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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.
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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.
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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
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CATEGORIES:Books & Ideas
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