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!

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Story Time

L'Heure du Conte

French story time!

Saturday, November 8, 2025

We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our library for a magical story time in French!

Member Event

Theater Club in November

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Wednesday, November 12, 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

Intimate cooking class with Chef Fernanda Tapia

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

Thursday, November 13, 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.