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#76 The 15th Annual Boston French Film Festival

Posted by Tara Peterson on Sat, Jul 10, 2010

frenchfilmfestivalThe Boston French Film Festival
July 8-25, 2010

The 15th Annual Boston French Film Festival contains twenty-three Boston premieres. The selections feature France’s finest actors and directors, including Catherine Deneuve, Christophe Honoré, Isabelle Huppert, and Vanessa Paradis.

Join the MFA on July 8 for a pre-screening reception at 6 pm in Bravo restaurant, featuring passed hors d’oevres and open bar. Tickets include screening. Tickets: MFA members, seniors, and students $30; general admission $35.
Purchase tickets for the reception and film

Farewell, starring Guillaume Canet, opens the festival with a gripping story of a young French engineer involved in Cold War espionage in Moscow. Discussion with director Christian Carion follows screening.

If you are a pass holder and would like to attend the reception, please call the MFA Ticketing Line at 800-440-6975 for assistance.

All films produced in France and are in French with English subtitles unless otherwise noted.

Tickets: MFA Members, seniors, and students $8; general admission $10.
Discount matinee prices (weekdays until 5 pm, weekends until 12:30 pm) $6; $7. Exceptions: Opening and Closing Nights $12; $15

Visit the MFA's website for more information.