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

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How to Read More in the New Year

By Bruna Franco January 13, 2026 In Library

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Kids & Families

L'Heure du Conte

French story time!

Saturday, October 24, 2026

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

Arts & Exhibitions

SOLD OUT Picasso: The Revolutionary Artist

With Art Historian Claude Cernuschi

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Presented alongside the MFA's Picasso, Miró, Dalí: Unbound exhibition, discover how Picasso transformed the course of modern art and continues to inspire artists today.

Social & Community

Bridge: The Art of Strategy, Partnership, and Play

A four-session introduction

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Taught by European Championship medalist Selen Hotamisligil, this course offers a rare opportunity to learn the fundamentals of bridge from one of New England's leading players and educators.