To Do Today: The Boston French Film Festival
The MFA’s annual fest brings the best of French cinema to town
Get a taste of French cinema with this festival, screening films through August 4. Photo via iStock/Gwengoat
To Do Today: The Boston French Film Festival
The MFA’s annual fest brings the best of French cinema to town
What?
The Boston French Film Festival, a nearly monthlong festival offering screenings of new and noteworthy French-language movies.
When?
The festival runs from July 11 to August 4. Find a list of films and screening times here.
Where?
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Ave., about a 30-minute walk from BU Central.
How much?
General admission to the museum is $27 for adults and free for students with a valid ID. Individual screening tickets are $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Purchase them here. Museum admission must be purchased in order to attend a film showing.
Why should I go?
The Boston French Film Festival is a summer staple at the MFA. Choose from a powerful lineup of 16 French films, ranging from a courtroom drama to a crime caper to a rom-com and beyond. Notable films include César Award–winning docudrama Little Girl Blue, starring Marion Cotillard; The Animal Kingdom, a sci-fi action movie about winged creatures’ struggle to coexist with humans; zany period piece The Crime Is Mine; and The Taste of Things, starring Juliette Binoche.
Other entries include Toni, a bittersweet story about a mother’s struggle to reconnect with herself; The Beast, a sci-fi thriller exploring society, the power of emotions, and the human mind; and The Nature of Love, about a romance tainted with scandal. From their strong scripts to their powerful imagery, the featured films will move and entertain viewers. Find showtimes for individual screenings here.
The MFA itself has a vast collection of masterpieces, from ancient to contemporary works, so be sure to also explore some of its exhibitions, like Hallyu! The Korean Wave (closing July 28), Dalí: Disruption and Devotion, and Dress Up. Add in a French film, and your experience will be complete.
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