Allons au cinéma: Promoting French through films, vol. 5: La vie contemporaine

Authors

• Michael Foster, Eastern Michigan University

Document Type

Book

Publication Date

2025

Department/School

World Languages

Abstract

Subtitled "La Vie contemporaine," Volume 5 contain activities for thirteen French and Francophone films. All are appropriate for secondary or university levels. The films include: Paris je t'aime, Félix et Meira, Supercondriaque, Sage Femme, Les Hirondelles de Kaboul, La fine fleur, Une Histoire de l'amour et du désir, Les Oiseaux ivres, Ouistreham, La Brigade, Le Règne animal, Les Algues vertes, Anatomie d'une chute. Each article includes a vocabulary list, activities, projects, Web quests, resources, oral and written assessments, plus a synopsis of the film, major themes, cultural, historical, and linguistic connections, and a personal reflection from the author.

Comments

M. Foster is a faculty member in EMU's Department of World Languages.

This book was featured at EMU's 2025 Faculty Scholarly and Creative Activity Showcase.

Recommended Citation

Foster, M. (2025). Allons au cinéma: Promoting French through films, vol. 5: La vie contemporaine. American Association of Teachers of French.