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!

The Spring in Paris

By Benoit Landon May 5, 2026 In Library

In April, I had the chance to spend a couple of weeks in France, during which I attended the Paris Book Festival. For any book…

The Best Youth Bandes Dessinées of the 2000s – a Mini Guide to French-Belgian Popular Culture

By Emily Ternynck February 23, 2026 In Culture

Growing up in France, bandes dessinées or BDs (comic books) were a staple on my bookshelf. Now, you may already know that bandes dessinées are…

How to Read More in the New Year

By Bruna Franco January 13, 2026 In Library

Every January we tend to make a list of New Year’s resolutions. Exercise more. Drink more water. Spend less time on our phones. And, almost…

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Performing Arts & Screenings

Ciné Club Series: Manon des sources by Claude Berri

DISCUSSION WITH BARBARA BOUQUEGNEAU

Friday, August 28, 2026

Set amid the sun-drenched hills of Provence, Claude Berri's Manon of the Spring is a moving story of justice, forgiveness, and the enduring consequences of human choices.

Social & Community

Fall Open House 2026

Discover all the French Library has to offer

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Learn more about our classes, library, upcoming events, and membership perks!

Talks & Discussions

Lafayette: A Reluctant Sailor

With Historian Vincent Bouat-Ferlier

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Join us for a special conference with French historian Vincent Bouat-Ferlier celebrating the 400th anniversary of the French Navy, exploring Lafayette’s unexpected maritime journey during the Age of Revolutions.