students for all performance linked occupations. They learn all components of artistic creation: scriptwriting\, stage direction\, acting\, sound\, lightings\, scenography\, costume\, administration and technical management. ENSATT’s pedagogic policy encourages an experience-based learning process: students\, during internships or creations\, train with French and foreign professionals. No hierarchy could exist between Arts and Techniques. Each discipline includes both aspects which are unique\, essential and revealed in the collective strength. \nSince 2018\, a proactive and militant policy is implemented to ensure an access to the world artistic’s repertoires of America\, Africa\, Asia\, Europe and Oceania to ENSATT’s students. Following the He-Roes adventures and the forthcoming signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National School of Drama (NSD) in Delhi\, India has emerged as a significant partner for ENSATT in the global landscape. \nAbout Adishakti Laboratory for Theatre Art Research\n\n \n \n \n\n\nAdishakti Laboratory for Theatre Art Research is a contemporary theatre research and repertory company near Pondicherry\, India. It is a place where they engage in performance researches which enable the group to develop a unique theatrical language. These research findings are spread around through residential workshops open to artists from varied disciplines. Adishakti reaches out to other performance groups\, artists and idea generators to evolve its own art practices\, workshops\, residencies\, retreats\, seminars and performances in a place that encourages hybrid expression. To quote its founder and late Veenapani: “The answer is in being hybrid; to nurture old knowledges but also to always be pluralistic in order not to be conditioned by positions and ideologies”. \nAlliance Française TourSeason 2024\nAlliances Françaises proudly promote French-Indian cultural ties with iconic productions like “He-Rose” and more. This cultural season will feature diverse performances like dance\, theatre\, and music. It also fosters relationships and collaborations between French and Indian arts professionals through workshops. \n© Credits & mentions\n\n \n \n \n\n\nPhotos © David Anemian URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/herose/ CATEGORIES:Artistic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2024/04/herose-feature.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240301T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240301T210000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20240213T063919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T062125Z UID:18532-1709319600-1709326800@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Night of Ideas 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Night of Ideas is a French initiative bringing together prominent thinkers across the globe to discuss major topical issues every year. With this year’s theme intriguingly titled “Fault lines” the Indian edition\, Artificial Intelligence: Unraveling the Enigma\, Navigating the Fault lines will highlight Artificial Intelligence and Human ethics on the collision course\, with Laurent Daudet and Appupen\, creators of the book Dream machine (Westland\, 2024). \nWorld is revolutionized with the integration of the Large Language models in AI. With the release of ChatGpt\, we already see efficiency and ease in doing some of our jobs. Will evolution of these models give us a 3 day work week with a comfortable living or a life full of complications? On the one hand\, we see AI benefits in proactive health care systems\, future of learning\, fight financial crime and on the other hand it has given rise to issues related to discrimination\, personal freedoms and accountability. Are there any ways to correct them? How far AI has reached and how far it can go? How does the world with AI look at its peak? \nDate: March 1\, 2024 📅\nTime: 7 pm ⏰\nVenue: M L Bhartia Auditorium\, Alliance Française de Delhi 🏛️ \nRegister nowAbout the speakersLaurent Daudet is co-CEO and co-founder of LightOn\, a start up at the forefront of large language models\, the new generation of Ai. He is also physics professor at one of Paris’s leading universities. \nAppupen has been one of India’s leading voices in comics since the publication of his first book Moonward in 2009. He is the creator of the mythical world of Halahala. He was artist-in-residence at Angoulême in 2021. \n\n \n \n Night of Ideas 2024\n \n \n RegistrationName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required) URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/noi-ai/ CATEGORIES:Books,Books & Ideas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2024/02/NOi-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240227T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240227T193000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20240220T053110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T061221Z UID:18660-1709053200-1709062200@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Webinar: Scholarships for Indian Students DESCRIPTION:Worried about financing your dream of studying in France? Join Campus France India for an exclusive webinar focusing on French scholarships tailored for Indian students. Our experts will provide valuable insights into the diverse range of scholarships available and guide you through the selection process to increase your chances of winning. \nThis webinar is your gateway to unlocking a plethora of scholarship opportunities and understanding the steps to secure funding for your studies. Whether you’re an upcoming applicant or a proactive young aspirant eager to explore scholarship options\, this webinar is tailored just for you. \nWhy should you attend? \n\nGain comprehensive insights into the diverse range of French scholarships available for Indian students.\nReceive expert guidance on selecting the most suitable scholarship to match your academic goals and financial needs.\nLearn the essential steps and strategies to enhance your chances of winning a scholarship and financing your education in France.\n\nClick here to register URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/scholarships-for-indian-students/ CATEGORIES:CF events,Cooperation in Higher Education,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2024/02/CF-Webinars-Scholarship.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231224 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20231114T070902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T091946Z UID:17983-1702378800-1703329199@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Maya Kamaty DESCRIPTION:Maya KamatyALLIANCE FRANÇAISE TOUR 2023Maya KamatyC R E O L E . U R B A N . P O PBringing the taste of Reunion Island's rich music tradition to India.Dec 12 - Dec 22\, 2023Let's Get StartedGet the tasteTickets availableFind your show \n\n \n \n \n Maya Kamaty\, a prominent Creole Urban Pop musician of Indian origin from Reunion Island\, the French overseas territory\, brings a taste of Réunion Island’s rich music tradition to India. She is also known as the daughter of Gilbert Pounia\, the lead singer of Ziskakan\, one of the most famous Maloya bands from Réunion Island. Very early\, and thanks to her father\, she has developed a deep interest and relationship to India where she was last touring in 2018. For her return\, she will be performing this time her new EP “Sovaz”\, the Creole word for “wild”\, where she experiments urban pop music in a freestyle approach. With her mesmerizing vocals and deep-rooted connection to Maloya\, a music genre usually sung in Réunion Creole\, she offers a unique blend of traditional and contemporary music. Her music is a reflection of her diverse influences\, from traditional Maloya to slam\, rock\, reggae\, jazz\, and dance\, along with island blues melodies\, and Afro-beats. \nJodhpurLucknowAhmedabadBhopalKolkataJodhpur\n\n12 December\, 2023\nTime: 9 pm\nVenue: Daspan House\nOld\, Loco Rd\, Ratanada\, Jodhpur \nLucknow\n\n14 December\, 2023\nTime: 8 pm\nVenue: Cafe Hons\nLe Press\, Naval Kishore Rd\, Hazratganj\, Lucknow \nAhmedabad\n\n16 December\, 2023\nTime: 8:30 pm\nVenue: Natrani Amphitheatre\nDarpana Academy of Performing Arts\, Usmanpura\, Ahmedabad \nBhopal\n\n20 December\, 2023\nTime: 6:30 pm\nVenue: Bahirang\, Bharat Bhawan\nOutdoor Amphitheater\, Near Upper Lake\, Krishna Nagar\, Shymala Hills\, Bhopal \nKolkata\n\n22 December\, 2023\nTime: 10 pm\nVenue: Miss Ginko Club\n169\, Rashbihari Avenue\, 3rd Floor\, City Mart\, Ballygunge\, Kolkata \nAbout Maya Kamaty\n\n \n \n \n\n\nLong gone now seems the time when the “Pounia kid” – who gets her name from the founder of the famous Ziskakan collective\, from Reunion Island – then a student in Montpellier\, left the safety of home to take to the stage as a backup singer. \nSince then\, Maya has reconnected with her island and made creole and maloya her own. Her parents and their dalons (friends)\, among them the celestial bum Alain Peters\, fought relentlessly\, as early as 1979\, to keep their music alive. Proudly bearing the kayamb\, its most distinctive instrument\, Maya takes a hold of her own history\, mirroring that of the island itself\, and makes it the driving force behind her work. She picks out her second name\, “Kamaty” (the name of a marginal\, intense and proud woman from the village of Grand Bois\, whom her father held in high esteem) as the key to her own path. \nMolded on the stage\, acclaimed by critics and fans alike\, her first album\, Santié Papang (2014)\, is voted « Coup de cœur » of the Académie Charles Cros\, allowing Maya to tour the world defending its songs: from India to Australia\, by way of Morocco\, South Africa\, Canada\, South Korea and China. \nDespite this success\, with her next step\, Maya Kamaty chooses to leave behind the acoustic dimension of her first album and to dig deeper into her own maps of musical exploration: “Making a second album just like Santié Papang would have been too easy. I needed to challenge myself\, to take risks.” \nFrom this\, there emerges Pandiyé\, released in 2018. An album hanging (a literal translation of its title from the creole) between tradition and modernity. \nPowerful basslines – borrowing equally from the Islandic composer Asgeir’s electro-folk\, Kendrick Lamar’s hip hop\, and Björk’s pop hits – lay the foundations for some of maloya’s more traditional instruments\, such as the kayamb or the roulèr\, to thrive on. Other instruments integral to the island’s culture can also distinctly be heard: the takamba for instance (also known as n’goni)\, as well as a number Indian drums\, usually heard in religious ceremonies of Tamil tradition – Maya herself being a 5th generation descendant of the indentured laborers who came from India to settle and work on the Island. \nCollaborating with producer Victor Vagh (Flavia Coelho)\, Maya and her team found just the right fit between organic and electronic music. Their reinvented maloya doesn’t belong solely to Reunion Island anymore\, but to the whole world\, and radiates emotion through hypnotic pulses\, messages through images. Above all\, it speaks of the live strength of the creole language. For if the envelope has changed\, Maya’s need to tell stories through songs has not. \nThe Pandiyé Tour brings the band to Europe and Canada\, and culminates in the opening of the Vieilles Charrues festival in July 2021\, before being brought to a halt by the current sanitary context. \nBut it would take more than a global pandemic to stop this rolling train. Maya Kamaty continues to lead her ongoing musical explorations and delves into the world of urban cultures to draft the contours of her new journey: “Sovaz” (“savage” in English). The world brutally stopping in its tracks gives her the time she needed to reassess and get involved in writing once more. \nWith this new EP\, the singer cuts yet another path for herself in the current musical landscape while refusing to cut any corners\, composes syncopated melodies and sings lyrics expressing a deep-rooted wrath\, which she expels with an urgency well-known to any street artist. Behind the term “Sovaz” itself lies the idea of a certain rawness\, of un-politeness\, of brazenness even – an attitude borrowing from the codes of street gangs\, of bad boys\, of rebellious girls. In this regard\, Sovaz can be read as the uncensored expression of a fully self-assured woman. \nFor this new opus\, which she defines as « Kreol Urban pop »\, Maya Kamaty teams up with beatmaker Sskyron and guitarist Adrien Pigeat\, in a minimalist format on the cutting edge of current urban creation; and with tasteful forays into hip hop\, trap and atmospheric pop\, she manages to build a mightily convincing and unconventionally deep repertoire. \n\nExtracts from Hortense Volle\, Frédérique Cheynet et Mounir Kabbaj \nAlliance Française ToursSeason 2023\nBy showcasing iconic French artists like Maya Kamaty\, Alliances Françaises continue their tradition of bringing the finest of French culture to India. The cultural season will run through December 2023\, allowing Alliances Françaises to participate in a wide range of artistic events and partnerships\, with music and vocal performances prominently featured in this year’s program. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/maya-kamaty/ CATEGORIES:Artistic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/11/Maya-Kamaty-Credit-Guillaume-Haurice.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231221 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20231108T065845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T091951Z UID:17949-1702033200-1703069999@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:PIXEL by Compagnie Käfig DESCRIPTION:Slide 1ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE TOUR 2023PIXELby Compagnie KäfigA mind-blowing mix of virtuoso Hip Hop dance with cutting-edge digital projection.Dec 8 - Dec 19\, 2023Let's Get StartedSneak PeekTickets availableFind your show \n\n \n \n \n The highly anticipated contemporary dance masterpiece\, “Pixel\,” is poised to make its mark on the Indian stage for the very first time. This captivating performance is a significant part of the Alliance Française Tour 2023\, which seeks to showcase the finest of French artistic expression\, in the field of performing arts\, in India. \nCreated by Mourad Merzouki in collaboration with French digital production studio Adrien M & Claire \, “Pixel” is a unique duet of projected images and dance\, where the interaction between the visual and the physical is enigmatic. “Pixel” is not just a dance performance; it is an immersive experience that blurs the lines between art and technology. \nDelhiMumbaiGoaDelhi\n\n8 December\, 2023\nTime: 7 pm\nVenue: Kamani Auditorium\n1\, Copernicus Marg\, Opposite Doordarshan Bhawan\, Mandi House\, New Delhi \nBook your ticket\nMumbai\n\n16 December\, 2023\nTime: 6:30 pm\nVenue: Jamshed Bhabha Theatre\, NCPA\nOpposite New Oberoi Hotel\, NCPA Marg\, Nariman Point\, Mumbai \nBook your ticket\nGoa\n\n19 December\, 2023\nTime: 8 pm\nVenue: As part of Serendipity Arts Festival 2023\nDinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir\nKala Academy Complex\, Panjim\, Goa \nBook Seats\nPIXEL WORKSHOPSThe French choreographer and the dancers will also be conducting auditions and offering masterclasses and workshops in Delhi\, Mumbai\, Bengaluru\, and Goa. In partnership with the Prakriti Foundation\, the contemporary dance and hip-hop communities of India will be given an opportunity to feature in Mourad Merzouki’s upcoming show\, “Cartes blanches”\, which will be released in India in 2024. \nBangalore Delhi MumbaiGoaBangalore \n4 December -Workshop – Hip-hop Part I\nTime: 11 am to 7 pm\nVenue: Attakkalari Centre – Studio 1 \n5 December – Workshop Introduction to Hip-Hop\nTime: 11 am to 4 pm\nVenue: Attakkalari Centre – Studio 1 \nClick here to register \nDelhi \n7 December – Introduction to Hip-Hop – poppin – Boogaloo – Wavin\nTime: 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm\nVenue: Alliance Française de Delhi \nClick here to register. (Booked) \nMumbai\n12 December – Breaking\nTime: 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm\nVenue: Jeff Goldberg Studio\n(JGS) – Third Floor – Studio 3 C \n12 December – Interaction-Dance as a Professional Career\nTime: 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm\nVenue: Institute of Classical and Modern Dance (ICMD) \n15 December – Workshop Breakdance\nTime: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm\nThe Danceworxs\, Andheri (W) \nClick here to register \nGoa\n18 December -Hip-hop\nTime: 12 pm to 3 pm\nVenue: The Studio\, Excise Building \nClick here to register \n By Herald Sun\n“ Pixel is as close as it gets to a duet of projected images and dance. […] Does the sweep of a long\, languid arm set off the cascade of white circles or has the splaying visual pattern propelled the limb upwards? Choreographer Mourad Merzouki and collaborators/digital artists Adrien Mondot and Claire Bardainne keep us guessing. Ultimately\, it doesn’t matter what moves what. The result is a playful and ever-shifting montage of three-dimensional forms – delightful\, cloying\, surprising all at once. ».” \n By Le Monde\n“Blissful\, flabbergasted\, direct pleasure and unconditional amazement. A kind of emotional kidnapping with only one possible outcome: letting go. […] Mourad Merzouki’s hip-hop is regenerated from the imaginary connection. Sophisticated\, well-designed as usual\, it has taken on another aspect\, sometimes a velvet one\, an elastic density. As if pixels had been transplanted in the very core of dancers’ muscles to transform them into gliding mutants.” \n  \n By Herald Sun\n“ Pixel is as close as it gets to a duet of projected images and dance. […] Does the sweep of a long\, languid arm set off the cascade of white circles or has the splaying visual pattern propelled the limb upwards? Choreographer Mourad Merzouki and collaborators/digital artists Adrien Mondot and Claire Bardainne keep us guessing. Ultimately\, it doesn’t matter what moves what. The result is a playful and ever-shifting montage of three-dimensional forms – delightful\, cloying\, surprising all at once. ».” \n By Le Monde\n“Blissful\, flabbergasted\, direct pleasure and unconditional amazement. A kind of emotional kidnapping with only one possible outcome: letting go. […] Mourad Merzouki’s hip-hop is regenerated from the imaginary connection. Sophisticated\, well-designed as usual\, it has taken on another aspect\, sometimes a velvet one\, an elastic density. As if pixels had been transplanted in the very core of dancers’ muscles to transform them into gliding mutants.” \n  \n\n\nAbout Compagnie Käfig \n\n \n \n \n\n\nA major figure on the hip-hop scene since the early 1990s\, Compagnie Käfig’s Artistic Director Mourad Merzouki works at the crossroads of many different disciplines: he adds circus\, martial arts\, fine arts\, video and live music to his exploration of hip-hop dance. Without losing sight of the roots of hip-hop movement\, of its social and geographical origins\, this multidisciplinary approach opens new horizons and reveals original outlooks. \nSince 1996\, 31 creations have been performed in 700 cities and 65 countries. Compagnie Käfig has given more than 4\,000 performances to over 2 million spectators. A hundred or so performances around the world rhythm the life of the company each year. \nAlliance Française ToursSeason 2023\nAlliances Françaises proudly promote French-Indian cultural ties with iconic productions like “Pixel” and more. This cultural season runs until December 2023\, featuring diverse performances like dance\, circus\, and music. It also fosters relationships and collaborations between French and Indian arts professionals through workshops. \n© Credits & mentions\n\n \n \n \n\n\nCompagnie Käfig\n\nArtistic direction and choreography Mourad Merzouki\nDigital production Adrien Mondot & Claire Bardainne\nMusic design Armand Amar \nArtistic credits \nCompagnie Käfig – Direction Mourad Merzouki\nArtistic direction and choreography Mourad Merzouki\nConcept Mourad Merzouki et Adrien M / Claire B\nDigital production Adrien Mondot & Claire Bardainne\nMusic design Armand Amar\n(Violin\, Sarah Nemtanu – Piano\, Julien Carton – Vocals\, Nuria Rovira Salat – Additional music\, viola\, Anne-Sophie\nVersnaeyen – Drum programming «Les Plocks»\, Artback Society: Stéphane Lavallée and Julien Delaune –\nRecording\, mixing\, sound design\, Vincent Joinville – Modular synthesizer\, Martin Fouilleul) \nAssistant of the choreographer Marjorie Hannoteaux\nLighting design Yoann Tivoli assisted by Nicolas Faucheux\nStage design Benjamin Lebreton\nCostume design Pascale Robin assisted by Marie Grammatico\nWith (alternating) Rémi RMS Autechaud\, Rachid Aziki\, Kader Belmoktar\, Antoine Bouiges\, Marc Brillant\, Daravirak Bun\,\nElodie Chan\, Hugo Ciona\, Sabri Mucho Colin\, Emilie Eliazord\, Aymen Fikri\, Justin Gouin\, Xuan Le\, Ibrahima Ibou Mboup\,\nJulien Seijo\, Maxim Thach\, Paul Thao\, Sofiane Tiet\, Nina Van der Pyl\, Médésséganvi Swing Yetongnon.\nPaintings Camille Courier de Mèré & Benjamin Lebreton\nLight control (alternating) Stéphane Loirat / Amélie Verjat / Philippe André\nVideo management (alternating) Guillaume Blanc / Benjamin Furbacco / Laurent David\nSound control (alternating) Alexis Lazar / Capucine Catalan\nStage management (alternating) Patrick Ligarius / François Michaudel \nProducer Centre chorégraphique national de Créteil et du Val-de-Marne / Compagnie Käfig\nCoproducers Maison des Arts de Créteil\, Espace Albert Camus in Bron\nWith the support of Compagnie Adrien M / Claire B \n\nPhotos © Patrick Berger\, Laurent Philippe\, Agathe Poupeney\, Benoîte Fanton URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/pixel/ CATEGORIES:Artistic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/11/PIXEL-17-©-Benoite-Fanton.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231217 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20231107T053028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T091958Z UID:17859-1701514800-1702724399@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Lecomte de Brégeot India Tour DESCRIPTION:Slide 1ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE TOUR 2023Lecomte de BrégeotGet ready to groove with French electronic sensation Lecomte de Brégeot on his debut Indian tour!Dec 2 - Dec 16\, 2023Let's Get StartedKnow the artistTickets availableFind your show \n\n \n \n \n One of the prominent figures in French electronic music\, Lecomte de Brégeot\, is performing in India. \nLecomte de Brégeot incorporates intense and powerful melodies with a fusion of new wave and EBM in his tracks\, providing heartwarming tunes that resonate with people. \nNot only has Lecomte de Brégeot made a name for himself in the fashion industry and the world of television\, having worked with renowned brands such as Nina Ricci\, Giorgio Armani\, Armani\, Nars\, Yves Saint Laurent\, and Vogue\, but he has also contributed to popular TV series like Arte’s original show Mytho and the blockbuster American film\, Emily in Paris\, demonstrating the boundless nature of his music through these collaborations. \nBangaloreDelhiChandigarhHyderabadKochiMumbaiGoaBangalore\n\n2 December\, 2023\nTime: 7 pm onward\nVenue: As part of the Echoes of Earth Festival\nEmbassy International Riding School\n149/223\, Tarunhunse Village\, Bengaluru \nBook your ticketDelhi\n\nDecember 6\, 2023\nTime: 9:30 pm\nVenue: As part of Boxout Wednesdays\nAuro Kitchen Bar\nDDA Shopping Complex 201\, Sri Aurobindo Marg\, Aurobindo Palace Market Hauz Khas \nChandigarh\n\nDecember 8\, 2023\nTime: 10:45 pm\nVenue: at Upstairs Club\nWelcome Hotel Bella Vista\, Sector 5\, Panchkula\, Haryana \nHyderabad\n\nDecember 9\, 2023\nTime: 10:30 pm\nVenue: Xena Brewery & Kitchen\nRd Number 38\, CBI Colony\, Jubilee Hills\, Hyderabad \nKochi\n\nDecember 10\, 2023\nTime: 7 pm\nVenue: at Vasco da Gama Square\nNo: XIV/1642\, River Road\, Kunnumpuram Rd\, Karuvelippady\, Kochi \nMumbai\n\nDecember 14\, 2023\nTime: TBC\nVenue: Khar Social \nRohan Plaza\, 5th Rd\, Khar\, Ram Krishna Nagar\, Khar West\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra 400052 \nGoa\n\nDecember 16\, 2023\nTime: TBC\nVenue: Felix Anjuna\nAnjuna Mapusa Rd\, Mazal Waddo\, Anjuna\, Goa 403509 \nLecomte de Brégeot is a laureate of The FAIR 2021 edition. The FAIR is a non-profit and general interest association created by the French Ministry of Culture in 1989. It is the first system to support the start of careers and professionalization in Contemporary Music in France. The FAIR supports each year a total of 20 laureates\, with 2 distinct programs that reward Emergence laureates and Experience Laureates. As part of this strategy\, the FAIR helps the laureates to tour\, in France and abroad. \nAlliance Française ToursSeason 2023\nBy showcasing iconic French artists like Le Compte de Bregeot\, Alliances Françaises continue their tradition of bringing the finest of French culture to India. The cultural season will run through December 2023\, allowing Alliances Françaises to participate in a wide range of artistic events and partnerships\, with music and vocal performances prominently featured in this year’s program. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/lecomte-de-bregeot/ CATEGORIES:Artistic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/11/Lecompte-India-Tour.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231202 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20231020T063210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T103413Z UID:17751-1698836400-1701428399@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Novembre Numérique Festival 2023 DESCRIPTION:Experience Novembre Numérique 2023: A Global Celebration of Modern Art and Technology! The Alliance Française Network is excited to introduce the Novembre Numérique festival to the Indian audience. This extraordinary digital event embraces the essence of contemporary art\, cutting-edge technology\, and stimulating discussions. With a significant presence in France’s cultural landscape\, Novembre Numérique is now reaching a global audience. In its 7th year\, the festival explores the various aspects of digital technology\, from its forms and practices to its challenges and applications\, inviting participants from across the world. Join us for an immersive journey into the digital realm!” \nContact Alliance Francaise to participate in various Novembre Numerique activities. \nSee below to explore the programmesMidi et MinuitAn Augmented Reality ExhibitionWitness an endless cycle between day and night through the lens of eleven globally-acclaimed artists. Every poster is a bilingual delight (French/English)\, available on both iOS and Android platforms. Just hover over the posters with your device\, and each image springs to life\, narrating tales of timeless moments. Featuring works from eminent artists including Tom Haugomat\, Vincent Mahé\, Bruno Mangyoku\, Pierre De Menèzes\, Théo Guignard\, François Maumont\, Johan Papin\, Kim Roselier\, Juliaon Roels\, Florent Remize\, and Lila Poppins. \nCurated by renowned French illustrator\, graphic\, and motion designer Aurélien Jeanney\, visiting Alliances Françaises in Ahmedabad\, Pune\, Hyderabad\, Kolkata\, Bangalore and Chandigarh from Nov 1st to 30th. \nEscapeA Journey to the Heart of Digital CulturesThe exhibition ‘Escape: A Journey into Digital Cultures’ offers an educational and playful exploration of digital cultures\, featuring around thirty creations that blend digital artworks\, web documentaries\, video games\, and augmented reality experiences. \nDivided into three sections: ‘The History of the Internet\,’ ‘The Data Wars\,’ and ‘The Digital Humanity\,’ it invites visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the disruptions brought about by the Digital Revolution and explores the key concepts that constitute it.” \nVR Selection 2023An Odyssey of Immersive ExperiencesThis compilation highlights more than thirty virtual reality experiences\, grouped into the categories of Fiction\, Documentary\, Arts\, and Heritage. Whether it’s the serene beauty of flourishing gardens or the captivating atmosphere of an artist’s studio\, these VR adventures transport audiences beyond the constraints of time and space. Equipped with 360° vision headsets\, viewers are transported into immersive narratives and artistic creations\, blurring the boundaries between the virtual and the physical\, as well as between scripted and interactive elements. This sensory immersion promises an exhilarating and unique encounter that will leave a lasting impression. \n\nAurélien Jeanney is founder and artistic director of Maison Tangible\, a Paris-based manufacturer of images and graphic objects founded in 2015. At once a design studio\, publishing house and creator of augmented reality experiences\, Maison Tangible navigates between illustration\, art direction and motion design\, across multiple mediums to create a colourful\, joyful and geometric universe. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/novembre-numerique-2023/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/10/Niovembre-numerique-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231029T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231029T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20231010T124720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T124722Z UID:17734-1698573600-1698595200@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Noir in Mumbai - The Mystery of the Hidden Bird DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/nim-urban-investigation/ CATEGORIES:Books & Ideas,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/10/16_9-insider.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231022 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20231005T082959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231007T031958Z UID:17720-1697367600-1697885999@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Urban agriculture DESCRIPTION:Today\, India has about 30 % of people living in urban areas. The urban population is likely to increase to 50% by 2050. Such an explosion in urban population raises questions of food security and economic issues hastened by other issues such as climate change.  \nUrban agriculture is one of the sustainable tools which can help in solving this issue\, becoming the “savior of rapid urbanization”. Not very widespread in India\, research on urban agriculture has been growing steadily in France in the past ten years. It has been more and more recognized as an efficient tool for creating more resilient cities\, help fight climate change by creating cooling areas\, help retain water in soils\, create biodiversity spots within the cities and create bio-waste that can be reused as natural fertilizers. On top of all\, it is a very powerful tool to create social bonds within the inhabitants of a neighborhood. \nThere are several forms of urban agriculture. Some are geared towards producing sufficient amounts of food to feed a population in need (subsistence agriculture). Others are more geared towards creating social bonds. The other forms are hybrid\, oscillating between these two primary objectives.   \n In this series of conferences\, we wish to discuss the benefits as well as shortfalls of urban agriculture in various contexts\, keeping in mind that this practice cannot be applied in a uniformed manner across different territories. \nThis series of conference will take place in the presence of two representatives of the French Association for Urban Agriculture\, created in 2016\, that will be invited to come from France for a week-long stay: \nFlore-Anaïs Brunet is the Urban Agriculture Project Manager at the “Le Mouvement des Régies\,” a national network of 130 social inclusion and community development associations operating in underprivileged areas in France. With a background in horticulture and landscape engineering\, along with numerous study trips to Latin America and Europe\, she specializes in socially-oriented urban agriculture after working in a botanical garden and landscape design offices in Paris and Berlin.  \nShe possesses strong skills in network facilitation\, event organization\, and project support for multifunctional urban agriculture initiatives in low-income neighborhoods. She is also certified in permaculture. As the vice-president of AFAUP since 2019\, she has a national understanding of the urban agriculture sector in France and represents socially-oriented urban agriculture projects\, associations\, and inclusion organizations.   \nShe particularly enjoys forging connections at various levels\, fostering collective thinking\, and facilitating professional networks to contribute to more fertile and peaceful communities. \nMarie Fiers is an agricultural engineer specialized in microbial ecology research. She has founded a counseling and engineering bureau in urban agriculture in France and specializes in hydroponics. A member of the French Association for Urban Agriculture since its creation\, she has been a board member before becoming a full-time employee. Marie is fascinated by the interactions between two worlds that we tend to oppose rather than connect – the rural and the urban worlds. She works out of Burgundy in France and her mission is to develop evaluation tools for assessing the benefits of urban agriculture as well as create synergies with European networks of urban agriculture. \nProgramme2023\n\n\n\n\nDate\nTime\nVenue\nProgramme\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15 October 2023\n\nDelhi\nWorkshop: Beginner’s Guide to Urban Farming Sow some seeds!\n\n\n16 October 2023\n4 pm\nDelhi\nDiscussion: Urban agriculture: a tool for more sustainable\, resilient and inclusive cities? Indo-French perspectives\n\n\n18 October 2023\n\nTrivandrum\nTBA\n\n\n18 October 2023\n\nHyderabad\nTBA\n\n\n20 October 2023\nTBA\nTBA\nTBA URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/urban-agriculture/ CATEGORIES:Books & Ideas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/09/Urban-Agriculture.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231023 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20230929T052810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T120527Z UID:17671-1696158000-1697972399@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Wall Art Festival #3 DESCRIPTION:A story of colourful adventureIndia has a variety of unique places: green cities\, economically fast-growing cities\, heritage sites\, and a network of a vast and magical park or natural sites…A comfortable public space makes the main cities of the country\, unique places among all the others\, where citizens enjoy spending time. \nIndia’s painting scene\, over the history\, is also a major aspect of Indian culture\, with worldwide known artists such as Sayed RAZA and a variety of pictorial traditions that remain part of contemporary Indian society. Its artists are recognized through their originality\, the respect of tradition and its unique identity for the storytelling\, painting\, and colourful aspects. \nThe previous editios of Wall Art Festival mobilized hundreds of people in each of the 12 cities where it took place. A varied\, eclectic (students\, families\, curious\, passionate…)\, mixed and intergenerational public. From small children\, through teenagers to grandparents\, everyone gathered and enjoyed a moment of exchange and sharing. While travelling through the country\, new experiences and collaborations will be created\, inspired by each meeting. They will contribute\, with Indian artists and students\, to make India always more shiny ! \nEach city preserves the traces of the passage of the Wall Art festival\, redrawing the cities\, by its colours and its stories.\n \nWe have developed local and national media coverage\, contributing to the success of the influence of the cities\, the artists\, and bringing pride to the inhabitants! \n View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alliance Française Chandigarh (@alliancefrancaisechandigarh) A third edition full of promise!The 4 wall-artists Sandre\, Super Bab\, Jace & Millerink will be crossing the country to look for fresh paintings! \nNew this year\, Sri Lanka joins the adventure for a festival beyond borders! Also new this year\, artist Kneethi\, present at last year’s event\, joins the Graffiti Réunion Festival (Réunion Island\, French overseas territory) for a new collaboration. 14 cities where our Indo-French teams will become the actors of a new urban storytelling ! Join them on their journey all over the country and get ready with your colours & spray cans. \nThis adventure is made possible thanks to the support of the Institut Français\, France Volontaire Réunion and JSW paint. \nA far-reaching tourFor the third edition of the Wall Art festival\, no less than 14 cities will been invested by artists! \nAhmedabad • Bangalore • Bhopal • Chandigarh • Chennai • Colombo • Hyderabad • Udaipur • Kolkata • Lucknow • Mumbai • Pondicherry • Pune • Trivandrum \nCaution Wet Paint !About our ArtistsSandre is a Breton artist based in Paris\, France\, whose work lies at the intersection of urban and technological practices. After studying animation\, she ventured off the beaten path and sought to showcase her art for all to see by creating murals in the streets of Paris as well as in numerous countries such as Cambodia\, Vietnam\, and Belgium. \nShe also creates mappings for events and animations on immersive devices\, such as at the Atelier des Lumières in Paris. \nHer style is situated on the border between naive\, surreal\, and ironic narration\, composed of cartoonish characters that are highly colorful and nuanced. Working on large-scale curves allows her the freedom to fully express her movements while bringing her various characters to life. \nSuper Bab\, born in 1993\, he created his first graffiti at the age of 13. In the following years\, he honed his graffiti techniques and explored other avenues such as painting\, drawing\, watercolor\, printmaking\, and ceramics. \nWhile studying at the Beaux-Arts in Paris\, he learned better academic techniques and developed his drawing skills as well as his personal style. \nStarting with a conventional drawing\, he adds an abstract touch\, particularly influenced by famous surrealist paintings such as those by Miró and Picasso. He also incorporates elements from outsider art and tribal art. \nAashti Miller is an architect\, illustrator and graphic designer. She was born and raised in Mumbai\, and studied Architecture at Cornell University in Ithaca\, New York. \nShe is the sole force behind MillerInk\, an illustration and graphic design studio. She constructs her drawings in an attempt to make sense of the unexpected collision of her two seemingly disparate worlds. \nAs a result\, her aesthetic and style have evolved into detailed drawings that tread the fine line between constructed and painted\, digital and analog\, two and three dimensional. Her work is heavily inspired by and explores spaces\, places\, and faces. \nJace started out as a street painter. For years\, after starting at the age of eleven by repainting his bike in shimmering vermillion red\, he traveled around the island of La Réunion and put his name up everywhere\, influenced by the hip-hop movement and lowbrow art\, although he considers himself free from any particular influence. \nAs a street artist\, he was critical of his own work\, feeling that it was not personal or identifiable enough. So he created a partner\, a teammate who became a legend before his creator: the Gouzou. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/wall-art-festival-3/ CATEGORIES:Artistic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/09/Wall-Art-Twitter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231105 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20230904T060327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T084740Z UID:17326-1695898800-1699095599@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:TOYO ! by Les Colporteurs DESCRIPTION:Alliances Françaises in India presents TOYO ! ; an artistic & cultural education programme for younglings.\nToyo is a funny encounter between an acrobat and a construction pipe sets the bar for creative storytelling.\nGillou hears a mysterious voice\, leading him to a captivating discovery. With determination\, he embarks on a challenging journey to befriend Toyo\, a formidable and colossal hollow pipe. Alongside the musical companion\, Coline\, Gillou’s creative antics transformes Toyo into an airplane\, a suit\, a telescope\, or even a house\, with occasional mishaps and laughter-filled moments. Through this vibrant interplay\, an enduring and unforgettable friendship blossomes. \nGilles Charles-Messance\, a seasoned acrobat with roots in traditional circuses is set to mesmerizs audiences with his remarkable performance. His masterpiece\, ‘Toyo\,’ gurantees not only to sparks the imaginations of children but also keeps them thoroughly entertained. \nIndia Tour2023Note: Shows indicated in Green color are open to public\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nTime\nEvent\nVenue\nCity\n\n\n\n\n28 September\n12 pm\nPrivate show\nBirla Academy Of Art And Culture\nKolkata\n\n\n29 September\n10:30 am\n6:30 pm\nPrivate show\nPublic show\nThe Future Foundation School\nGD Birla Sabhaghar\nKolkata\n\n\n3 October\n10 am\n11 am\nPrivate shows\nKunskapsskolan School\nLucknow\n\n\n5 October\n10 am\n11:30 am\nPrivate shows\nAlliance Française de Chandigarh\nChandigarh\n\n\n6 October\n10 am\n11:30 am\nPrivate shows\nAlliance Française de Chandigarh\nChandigarh\n\n\n9 October\n10 am – 11 am\nPrivate show\nLycée Français International de Delhi\nNew Delhi\n\n\n10 October\n3 pm – 4 pm\nPrivate show\nLycée Français International de Delhi\nNew Delhi\n\n\n12 October\n10 am – 12 pm\n5 pm – 6 pm\nPrivate shows\nMaharana Mewar Public School\, Moti Mahal\nJuvenile correction home\nUdaipur\n\n\n13 October\n6 pm\nPublic show\nThe Third Space\nUdaipur\n\n\n16 October\n2 pm\n3:30 pm\nPrivate shows\nAlliance Française d’Ahmedabad\nAhmedabad\n\n\n17 October\n11:30 pm\n1 pm\nPrivate shows\nDivine Child International School\nAhmedabad\n\n\n19 October\n11 am\nPrivate show\nDeccan Education Society School\nPune\n\n\n20 October\n11 am\n12 pm\nPrivate shows\nIndus International School\nPune\n\n\n22 October\n11 am\nPublic show\nAlliance Française of Hyderabad\nHyderabad\n\n\n29 October\n4 pm\nPrivate show\nPAVO Orphanage\nPondichéry\n\n\n30 November\n10:30 am\nPrivate show\nSt. Patrick School\nPondichéry\n\n\n2 November\nTBC\nPrivate show\nAlliance Française of Madras\nChennai\n\n\n3 November\nTBC\nPrivate show\nAlliance Française of Madras\nChennai\n\n\n\n\nToyo !A French Entertainer for Kids and Familiesby Gilles Charles-Messance and alternatelyColine Ellouz or Coline Rigot \nSponsored bySponsored\nby \nHopitality\npartner \nAbout Les Colporteurs\nFounded by tight-rope walkers Antoine Rigot and Agathe Olivier\, the company Les Colporteurs created its first show Filao in 1996 ; on tour for four years\, it will be represented more than 250 times in France and abroad. In 1999\, the team of Les Colporteurs teamed up with that of the Les Nouveaux Nez to imagine\, in Ardèche\, what became La Cascade\, National Circus Pole of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes\, of which they are since partners. In 2000\, after a serious accident\, Antoine Rigot must abandon wire-dancing\, but resumes work as an actor\, and engages in writing and stage direction. He conceives and directs the shows of Les Colporteurs : Diabolus in Musica (2003)\, Le Fil sous la Neige (2006)\, Hautes Pointures and Tarina (2007)\, Sur la Route… (2009)\, Le Bal des Intouchables (2012) \, Le Chas du Violon (2014)\, Evohé (2015)\, Sous la toile de Jheronimus (2017) and Le retour des papillons\, an exit show for Fratellini Academy students (2017). In 2018\, following the creation\, Méandres\, shared with Agathe\, Antoine Rigot directed\, along with Alice Ronfard\, the show F(r)iction for the 30th graduating class of CNAC. In 2019\, Antoine directed with Julien Lambert the show TOYO!\, a musical and acrobatic duo for young audiences. In 2022\, Antoine Rigot and Agathe Olivier create a new show under the big top with ten circus artists and musicians \, Coeurs Sauvages\, actually on tour in France and Europe. \nThe company Les Colporteurs produces and performs these shows under its big top\, indoors and in the public space\, in France and abroad. \nThe company Les Colporteurs is supported by the DRAC Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes\, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region\, Department of Ardeche and the City of Le Teil d’Ardèche. \nGilles Charles-Messance – tight-rope artist contorsionist\nIt all started for Gilles in 1977 when he walked into Annie Fratellini and Pierre Étaix’s circus. He was new to this world\, as they say. He started off being an acrobat\, then he created a circus act on a trampoline as well as a fixed trapeze act thanks to which he worked at Arlette Gruss’s circus\, then in several traditional circuses\, including Monti in Switzerland\, or Alexis Gruss. Later on\, he performed a flying trapeze act thanks to which he joined the Arts Sauts\, and a Washington trapeze act with which he began a long collaboration with the company Les Colporteurs. Gilles hates to say he works\, he’d rather say he has fun while making the audience happy. \nColine Rigot – musician\nAs the daughter of tightrope artists\, Agathe Olivier and Antoine Rigot\, Coline has always known the tricks of the trade… of contemporary Circus. During Volière Dromesko tour that Coline first walked on a rope and she started learning the violin with Hungarian Gypsy musicians of the company. Later on\, Coline alternated between learning the violin at the classical music academy\, and improvisation workshops with Carl Shlosser\, a saxophone player – jazz composer of the first show of Les Colporteurs\, Filao. Gradually she developed a poetic language combining rope and violin.\nAfter receiving the classical gold medal at the music Avignon academy and after learning jazz\, in Didier Lockwood’s class\, Coline led her life\, sometimes with circus\, including three creations with Les Colporteurs as musician or tightrope artist\, sometimes as theatre musician with FootsBar\, or even as violinist with collectives of travelling musicians\, such as Tchabadjo and Les Poissons Voyageurs. \nAbout Aaron Fernandes Entertainement\nAaron Fernandes is working as a producer on the tour of “Our Daily Performance” in India. He is an astute and well-traveled professional\, his expertise lies in building long term relationships with partners as well as finding immediate solutions to seemingly unsolvable problems. He founded Aaron Fernandes Entertainment (AFE) in Mumbai\, India in March 2020. AFE offers a wide array of services from international representation\, consulting\, production\, individual artist management\, tour production and management and logistical expertise. Aaron Fernandes specializes in contemporary dance but also works with companies and artists from across all genres and throughout the globe. He is currently the Project Manager for CINARS in India and an ISPA Global Fellow for 2022. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/toyo/ CATEGORIES:Artistic,Circus,Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/09/Toyo-Performances.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230927 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20230918T075705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T043903Z UID:17540-1695380400-1695725999@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Long Night of Literatures - 2023 DESCRIPTION:Sorry\, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Experience the return of The Long Night of LiteratureS!\nCome and join us for an enchanting evening of literary magic with 13 authors from Europe and UK. 🌍📖 \nIt’s also your chance to meet and listen to the work of the French author – Clarence Boulay 🇫🇷 who will be representing French literature at the event. 🎙️ \nIn Delhi📅 Date: 22 September\, 2023 at 5.00 PM\n🏛️ Venue: The Instituto Cervantes\, New Delhi \nRegister hereIn Kolkata📅 Date: 25 September\, 2023 at 5.00 PM\n🏛️ Venue: Alliance française du Bengale\, Goethe Institut / Max Muller Bhavan \nRegister here URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/long-night-of-literatures-2023/ CATEGORIES:Artistic,Circus,Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/09/Long-night-of-literatures.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230829T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230905T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20230810T052003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T102308Z UID:17196-1693332000-1693944000@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Our Daily Performance - India Tour DESCRIPTION:Alliances Françaises in India bring you “Our Daily Performance” – A hit of the Avignon 2022 festival – taking its inspiration from a diverse range of YouTube tutorials\, featuring everyone from newbie musicians to fitness buffs and self-defense pros.\nLed by Giuseppe Chico and Barbara Matijević\, along with a talented crew of five\, including actors\, dancers\, acrobats\, and musicians\, the show taps into hundreds of videos to bring you lively and fresh insights into thriving in today’s world. \nThrough a playful twist and some humor\, these tutorials are transformed into a guide for gradually improving our lives. \nIndia Tour2023\n\n\n\n\nDate\nTime\nCity\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n29 August 2023\n7 pm\nPune\nNamdev Sabhagruha\, Pune University\n\n\n2 September 2023\n7 pm\nPuducherry\nAlliance Française de Pondichéry\n\n\n5 September 2023\n6 pm\nChennai\nAlliance Française de Madras\n\n\n\n\nOur Daily PerformanceThe hit of the Avignon 2022 festivalby Giuseppe Chico and Barbara Matijević With Camila Hernandez\, Nicolas Maloufi\, Thibault Mullot\, Marie Nédélec\, Shihya Peng \n By Libération\nVery clever\, jesting\, delightfully pop\, yet with subtly dark humor\, that prevails. \n By Télérama\nOur top pick from the Avignon 2022 festival. \n By La Provence\nOur Daily Performance\, brilliant UFO \nShow More\n\n By Libération\nVery clever\, jesting\, delightfully pop\, yet with subtly dark humor\, that prevails. \n By Télérama\nOur top pick from the Avignon 2022 festival. \n By La Provence\nOur Daily Performance\, brilliant UFO \nShow More\n\nSponsored\nby \nHopitality\npartner \nAbout Barbara Matijevic\nBarbara Matijevic studied languages and literature in parallel with dance and acting in Zagreb (Croatia).  With Giuseppe Chico\, she is the founder and artistic co-director of the theatre company Premier Stratageme based in Paris. \nIn her work\, she explores the impact of digital culture on storytelling through the forms of auto-fictional performances\, lecture performances\, radio plays\, group choreographies\, photo exhibitions and installations. Her work has been presented in over 30 countries in Europe\, Asia and Latin America\, in theatre and dance venues\, film festivals\, art galleries and museums. \nAs a dancer and actress she has worked with a number of choreographers and theatre directors in France\, Croatia\, Slovenia and Belgium (Boris Charmatz\, Joris Lacoste\, Bojan Jablanovac). She has taught at Osijek Art Academy\, Zagreb Dance Academy\, Helsinki Academy of Fine Arts and Lasalle College in Singapore. She is based in Paris and works internationally. \nAbout Giuseppe Chico\nBorn in Bari (Italy) in 1974. He was introduced to theater as a child\, first by watching operettas and then\, at the age of 10 years\, by taking classes at the theater Abeliano Tina Tempesta and Antonella Porfido in Bari. After a several years interruption of professional basketball playing\, he pursued his theatre practice with Robert McNeer at the theater Kismet. He also worked on several occasions with the set designer Paolo Baroni. In 2000 he moved to Paris and began studying dance and composition with Joao Fiadeiro\, Vera Montero\, Julyen Hamilton\, Mark Tompkins\, Vera Orlock\, Pooh Kaye\, KJ Holmes\, Olivier Besson. For several years he performed with the company Mille Plateaux Associés. He also collaborated with George Appaix\, Anja Hempel\, Magali Desbazeille. In 2007 he performed in Purgatory\, written and directed by Joris Lacoste . In 2007 he started a collaboration with Barbara Matjevic. He lives in Paris. \nAbout Aaron Fernandes Entertainement\nAaron Fernandes is working as a producer on the tour of “Our Daily Performance” in India. He is an astute and well-traveled professional\, his expertise lies in building long term relationships with partners as well as finding immediate solutions to seemingly unsolvable problems. He founded Aaron Fernandes Entertainment (AFE) in Mumbai\, India in March 2020. AFE offers a wide array of services from international representation\, consulting\, production\, individual artist management\, tour production and management and logistical expertise. Aaron Fernandes specializes in contemporary dance but also works with companies and artists from across all genres and throughout the globe. He is currently the Project Manager for CINARS in India and an ISPA Global Fellow for 2022. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/our-daily-performance-india-tour/ CATEGORIES:Artistic,Circus,Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/08/Twitter-ODP.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230812T110000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230812T180000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20230808T070039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T110610Z UID:17125-1691838000-1691863200@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Launch of Pardon my French! DESCRIPTION:“A good book is an event in my life.” –  Stendhal (Red and Black\, 1830)\nMany such events stay restricted to a limited number of people\, due to non-accessibility of books or absence of translation. \nThe French Institute in India\, in its mission to make French literature more accessible to people in India\, has decided to launch French corners in bookshops all around the subcontinent. \nJoin Us for the Grand Unveiling | August 12 at Kunzum\, Vasant Vihar\nMark your calendars for the grand launch of our inaugural “Pardon my French!” corner on August 12\, 2023\, 11 am at Kunzum Bookstore\, Vasant Vihar. 👉 Don’t miss out on experiencing the exhilarating reading session with Indian authors at the French corner.\nDiscover a Treasure Trove of Translated French Literature\nPrepare to embark on a literary journey like no other! These French corners will showcase a diverse array of translated French literature\, spanning Indian languages and encompassing classic and contemporary works. Delve into the profound words of literary luminaries such as Albert Camus\, Jean-Paul Sartre\, Voltaire\, Emile Zola\, Gustave Flaubert\, Marcel Proust\, and Annie Ernaux. This extensive collection captures the essence of History and has left an enduring impact on people worldwide\, all conveniently curated under one roof. \nClick here to see the collectionWhy should you visit the French Literature Corner at Kunzum ? \n\nYou couldn’t go to the movies because you spent all your money on imported books. Visit Pardon my French! corner to get French literature in translation at Indian prices.\nParis is love\, air tickets are expensive and you want to travel. Get a book from the Paris section.\nImpatient to learn French and cite Camus\, Rousseau and Sartre in intellectual discussions. Get a book from the Philosophy section.\nAsterix & Obelix and Tintin are your childhood buddies and you’re searching for some more interesting friends. Get a book from the Comics section.\nYou don’t want to miss a Nobel laureate’s writing\, especially the latest one\, Annie Ernaux. Get a book from the Laureate section.\nYou’re romantic and still don’t know who Emma is. Meet Flaubert in the Classic Fiction section.\nEver wonder what is the link between Pondichéry\, Chandernagore and Yanam? Get a book from the Indo-French section. URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/launch-of-pardon-my-french/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/08/Pardon-my-french-launch.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230615T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230615T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20230611T143615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230611T143615Z UID:16913-1686852000-1686855600@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Beaux Arts : Fine Arts in France DESCRIPTION:✨ Fulfill your dreams of studying and living in the artistic hub of France! \nJoin us for an exclusive webinar and get all the details you need to make your dream a reality! – \nBeaux-Arts Nantes representatives will be there to guide you through their incredible programs\, entry requirements\, and application process. \n– Discover the vibrant art scene in France and immerse yourself in its cultural richness.\n– Explore the diverse programs offered by Beaux-Arts Nantes and find your artistic niche.\n– Learn about the application process and get valuable insights from the experts.\n– Connect with like-minded individuals and fellow art enthusiasts.\n– Get all your questions answered by the representatives of Beaux-Arts Nantes. \nDon’t miss this chance to take a step closer to your artistic aspirations! ✨ \nRegister nowPanelists: \nMr. Teresa BOGADO\nInternational relation officer of Beaux Arts Nantes \nMr. Sourav Bhowmik\nManager\, Campus France in India – Kolkata URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/fine-arts-in-france/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/06/CF-Webinar-Twitter-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230707 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20230611T163840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T064012Z UID:16918-1686567600-1688641199@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Level-up Music Competition DESCRIPTION:🎵 Calling all music enthusiasts! 🌍🎶 \nGet ready to celebrate the incredible diversity of music on Fête de la Musique or World Music Day! 🌟 This annual global event is back\, and we have an exciting announcement for you. The French Institute in India\, in collaboration with the network of Alliances Françaises in India\, is bringing you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of this musical extravaganza by participating in our “Level-up” contest! 🎉 \nHere’s how you can join the fun: 🎤🎸 \n1️⃣ Send your nearest Alliance Française (AF) a video of you singing and/or playing a musical instrument. \n2️⃣ Make sure your performance follows the rules and regulations highlighted below. \n3️⃣ Stand a chance to win incredible prizes like complimentary French lessons and delightful French gift baskets! 🏆🎁 \nSo\, warm up those vocal cords\, tune those instruments\, and get ready to showcase your talent to the world. We can’t wait to be amazed by your musical skills! 🎵💫 \nFor more information and to submit your entry\, contact your nearest AF. Don’t miss out on this golden opportunity! \nRules of participation:\n\nThe competition is open to all Indian citizens who are at least 18 years of age or eligible to be students of AFs (minor’s with consent of their parents) and physically reside in the region of the nearest Alliance Française (AF).\n\nSubmissions will be accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis via email ID provided on nearest AF’s website.\nThe deadline for submissions is 6 pm on July 5\, 2023 (Thursday). Any entries received after the deadline will be disqualified.\nOnly solo performances are allowed; duo and/or group performances will be automatically disqualified.\nEach participant is allowed to submit only once.\nThe video should be in portrait/vertical mode\, MP4 format\, and have a maximum duration of 2 minutes.\nThe video must clearly show the face of the singer/performer and any musical instrument being played.\nEach submission should include the participant’s full name\, age\, contact number (preferably WhatsApp)\, and email address.\nSubmissions can be a cappella (vocals only)\, vocals with a musical instrument\, or solely a musical instrument. Karaoke covers will not be accepted.\nParticipants are allowed to sing in any language or play any musical instrument of their choice.\nSubmissions can be original compositions or covers. In the case of covers\, it is mandatory to provide the name of the original song\, artist\, and record label.\nThe French Institute in India and the network of Alliances Françaises in India reserve the right to use all submissions at their discretion.\nThe prizes are non-transferable and will only be awarded to the singer/musician featured in the original submission.\nThe selection of the winners will be final and binding\, and no queries regarding the selection process will be entertained under any circumstances.\nThe winning video from your nearest AF will automatically qualify for the national-level competition and compete with the winners from other Alliances Françaises in the India network.\nWinning Prize for the national winner will be vouchers worth INR 50\,000/- URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/level-up-music-competition/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/06/Win-exciting-prizes-and-join-the-Alliance-francaise-network-in-India.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230522T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230525T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20230508T103324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T053715Z UID:16631-1684778400-1685041200@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:PhD Tour 2023 DESCRIPTION:The French Embassy in India is organizing a virtual PhD Tour\, a series of thematic webinars on doctoral programs. The four thematic webinars will equip students with the necessary information to answer the question of why they should pursue their PhD in France. \nKnow more about PhD in FranceSession 122nd MayWhy do my PhD in France? Finding and funding my PhD.\n22nd May : 6 pm to 6:45 pm \nModerator: Sourav Bhowmik\, Manager in Kolkata\, Campus France India \nPanelists: \n\nFrançois PRADAL\, Head of the Research Department\, Campus France\nA PhD Alumni\n\nAbout the session\nDid you know that the largest publicly funded research institute in the world\, CNRS\, is based in France? Or that a third of all Fields medal recipients have come from French laboratories? It’s no coincidence when research is a national priority and you too can benefit from the extensive education and research infrastructure in France. \nJoin us on a special Campus France webinar on Finding and Funding a PhD in France to find out how. Broadcast as part of the virtual Phd Tour at 6 Pm Monday\, 22nd May. \nOn this session we will cover: \n\nTools to find and Fund doctoral programmes\nStructure of doctorates and post doctorate projects in France\nScholarships from the French Government and public research institutes\n\nThe virtual PhD tour 2023 is open to all master students and budding researchers in India. \nBe one of the 74000 researchers and counting that join us every year. Choose France Excellence! \nSession 223rd MayDoctoral studies in France : Life sciences\n23rd May : 6 pm to 6:45 pm \nModerator: Dr Fabien Chareix\, Attaché for Scientific and Academic Cooperation\, French Embassy in India \nPanelists: \n\nNathalie DOSTATNI\, Sorbonne Université\, Professor\, Cancerology\, Genetics and Epigenetics\, Group leader in the UMR3664 – CNRS & Institut Curie\nLaurent COUNILLON\, Université de Nice Côte-d’Azur\, Professor\, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis since 2003 and group leader in the Research Unit UMR7370 (CNRS)\nChristian LEFEBVRE d’HELLENCOURT\, Université de La Réunion\, Professor\, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology\, UMR U1188\, Université de La Réunion- INSERM\n\nAbout the session\nFrench and Indian researchers have published 9 546 co-authored papers between 2019 and 2022\, involving 13 929 co-authors in India and 14 789 co-authors in France. France is therefore ranked as the 11th partner of India in the world\, and there is a real tradition of scientific cooperation that bonds the two countries. All combined (Biochemistry\, Genetics and Molecular Biology\, Medicine\, Immunology and Microbiology\, Agricultural and Biological Sciences\, Pharmacology\, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics)\, Life sciences represent\, by far\, the biggest volume of publications and co-authored publications in France and in India (Biochemistry\, Genetics and Molecular Biology alone are ranked 8th in India with more than 80 000 publications\, and 4th in France with around 65 000 publications between 2019 and 2022).\n\nChoosing France to pursue doctoral studies is therefore\, for an Indian graduate student\, the opportunity to be integrated in a huge and dynamic network of institutions\, labs and research leaders with a proven record of ties with Indian researchers and institutes. \n\nBut how can one find opportunities in France? Is it complicated? What are the mechanisms\, processes and regulations to go through before making it happen? \nThis webinar is all about opening a window into the landscape of Life sciences research in France\, with the help of 3 prominent actors who will introduce their craft and institutions to the audience. \n\nDo not miss it if you want to know more about studying and researching in France.\nSession 324th MayComputer sciences at PhD level in France\n24th May : 6 pm to 6:45 pm \nModerator: Dr Meenakshi Singh\, Scientific Coordinator\, French Institute in India \nPanelists: \n\nStéphane Roy\,  Director of International Affairs and Academic Partnerships\, IMT Atlantique\nCécile Vigouroux\, Director of International Relations\, INRIA\n\nAbout the session\nFrench research is at the forefront of the world for its researchers in the fields of computer sciences and in mathematics. \nFrench universities and institutes offer a large range of specialized areas that students can choose to carry out their thesis including theoretical computer science\, cybersecurity\, data science\, IoT and artificial intelligence (AI). \nFrance also has a national programme on AI to promote attractiveness and talent support programs and develop AI training at all levels (initial training\, continual education\, and top-notch training at Master and Doctorate levels) and to boost private-public partnerships and increase the impact of research in AI. \nSome of the best represented French institutions in computer sciences are PSL University\, Institut Polytechnique de Paris\, Paris-Saclay University\, Sorbonne University\, University of Grenoble Alpes\, University of Bordeaux etc. \nJoin us for a webinar to know more about the research topics and trends to be discussed in computer science on Wednesday\, 24th May 2023. \nSession 425th MayEngineering sciences at PhD level in France\n25th May : 6 pm to 6:45 pm \nModerator: Dr Francois-Xavier Mortreuil\, Attaché for Scientific and Academic Cooperation\, French Embassy in India \nPanelists: \n\nProf. Sylvie Pommier\, Deputy vice President for doctoral research at Université Paris-Saclay\nDr. Xavier Roboam\, Deputy Director of the Laplace Lab in Toulouse (SW)\nDr. Elena Ceccarelli\, Head of SFRES : Training by Research and Placement Department CEA – INSTN (P-SE – S)\nDr. Prajwal Sabnis\, Cofounder of Orza Energies\n\n  \nAbout the session\nFrance is one of the highest scientific and technologic ranked country with tenth of Nobel Prize Laureates\, 13 Medal Field holders and numerous patents. France industry is also present in India in the aerospace\, automotive\, software\, computing\, food industry sectors and many others. \nHow important is it to do a PhD in Engineering sciences in France? What background should have the applicants? The specific “employee-student” status of PhD students in France. The Financing and duration of a PhD in France. The International atmosphere among PhD students in France. The interactions with industry… All these points and many others will be explained and discussed with representatives of French Tier 1 institutions who will also answer your questions. \nClick here to learn more about PhD in France URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/phd-tour-2023/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/05/PhD-Tour-2023-Registration-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230528 DTSTAMP:20260605T195131 CREATED:20230410T062311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T062640Z UID:16436-1684753200-1685185199@www.institutfrancaisindia.in SUMMARY:Université d’été - Goa 2023 DESCRIPTION:Call for Applications \nThe French Institute in India is pleased to launch its International Training for Teachers of French 2023 \nThis one week training in Goa will offer a choice of multiple modules for the participants from India and its neighboring countries. The expert trainers from & will share their expertise in this intensive programme organized in collaboration with Goa University. \n🗓️ From 22 to 26 May 2023 \nAppel à candidature URL:https://www.institutfrancaisindia.in/event/universite-dete/ CATEGORIES:CLE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ifindia.cdn.betanet.in/ifindia/uploads/2023/04/Universite-dete.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR