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    <post_id>136</post_id>
    <post_category_id>6</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[French Film Festival Aotearoa 2025]]></post_title>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.frenchfilmfestival.co.nz/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-04-30 04:36:20</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>134</post_id>
    <post_category_id>6</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[French Film Screening - À L'Abordage]]></post_title>
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    <post_icon>https://www.french.co.nz/media/website_posts/134/A-LAbordage.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.eventbrite.com/e/french-film-screening-a-labordage-tickets-1324696877019?aff=oddtdtcreator</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-04-15 02:53:23</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>120</post_id>
    <post_category_id>6</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[French Film Screening - Papicha]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Join us for a screening of <em><em>Papicha</em></em> – an award-winning French drama that’s powerful and deeply moving, starring
	the remarkable Lyna Khoudri.

<br /><br />
	<strong><strong>The plot</strong></strong> 👉 "<em><em>Papicha</em></em> follows Nedjma, a spirited university student in 1990s
	Algeria, as she dreams of becoming a fashion designer amidst a society gripped by rising conservatism. Determined to push back against
	repression, she plans a daring fashion show as an act of defiance, risking everything to stand for freedom and individuality."

<br /><br />
	With its compelling narrative and stunning performances, <em><em>Papicha</em></em> is an unforgettable celebration of resilience,
	courage, and the fight for self-expression. Don’t miss this extraordinary story of hope and resistance!

<br /><br />
	<strong><strong>This film is restricted to persons 13 years and over. Violence, offensive language & content that may disturb</strong></strong>

<br /><br />
	📅 Friday, 21 February 2025 - 6pm<br />
	📍 Alliance Française, 78 Victoria Street, Wellington<br />
	🎥 French VO with English Subtitles<br />
	🎟️ Free entry, <strong><strong>Koha donation</strong></strong><br />
	🍿 BYO
]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.eventbrite.com/e/french-film-screening-papicha-tickets-1215819943179?aff=oddtdtcreator</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-01-29 01:04:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>117</post_id>
    <post_category_id>6</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[French Film Screening - Toni]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Join us for a screening of <em><strong><strong>Toni en famille</strong></strong></em> – a heartfelt French dramedy that’s both
	touching and humorous, starring the brilliant <em><em>Camille Cottin.</em></em>

<br /><br />
	<strong><strong>The plot 👉</strong></strong> <em><em>"Toni, a former pop singer and single mother of five, has always put her family
	first. But as her children grow up and start to leave the nest, she’s faced with a bittersweet reality: what happens when it’s her turn to
	follow her dreams?"</em></em>

<br /><br />
	With its mix of poignant moments and lighthearted charm, <em><em>Toni</em></em> offers a tender exploration of self-discovery,
	motherhood, and the courage it takes to reinvent yourself. Don’t miss this beautiful slice of French cinema!

<br /><br />This film is rated M due to offensive language.
<br /><br />
	📅 Friday, 24 January 2025 - 6pm<br />
	📍 Alliance Française, 78 Victoria Street, Wellington<br />
	🎥 French VO with English Subtitles<br />
	🎟️ Free entry, <strong><strong>Koha donation</strong></strong><br />
	🍿 BYO
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.french.co.nz/media/website_posts/117/Film-Screening-2025-Toni-Poster-A4-(3520-x-2500-px).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.eventbrite.com/e/french-film-screening-toni-tickets-1110948028459?aff=oddtdtcreator</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-12-11 01:55:54</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>116</post_id>
    <post_category_id>6</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Film Screening - French Comedy "Asterix and Obelix, 	Mission Cleopatra"]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Join us for a special film screening of the beloved French comedy classic "Asterix and Obelix, Mission Cleopatra<em><em>"</em></em>.

<br /><br />
	<strong><strong>The synopsis</strong></strong> 👉 <em><em>"</em></em><em><em>Cleopatra, queen of Egypt, believes she can build a temple in
	record time and makes a bet with Julius Caesar. Her architect, however, needs the help of Asterix and Obelix to fight Romans who try to stop
	the construction.</em></em><em><em>"</em></em>

<br /><br />Get ready for a night filled with laughs, iconic characters, and a lively dose of French humour. Don’t miss it!
<br /><br />📅 Friday, 06 December - 6pm
<br /><br />📍 Alliance Française, 78 Victoria Street, Wellington
<br /><br />🎥 French VO with English Subtitles
<br /><br />🎟️ Free entry, koha donation<br />
<br />
🍿 BYO<br />
<br />
This film is rated PG due to coarse language.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.french.co.nz/media/website_posts/116/Film-Screening-24-Asterix-Poster-A4-(3520-x-2500-px)-(1).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-screening-french-comedy-asterix-and-obelix-mission-cleopatra-tickets-1071442245599?aff=oddtdtcreator</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-11-05 21:22:22</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>85</post_id>
    <post_category_id>6</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[🎬 Dounia and the Princess of Aleppo - Screening]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[🎬 Family, friends... Join us for a special screening of the animation film <strong>"Dounia and the Princess of Aleppo"</strong>,
organised with the help of the High Commission of Canada in New Zealand, that sponsors this event.<br />
<br />
<strong><u>Synopsis:</u></strong> <em>"A few nigella seeds tucked in the palm of her hand, 6-year-old Dounia leaves Aleppo with the
Princess of Aleppo’s help and travels towards a new world."</em><br />
<br />
<strong><u>Trailer:</u></strong> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS47t7qjxtU&ab_channel=CinemagicTV<br />
<br />
The director of the film, Marya Zarif, was inspired by her own experience. An oriental tale, a wonderful tribute to Levantine culture (its multiculturalism, its gastronomy, its language). It is also a story that addresses subtely the painful experiences of mourning and exile,
but with hope.<br />
<br />
Come and discover this wonderful tale - <strong>RSVP essential!</strong><br />
<br />
<em>📅 Saturday, 06 April, 1pm<br />
📍 Alliance Française, 78 Victoria Street, Wellington<br />
🎥 French VO with English Subtitles<br />
🎟️ FREE EVENT (koha donation)</em><em></em>]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>event</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.french.co.nz/community/event-rsvp/?event_id=99</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-03-17 23:34:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>74</post_id>
    <post_category_id>6</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[I am the River - Documentary screening]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Join us for an evening of enlightenment as we screen the documentary "I am the River". Learn more about the Whanganui River and the legal
	fights that shape its narrative 🌊<br />
	<br />
	Gain unique insights with a talk featuring the director, Matthieu Frison, after the screening.<br />
	<br />
	RSVP ESSENTIAL!
]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>event</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.french.co.nz/community/event-rsvp/?event_id=82</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2023-12-29 01:06:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>71</post_id>
    <post_category_id>6</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Film Screening - A Fishy Business in Saint-Pierre et Miquelon]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Come join us for an exciting film screening at Alliance Française Welington: <em><em>A Fishy Business in Saint-Pierre et Miquelon</em></em>, an atypical comedy movie. Here is the plot:<br />
	<em><em>"An actress, Céline, is hired by the famous director Milan Zodowski to star in a mysterious film shooting in Saint-Pierre et
	Miquelon. She arrives there to discover that the crew consists only of a sound engineer and a unit manager and that Milan stubbornly refuses
	to leave the cabin where he has locked himself in. Céline realizes that the shoot won’t be happening. She then chooses to face her destiny.
	This plunge into reality forces her to open up to herself and to others…"</em></em><br />
Grab your friends and family and join us for this exciting film screening!<br />
<br />
📅 Wednesday, 20 December, 5:30pm<br />
📍 Alliance Française, 78 Victoria Street, Wellington<br />
🎥 French VO with English Subtitles<br />
🎟️ Free entry, koha donation<br />
🍿 BYO<br />
<br />
BOOKING ESSENTIAL!]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/film-screening-a-fishy-business-in-saint-pierre-et-miquelon-tickets-768784102947</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2023-12-01 01:30:16</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>55</post_id>
    <post_category_id>6</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Film Screening - La Fracture / The Divide]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[<strong>Film Screening of La Fracture (The Divide) with English subtitles</strong>]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.french.co.nz/media/website_posts/55/Film-Screening-23-La-Fracture-EB-(2160-×-1080px).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/film-screening-la-fracture-the-divide-tickets-670539982137</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2023-08-01 06:14:18</post_date>
  </posts>
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