Fresh French Shorts

Dec 16, 2008

Cinema occupies an especially important place in French society, with a tradition of major government support underwriting production, distribution and exhibition both inside and out of the country. While established directors find funding for ambitious new feature films, significant investment also goes into short films by emerging, risk-taking talents that give voice to the diversity of French culture. Each year up to 400 short films are produced that collectively offer a unique insight into French life and the next generation of French filmmakers. Tonight's program of recent short films, co-selected and presented with the Alliance Française de Portland, includes an eclectic selection of narrative, documentary and animated international prizewinners and a few fresh surprises.

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