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Guided Tour in Valletta
Guided Tour in Valleta
French Influence in Malta
Discover the legacy of French culture in the heart of Valletta while soaking in Malta’s autumn charm ! Join us for an immersive guided tour led by our guide, Joséphine, as she reveals the fascinating traces of French history in Malta’s capital.
🗓 Date : Saturday, November 16
🕤 Time : 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM (includes a French-style coffee and croissant break ☕🥐)
Price : €10 (members) / €15 (non-members)
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Book Festival 2024
Malta Book Festival
Free drawing workshops and book sales in French
From 6 to 10 November
The French Embassy is once again taking part in the Malta Book Festival, alongside the Alliance française Malte-Méditerranée and Lireka, an online bookstore that offer French books with free delivery worlwide.
At the French Corner, you will find books from the new French literary season as well as second-hand books at free prices (donations).
In addition, this year we are inviting painter and illustrator Sophie Guinzbourg and children’s author Chloe Gallien
Events at Alliance Français School premises:
Location : College Hamrun – Secondary School, San Gorg Preca, Triq Wenzu Mallia, Il-Ħamrun HMR 1241
Thursday 7 November:
Art of Poetry Workshop with Author Chloé Gallien
7:00 to 8:30 pm
Level required : A2+
Reading and writing poetry is a wonderful way to better understand the world around us. It encourages us to notice details in daily life that we might otherwise overlook and to highlight others in new ways. Poetry is all around us, but uncovering it requires the right tools.
This workshop, led by author Chloé Gallien, will be a chance to explore the art of poetry through readings and the creation of simple poems about Malta, together with the students. ✍️
Events at the Malta Book Festival Center:
Location : Ir-Rokna tal-Ktieb, Malta Book Festival, MFCC, Ta’ Qali
Saturday 9 November:
Drawing workshops with Sophie Guinzbourg and Chloe Gallien
9:30am to 10:45am
For adult
Typical French café scene
11:00am to 12:00am
For children
Draw a rabbit and write a verse
Limited places.
To register for the workshops, please send an e-mail
Saturday 9 November:
Signing children’s book:
Lapinoudoudou et les tissus magiques
2:00 am
Sophie and Chloe will also be signing their new children’s book that they have written and drawn togethe
About our guest
Chloé Gallien
Is also from Nancy, and writes stories and fables for children, as well as poems for everyone. Her poems have been published in poetry collections and magazines, and have won several awards. Chloé particularly enjoys collaborative projects with other artists, and has recently contributed to a bilingual illustrated volume of French poems written in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
Sophie Guinzbourg
A painter and illustrator from Nancy, will be taking part in the illustration exhibition organised by the Maltese National Book Council on the festival site. Exhibited in France and abroad, Sophie Guinzbourg paints moments of everyday life, including famous café and bistro scenes that are typically French. Sophie has also produced engravings, festival posters, a large mosaic and a stained glass window.
Sophie Guinzbourg has also illustrated three children’s books, created with her long-time friend Chloé Gallien: ‘Lapinoudoudou et les tissus magiques’, ‘Baba, le petit chat masqué’ and ‘Raconte encore, Alice!
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Cinema: De Gaulle
European Arthouse Cinema Day
De Gaulle
🎬 To celebrate European Arthouse Cinema Day, the French Embassy and the Alliance Française are thrilled to present a special screening of the film “De Gaulle”.
Free but booking is required
Abstract :
1940. De Gaulle opposes Pétain because he wants to continue the military offensive. In Colombey, his wife Yvonne is forced to leave. The family knows the routes of the exodus to Brittany. As the armistice looms, de Gaulle chooses to leave for London, where Churchill, who becomes an ally, allows him to speak to the BBC on 18 June. Yvonne and Charles eventually found themselves, after a long journey, in the London capital.
🗣️ French with English subtitles.
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CinéKids
Ernest and Celestine : A Trip to Gibberitia
🎥🧒 The Alliance Française is pleased to present “Ciné Kids,” a new event for your kids !
For our first screening, we are thrilled to showcase the animated film Ernest and Celestine : A Trip to Gibberitia ! 🐻🐭
Join our two heroes as they return to Ernest’s homeland to have his broken violin repaired, only to discover that music is banned throughout the country. They will embark on a mission to right this injustice and bring joy back to bear country.
📅 Friday, November 1st at 4:00 PM
👧 For ages 4 and up
🎟️ Free for members with registration at [email protected]
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EUNIC Film Festival
EUNIC Film Festival
This year marks the fourth edition of the EUNIC Film Festival in Malta. Across six days, the film festival shows 14 screenings of European films, celebrating diversity in all its forms.
In partnership with the EUNIC Cluster in Malta and Spazju Kreattiv Cinema, the Alliance française Malte-Méditerranée will present the French film : « Three nights a week ».
🗓️ Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 7:30pm
📍Spazju Kreattiv Cinema
🗣️ in French with English subtitles
🎟️Free but registration is required
Abstract : Baptiste, 29, is in a relationship with Samia, when he meets Cookie Kunty, a young drag queen of the Parisian nightlife. Driven by the idea of a photo project with her, he immerses himself in a world he knows nothing about, and discovers Quentin, the young man behind the drag queen.
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Sport Friendly Project
Sport Friendly Project
INCLUSIVE SPORT
Emilien Buffard / @emilien_buffard
sportfriendlyproject.com
The field of diversity !
An international, collaborative artistic experience
@emmabd_visuals, supported by @if_officiel, and labeled #OlympicCulture by @paris2024.
Sport Friendly – Talk
🎉 🌍🏳️🌈 In celebration of the Paris Olympic Games and Pride in Malta, the Alliance Française of Malta and the French Embassy are delighted to welcome the exhibition “Sport Friendly: The Field of Diversity »!
Before the launch in October, a panel discussion will be held on 10th of October at 7pm :
” Sports Friendly- the Field of Diversity | LGBTQI+ rights in Malta”.
After a presentation of the “Sports Friendly” exhibition, we will discuss the representation of the LGBT community in Malta, as well as the importance of role models, the necessity (or not) of labels, and their place in art, culture, and society.
🎤Speakers:
Émilien Buffard – Founder of the “Sports Friendly” project
Moussa Hamoud – Allied Rainbow Communities
🎟 Free entrance
#SportFriendlyProject
Sport Friendly – Project
“Sport Friendly: the field of diversity!” is intended to be a starting point for social commitment to tackling the problem of discrimination and violence in sport. An international photographic production to promote INCLUSIVE SPORT, spotlighting inclusive sports teams from around the world that seek to redefine the classic values of sport, affirming that regardless of sexual orientation or identity, gender or physical or social condition, there is a place for everyone. Teams working for change and inclusion, in sport and in society.
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There are many advantages to taking a certification in French. These exams are designed to objectively assess your language skills, whether they involve understanding, speaking, reading or writing in French.
For students, professionals and language enthusiasts, these certifications are invaluable tools that not only attest to your level of proficiency in French according to international standards, but also strengthen your CV, increase your chances of admission to French-speaking universities, facilitate your international professional mobility, and may even open doors to specific career opportunities.
DELF/DALF: diplomas valid for life
The DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française) and the DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are internationally recognised qualifications, offering a comprehensive assessment of your level of French. You can choose a level, from A1 to C2, and a modality according to your age (Prim, Junior or Tout Public). This diploma is valid for life and can be used whether you want to study in France, work in a French-speaking environment or simply improve your language skills.
To register for future sessions or consult the DELF/DALF calendar, click here : https://alliancefrmalta.com/delf/
TCF and TEF: find out your level and certify it
The TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français) and TEF (Test d’Évaluation de Français) are tests that give you a score. They can be used to prove your level of French for university admission, a job application, immigration to Canada/Quebec or simply for personal satisfaction.
Want to find out more?
About TCF : https://alliancefrmalta.com/certification/tcf/
About TEF : https://alliancefrmalta.com/tef/
DFP: designed for professional French
Les Diplômes de Français Professionnel (DFP) are designed to certify your competence in French in specific professional contexts such as business, law, health and tourism. With a DFP certification, you demonstrate your linguistic expertise in your field, strengthening your professional profile and increasing your career opportunities in a French-speaking environment.
For more information, visit our website : https://alliancefrmalta.com/dfp/
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French Book Club
French Book Club
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our French Book Club for our students ! ✨📚
Calling all book lovers and French enthusiasts ! his book club is designed for AF learners at a minimum of A2 level who are passionate about enhancing their French skills through reading and discussion.
📖 Our book of choice for this first book club is the classic « Le tour du monde en 80 jours » by Jules Verne.
🗣️This adventure novel offers not only a thrilling story but also rich themes for discussion.
* The representation of the “other” in the story
* The role of the “inventor” in society and progress viewed positively
* The character of Passepartout, the underestimated savior
These discussions, animated by our teacher Paul Loup, will help you improve your French while exploring deep, thought-provoking themes.
📅 Date: June 18th (the first half of the book) & July 2nd (the second half)
🕕 Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
📍 Location : @leregatta (Ir – Rampa Ta’ L – Isla Senglea, ISL 1280)
We look forward to sharing our love for literature with you ! 📖