Film
Mar 27, 2022
What movies to pick from the 2022 AF French Film Festival
The French Film Festival this year comes after two years of living in the Covid era, as a reflection on the period, this year’s selection has a strong theme of contemplation and social critique. Barbie Robinson from Living Arts Canberra and Nancy Ford-Waites, director of the Alliance Française in Canberra, explore some of her top picks
Navigating “Aimer” with Sylvia Sabes
The French word aimer is used to mean both like and love – but despite this dual role in the language of romance, it's not actually used all that often! Journalist and author Sylvia Sabes joins Emily to discuss why "I love you" is far from a perfect translation for Je t'aime.
Architecture
Mar 22, 2022
Sculptures in Public Places – Paris
Sculptures are to be found all around Paris and many of them are exquisite. Instead of just passing them by, why not stop, take the time to read the plaque and admire the public art, often, but not always, a memorial. Here are some of my favourites.