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Synopsis
L'ascension (the Climb) is a 2017 French adventure comedy film directed by Ludovic Bernard which tells the real life story of Nadir Dendoune, played by the French humorist Ahmed Sylla. The film follows a young man from the suburbs with no mountaineering experience who decides to climb Mt. Everest to show a woman he'd do anything for her.Watch the Trailer
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Discover the art and aspirations of May ’68 through original protest posters on view in our gallery. Curated by Emily Ternynck, this exhibition explores a movement that challenged authority and imagined a new society.
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Talks & Discussions
The Frenchmen: French Theory from Paris to America
Emily Eakin in Conversation with Bruno Perreau
Join critic and essayist Emily Eakin and MIT professor Bruno Perreau for a lively conversation about The Frenchmen and how French theory captivated America, transformed intellectual life, and continues to shape today’s culture wars.
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We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our library for a magical story time in French!
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