Ciné Club Series: 'Vincent, François, Paul et les autres' by Claude Sautet

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 8:30 PM Add to Calendar 2025-05-14 18:00:00 2025-05-14 20:30:00 Ciné Club Series: 'Vincent, François, Paul et les autres' by Claude Sautet Claude Sautet's unforgettable exploration of friendship, love, and the weight of time. French Library, 53 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA, United States America/New_York

At French Library

Join us for this moving and beautifully acted portrait of friendship, crisis, and the complexity of middle age. Vincent, François, Paul et les autres follows three longtime friends navigating the turning points in their lives. With humor, tenderness, and raw honesty, Claude Sautet delivers a classic that still resonates today.

Featuring powerhouse performances from Yves Montand, Michel Piccoli, Serge Reggiani, and a young Gérard Depardieu, this ensemble film captures the uncertainty of life, the fragility of relationships, and the strength we draw from one another.

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The evening will include a reception where guests can connect and share their thoughts over a celebratory glass of wine.

Movie in French with English subtitles. The Q&A that will follow the screening will be in French and English.

Every attendee will receive a free Sézane tote bag with a surprise to be redeemed at their new pop-up store in Boston: 70 Pier 4 Blvd. Suite 220, Boston, MA 02210

Members

$14

Non-members

$18

About Claude Sautet

Claude Sautet (1924–2000) was a master of intimate, character-driven storytelling. Known for classics like The Things of Life, A Heart in Winter, and Nelly and Monsieur Arnaud, his work explored the complexities of relationships, friendship, and emotional solitude with quiet elegance. His signature style combined realism, melancholy, and psychological depth, earning him two César Awards and enduring critical acclaim.

About Barbara Bouquegneau

Barbara Bouquegneau is the President and Executive Director of the French Library. She holds a Master of Science in Film Production from Boston University and has curated the Library’s cinema program for many years, offering local audiences a rich selection of French films. Her passion for cinema and cultural dialogue continues to foster thoughtful conversations around both contemporary and classic works of French filmmaking.

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This event is co-presented with the Institut Francais Cinéma

Boston French Community This event is co-presented with Janus Films

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