Museum of Work & Culture and Rhode Island International Film Festival to Host Night of Quebecois Films
(WOONSOCKET, R.I.) – The Museum of Work & Culture in conjunction with the Rhode Island International Film Festival will host its annual Ciné-Québec screening at the Rooftop at Providence G on Wednesday, August 11, 8:30pm. The screening will feature a collection of new and dynamic films by Québecois filmmakers, subtitled in English, including:
Les grandes claques | Directed by Annie St-Pierre | 2021
La vie des êtres | Directed by Cédric Bérard-Patry | 2020 **World Premier**
Comme la neige au printemps | Directed by Marie-Ève Juste | 2020
Frimas | Directed by Marianne Farley | 2021 **International Premier**
Imelda 2: Le Notaire | Directed by Martin Villeneuve | 2020
Lune | Directed by Zoé Pelchat | 2020
Babatoura | Directed by Guillaume Collin | 2021
General admission is $10. Tickets are available online or on-site before the screening.
This event is made possible in part by Délegation of Québec in Boston.
About the Rhode Island Historical Society
The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state’s largest and oldest historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting, and sharing Rhode Island’s past to enrich the present and inspire the future. Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st-century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest.
As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center, and the Aldrich House.
The headquarters of the Rhode Island Historical Society are located at 110 Benevolent Street, Providence, RI 02906. Information: (401) 331-8575. Website: rihs.org.
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