Alliance Française de Seattle

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Join Alliance Française de Seattle and Sjj agency for a special screening of the 2025 animated film Hola Frida! by André Kadi and Karine Vézina. The film is inspired by the children's book Je m'appelle Frida Kahlo by the Québécoise actress Sophie Faucher, illustrated by Mexican-Canadian visual artist Cara Carmina. Stay after the film for a book signing with our special guest, Cara Carmina!

At this occasion, Sjj agency will present a special exhibition created in homage to Sophie Faucher, who passed away on June 9. Developed with Cara Carmina, this tribute will be displayed at the Alliance Française, offering visitors a heartfelt moment to honor Sophie’s artistic legacy and the inspiration she continues to bring to our community.

Event Program:

• 1:30pm: Doors open, kids activities, book signing
• 1:45pm: Welcome words
• 2:00pm: Film screening begins
• 3:20pm: Q&A and book signing with Cara Carmina

Online event via Zoom: RSVP on our website!

Join our October Ciné-Salon to discuss Le comte de Monte Cristo, a film by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patelliere.

Please note: Participants in the Ciné-Salon are expected to watch the film before attending the Friday discussion.

After escaping from an island prison where he spent 14 years for being wrongly accused of state treason, Edmond Dantès returns as the Count of Monte Cristo to exact revenge on the men who betrayed him.

Discussion questions available on our website.

Free for AF members.
$10 for non-members.

THIS IS A FREE ONLINE EVENT TAKING PLACE VIA ZOOM. RSVP ON OUR WEBSITE FOR THE ZOOM LINK!
From 5:30pm to 6:30pm, our instructor Alina will host a one-hour discussion in French (and English when needed). Enjoy socializing in French in a relaxed atmosphere!

• To join the event, please RSVP above and include your (approximate) French level.
• You will receive the Zoom link by email once you RSVP.
• At the time of the event, click the provided Zoom link, bring your drink and join the fun!

Free RSVP: Rencontre Littéraire avec Marie NDiaye

Join the Alliance Française de Seattle, Villa Albertine San Francisco, and Third Place Books for an exclusive conversation and reading with acclaimed author Marie NDiaye about her book La Sorcière, whose 2026 English translation by Jordan Strump was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize. The talk will be followed by a public Q&A and a book signing with the author (books will be available for purchase onsite). The event will be moderated by local author Malick Ndiaye.

Date: Monday, October 26
Time: 6:30pm - 8pm [Doors open at 6pm]
Location: Good Shepherd Center, Chapel Performance Space (4th floor)

FREE EVENT, in French with English interpretation