The Offbeat Charm of the Larrieu Brothers November 1–December 13, 2022 Tuesdays at 4pm & 7:30pm FIAF Florence Gould Hall Free for FIAF Members!

 

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Tralala

NY Premiere: Tralala

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 4pm & 7:30pm Dir. Arnaud Larrieu, Jean-Marie Larrieu, 2021, France, 120 min, DCP, color  With Mathieu Amalric, Josiane Balasko, Mélanie Thierry, Maïwenn, Denis Lavant, Betrand Belin  In French with English subtitles Cannes Film Festival 2021 – Out of Competition, Midnight Screening The Larrieu brothers latest film is a charming, offbeat comedy-musical.  Leaving Paris on a voyage to Lourdes in search of the Virgin Mary, a 48 year-old vagabond musician named Tralala (Mathieu Amalric) encounters an older woman who believes he is her missing son, Pat. Pampered and loved, Tralala plays the tricky game of an improvised imposter as he adopts a brand-new life complete with a brother, ex-girlfriends and maybe even a daughter. Q&A with Arnaud and Jean-Marie Larrieu following the 7:30pm screening Click here for more info.

Happy End

Happy End (Les Derniers Jours du Monde)

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 4pm & 7:30pm Dir. Arnaud Larrieu, Jean-Marie Larrieu, 2008, France, Spain, 130 min, DCP, color  With Mathieu Amalric, Catherine Frot, Karin Viard, Sergi López  In French with English subtitles Festival International du Film de Toronto 2009 – Special Presentations Happy End is an apocalyptic adventure written and directed by Arnaud and Jean-Marie Larrieu, based on the 1991 novel Les derniers jours du monde by Dominique Noguez. Mathieu Amalric stars as Robinson, a man embarking on a romantic odyssey to find his missing lover as he navigates all manner of incredible phenomena as the world is coming to an end. Click here for more info.

Love is the Perfect Crime

Love Is the Perfect Crime (L'amour est un crime parfait)

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 4pm & 7:30pm Dir. Arnaud Larrieu, Jean-Marie Larrieu, 2013, France, Switzerland, 110 min, DCP, color  With Mathieu Amalric, Karin Viard, Maïwenn, Sara Forestier  In French with English subtitles Marc (Mathieu Amalric) is a forty-something,single professor living with his sister in a remote chalet in Lausanne, Switzerland. As the semester comes to an end, one of the philandering professor’s most promising students, Barbara, disappears after spending a night with him. When Barbara’s mother comes to town to retrace her daughters steps in hopes of finding her, suddenly all leads are pointing back to Marc. Click here for more info.

A Real Man

A Real Man (Un homme, un vrai)

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 4pm & 7:30pm Dir. Arnaud Larrieu, Jean-Marie Larrieu, 2003, France, 120 min, 35mm, color  With Mathieu Amalric, Hélène Fillières, Pierre Pellet, Daniel Cohen, Michel Piccoli  In French with English subtitles While hopelessly pursuing his dreams of becoming a movie director, Boris, a shy computer nerd, falls in love with his beautiful colleague, Marilyne. Five years and two children later, Marilyne has become a successful executive, Boris’s career has gone no where, and their once passionate relationship is coming to an end. As the two begin to separate, a chance encounter brings them back together and they must confront if this is meant to be. Click here for more info.

To Paint or Make Love

To Paint or Make Love (Peindre ou faire l'amour)

Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 4pm & 7:30pm Dir. Arnaud Larrieu, Jean-Marie Larrieu, 2005, France, 98 min, 35mm, color  With Sabine Azéma, Daniel Auteuil, Sergi López, Amira Casar  In French with English subtitles Enjoying the early days of retirement, William and Madeleine lead a quiet life. After encountering a younger, alluring couple, on a whim they decide to move into an isolated country home near them. When their new neighbors’ house burns down, William and Madeleine end up playing host to their mysterious friends. Click here for more info.

21 Nights with Pattie

21 Nights with Pattie (21 nuits avec Pattie)

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 4pm & 7:30pm Dir. Arnaud Larrieu, Jean-Marie Larrieu, 2015, France, 115 min, DCP, color  With Isabelle Carré, Karin Viard, André Dussollier, Denis Lavant  In French with English subtitles César Awards 2016 – Nominee Best Supporting Actress  San Sebastián International Film Festival 2015 – Winner Best Screenplay Enjoying the early days of retirement, William and Madeleine lead a quiet life. After encountering a younger, alluring couple, on a whim they decide to move into an isolated country home near them. When their new neighbors’ house burns down, William and Madeleine end up playing host to their mysterious friends. Click here for more info.

Journey to the Pyrenees

Journey to the Pyrenees (Le Voyage aux Pyrénées)

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 4pm & 7:30pm Dir. Arnaud Larrieu, Jean-Marie Larrieu, 2008, France, 100 min, 35mm, color  With Sabine Azema, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Arly Jover, Kyap Gurgon  In French with English subtitles Cannes Film Festival 2008 – Directors’ Fortnight Aurore and Alexandre, a famous acting couple, arrive in the middle of the night to a remote valley of the Pyrenees. Using pseudonyms, their plan is to remain in utter seclusion so Aurore, who is prone to fits of nymphomania, can keep her temptations at bay. In this outlandish comedy, the couple discover they are not much for roughing it, and even worse at disguising themselves. Click here for more info.

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Photos  Tralala ©SBS Productions - Arte France Cinéma  Happy End ©Victor Bello  Love is the perfect crime ©Arena Films - Gaumont  A Real Man ©Les Films Pelleas - France 3 Cinema - Haut et Court  To Paint or to Make Love ©Les Films Pelleas - France 2 Cinéma - Rhône-Alpes Cinéma  21 nuits avec Pattie ©Arena Films - Pyramide Productions  Le Voyage aux Pyrénées ©Soudaine Compagnie - Arena Films