Hosted by the Alliance Française de Seattle
Celebrated annually on May 9, Europe Day represents a time to reflect on ideals of peace, unity and economic equity throughout Europe. In the aftermath of COVID-19, the refugee crisis and the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the distance between myth and reality has never been harder to navigate.
Join us for an informal roundtable discussion in English around Europe’s ideals and realities, together with our special guests UW students and Professor Louisa Mackenzie, as well as AF members, friends, and everyone interested in the intricate stories making the fabric of a collective dream and the foundation of a unique form of governance. Three French films and their vision of Europe will inform/guide our exploration.
Where: 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N #205 Seattle, WA 98103
When: Friday, May 12, 2023, 5 – 6:30 pm
Before the event, we invite you to watch one or more of the three films that we will discuss:
La Grande Illusion by Jean Renoir English title: Grand Illusion Available on Prime or Vudu
Trois couleurs: Bleu by Krzysztof Kieślowski English title: Three Colors: Blue Available on Prime or Youtube
L’Auberge Espagnole by Cédric Klapisch English title: The Spanish Apartment
Please RSVP Here: https://www.afseattle.org/community/event-rsvp/?event_id=271