Celebrate Québécois Cinéma at the Museum of Work & Culture
(WOONSOCKET, R.I.) – The Museum of Work & Culture invites the public to an upcoming event that will help curate the 2023 Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival.
Ciné-Québec, an evening of Québecois films in celebration of the month of Francophonie, takes place Thursday, March 2, at the Museum of Work & Culture. The evening will begin at 6pm with a wine and cheese reception in the MoWC gallery.
At 7pm, attendees will watch and vote on new and exciting short films from Québec currently under consideration by RIIFF. The film that wins the most votes will gain automatic competition entry to the festival.
Ciné Québec will conclude with a screening of the feature-length film Alys Robi: Ma Vie en Cinémascope / Bittersweet Memories. The film shares the dramatic and tragic story of Alys Robi, a French Canadian singer who became a worldwide sensation, conquering the Montreal stage and the Hollywood screen before her career was tragically cut short at the height of her fame. The film will be presented in French with English subtitles and is for mature audiences.
Tickets are available for $25 and may be purchased at
This event is made possible by the Délégation 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. Follow the RIHS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.