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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Performing Arts & Screenings

Theater Club in April

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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.

Books & Bottles: Provence

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

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

An elegant wine education series exploring France’s most important regions through the lens of culture, tradition, and taste. Each class embraces a region and incorporates a book as a narrative guide - framing the wines, places, and people that shaped France’s enduring wine culture. Across the series, we’ll move through key French regions in a cohesive tasting journey, offering both seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers a deeper, more intuitive understanding of French wine, guided by storytelling, expert insight, and shared conversation.

Social & Community

La Pause Café

Friday, April 17, 2026

Join us for "La Pause Café”, a DROP-IN activity for you to practice your French skills, immerse yourself in stimulating conversations, and make new friends.