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This page provides a selection of Web sites for those interested in France and French culture. Since most of the following sites are in France, many are in French only. Bilingual sites are marked.

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Links: Cinema

BIBLIOTHÈQUE DU FILM
Housing a vast library of documentaries on cinema (both French and foreign) and an archive of film-related material, BiFi rents and screens films, as well as holding exhibitions on film-related subjects.
http://www.bifi.fr

CÉRÉMONIE DES "CÉSAR"
The official site for the “Cesar” awards, the French equivalent of America's "Oscars", includes a list of current winners and an archive ofpast recipients.
http://www.cesars.com

CINÉMATHÈQUE FRANÇAISE
A presentation of the activities of this French film library : a schedule of the screenings, a list of films in the collection, access to the film library's magazine and to the cinema museum collections.
http://www.cinemathequefrancaise.com

CNC
French governmental organization responsible for supporting the production, distribution and preservation of film, audiovisual and multimedia programs in France.
http://www.cnc.fr

COMMISSION NATIONALE DU FILM FRANCE French /English
The National Film Commission of France provides an indispensible resource for current and future film productions shooting in France. A network of 23 local film commissions throughout the country offers free information on locations, crews and facilities.
http://www.filmfrance.com

FORUM DES IMAGES French /English
Formerly known as the Vidéothèque de Paris, this site features information on the collection, a schedule of screenings, educational programs and a powerful search engine.
http://www.forumdesimages.com

GAUMONT PRODUCTION
The site of the famous French film producion company with information about current productions, recently released films and festivals.
http://www.gaumont.fr

INTERNET MOVIE DATABASE English
The Internet Movie Database is a prime source of information on films from around the world. Search with a single keyword for the title of that long-lost film, find names of characters, cast and crew, look at the user ratings and reviews. A must for cinema trivia buffs.
http://imdb.com

L'AGENCE DU COURT-MÉTRAGE
The site of the short film agency which promotes and shows short films.
http://www.agencecm.com

LA FEMIS
France's most prestigious national film school.  The site features sections on the school's history and objectives, the courses and application procedure and employment.
http://www.femis.fr

LA MAISON DU DOCUMENTAIRE
A database devoted to French documentary production.
http://www.maisondudoc.com

LE FILM FRANÇAIS
The most important journal for cinema and audiovisual professionals. The site provides the latest business news on film production, distribution and box office.
http://www.lefilmfrancais.com

LE NOUVEAU CINÉMA
The site of the monthly film journal created by a journalist of "Le Nouvel Observateur". All the news on the 7th Art with commentary and feature articles on film personalities, interviews and reports from current film shoots, plus technical information on the cinema profession.
http://www.lenouveaucinema.com

LES CAHIERS DU CINÉMA
The site of the monthly film journal with special web-only features, video interviews, short films and a diary of events and new releases.
http://www.cahiersducinema.com

LOUIS LUMIÈRE
Located in Noisy-le-Grand, the Louis Lumiere national film school specializes in technical instruction : sound and cinematography. The site contains the curriculum, online application process, as well as the activities and latest news from the school.
http://www.ens-louis-lumiere.fr

MINISTÈRE DES AFFAIRES ÉTRANGÈRES
This site provides a list of the thematic documentaries' collections organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, events, a selection of current films. The "link" gives access to film schools, special press and festivals' web sites.
http://www.cinema.diplomatie.fr

MONSIEUR CINÉMA
The French equivalent of the Internet Movie Database specializes in French cinema, but includes entries on foreign films. Especially useful for extensive biographies of filmmakers and actors, detailed synopses of films, and colour movie stills.
http://www.monsieurcinema.com

PATHÉ
Pathé is one of the most famous independent media companies in Europe and is involved in both television (producer) and cinema (producer, distributor, exhibitor).
http://www.pathe.fr

PREMIÈRE
The monthly cinema magazine's site provides daily news on the cinema, a schedule of newly released films, a forum on cinema, teasers, and information about the films (news, cast and crew).
http://www.premiere.fr

UNIFRANCE THE FRENCH FILM OFFICE French /English
Responsible for the promotion of current French cinema outside France. The website contains listings and links for film production and distribution, including an exhaustive database of recent French films.
http://www.unifrance.org

 

Links: Film festival

FESTIVAL DE CLERMONT-FERRAND French /English
Information and other useful resources about the France's most prestigious short film festival : Clermont-Ferrand. The site features a description of the festival, festival news, online registration and downloadable goodies.
http://www.clermont-filmfest.com

FESTIVAL DU FILM POLICIER DE COGNAC
The site of the detective film festival with the list of prize-winners, video clips and the latest news from the festival.
http://www.festival.cognac.fr

FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE PROGRAMME AUDIOVISUEL
The site of the Audiovisual Program Film Festival with information about the jury, events, competition, tribute and the big themes of the FIPA.
http://www.fipa.tm.fr

FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DU FILM D'ANIMATION
The site of animation film festival which takes place in Annecy.
http://www.annecy.org

FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DU FILM DE CANNES French /English
The site of the international film festival of Cannes with details about  the festival (the composition of the jury, the films in and out competition), online registration, an archive link and live video footage of the events (the steps, press conferences and photo calls).
http://www.festival-cannes.fr

PREMIERS PLANS
The site of the Angers Festival, the European first film festival, with a year-book of the festivals and the meetings "image, cinema, education".
http://www.premiersplans.org

QUINZAINE DES RÉALISATEURS
The actuality and  the history of the festival, which takes place in may at Cannes.
http://www.quinzaine-realisateurs.com

RENCONTRES INTERNATIONALES HENRI LANGLOIS
The official site of the international festival of film schools with a list of the film's in competition, prize-winner and retrospectives.
http://www.rihl.org

 

Links: French radio & television

ARTE
This French-German public television broadcaster is famous for the quality of its programs, both fiction and documentary, in film and in video. Visit their boutique to purchase their programs on videocassette.
http://www.arte-tv.com

CANAL+
The French television channel and film production company which both produces and broadcasts French and foreign films. This site provides, in addition to the latest sporting and news events, the monthly schedule of television programs and newly released films.
http://www.cplus.fr

FRANCE LINK
France Link furnishes links to the French media websites (radio, press, cinema and television).
http://www.francelink.com

FRANCE TELEVISION: France 2 France 3
The two public TV channels in France with links to the news, sports and cinema.
http://www.france2.fr
http://www.france3.fr

INA
The archive for French public television programs. INA features a searchable database and a listing of programs available on videocassette.
http://www.ina.fr

LA CINQUIÈME
The site of the TV channel with the schedule for the current week and a description of each program. You can also shop on line at "La Cinquième" for vidéos, DVDs, CD-Roms and books.
http://www.lacinquieme.fr

RADIO FRANCE
The Radio France site provides information about all French public radio station(France Culture, France Info, France Musique, etc...)
http://www.radio-france.fr

RFI Radio France Internationale
RFI broadcasts French culture, values and news in differents languages around the world. The site provides schedules, news, music, etc.
http://www.rfi.fr

 

Links: French miscellany

FIAF French /English
The French Institute Alliance Française is a French Community with the French Cultural center in New York.
http://www.fiaf.org

FRENCH EMBASSY in Washington DC French /English
The French Embassy in Washington, DC, is the largest French diplomatic mission in the world. The site includes descriptions of the Embassy's various services and departments, all of which are under the Ambassador's direction.
http://www.info-france-usa.org

FRANCE EDITION French /English
The French agency dedicated to licensing and supporting the publication of French books and CD-ROMs abroad. Their bilingual site includes a catalogue of French CD-ROM’s.
http://www.franceedition.org

FRANCO-AMERICAN COMMISSION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE
French /English
This website informs both the American and French public about grant funding possibilities. This site would be of particular interest for Americans needing funds for research projects in France.
http://www.fulbright-france.org

MINISTERE DE LA CULTURE
All about the French Ministry responsible for promoting the French Culture.
http://www.culture.gouv.fr

MINISTERE DE LA JEUNESSE, DE L'EDUCATION NATIONALE ET DE LA RECHERCHE | ETUDIER EN FRANCE ET A L'ETRANGER
Useful information and resources on the education system in France and foreign student exchange.
http://www.education.gouv.fr/int/default.htm

 

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