Nature in Film

With the recently gorgeous weather here in Boston, we start dreaming of new horizons, and spending more time in nature.
How about one of these films set in the countryside for your next movie night? We share our selection of comedies, dramas and documentaries where nature is one of the stars!

Here is a selection of DVDs with English subtitles.

Feature Films

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Documentary Films

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Marie Lalevée

Library Director

Marie studied Library Sciences in France. She is passionate about sharing her sense of French culture, as well as a love of beauty in all forms!

A Rainy Day at the MFA: The Boston French Film Festival

By Sophia Kornitsky August 12, 2025 In Cinema

The French have a different relationship to cinema than Americans. Going to the movie theater is a more common occurrence on a free afternoon. In…

4 Films to Fall in Love with French Fashion

By Bruna Franco April 15, 2025 In Cinema

Since I was very young, I’ve been passionate about fashion. I loved buying new clothes for my Barbies and would often personalize them to match…

(French) Love is in the air

By Bruna Franco February 5, 2025 In Cinema

With Valentine’s Day in a few weeks, there’s no better time to celebrate the timeless love stories that have shaped French culture. France has long…

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Cooking Workshop

French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich

Relax and have fun in the kitchen!

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

What is more French and fun than enjoying cooking with your friends? With this series, you will learn how to make essentials of the French cuisine: Niçoise Ratatouille & Floating Island

Member Event

Theater Club in September

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Come join us for the new Theater Club at the French Library, a place to read, watch, discuss and recite contemporary and classic French plays with fellow enthusiasts.

Cooking Workshop

Macaron class with Chef and Champagne

GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY

Thursday, September 25, 2025

The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our new Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking and oenology with experts.