French film at Punchi theatre
Due to the commencement of the European Film festival, Alliance
Francaise de Kotte will be screening Le Defi at Namel Malani Punchi
Theatre on November 11 at 4pm.
The film follows the confrontation between Jean de La Fontaine,
writer of the world renowned Fables, and Colbert, financial
administrator for Louis XIV's Kingdom of France. In 1661, Colbert gets
his rival Fouquet arrested, a powerful advisor of the young king. While
all the other artists support the decision and rush to the Court, poet
de La Fontaine confirms his support for Fouquet. Colbert vows to make
the rebel admit the truth, but La Fontaine, even when penniless, stands
by his convictions. Without money, he resists, observes and writes the
Fables, which protest against a despotic government in the height of its
decline.
Directed by Daniel Vigne, this film stars Lorant Deutsch, Philippe
Torreton, Sara Forestier. The screening is free of charge and open to
the public at Namel Malani Punchi Theatre, Colombo 08. |
