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3rd Annual PVLD Ciné-Monde French Film Festival

Why are the films not advertised with their names? There are no titles provided in the newspaper…

We respect public performance rights. Our license gives us permission to publicize the films freely inside the library, but out side the library premises, we do not have the permission to cite titles. So we paraphrase.

What is the price of the tickets?

There are no tickets! The movies are free of charge and open to the public.

Do I have to reserve a seat?

No, there are no reservations.  If there are a lot of people waiting, we might request you to make a line to enter. There is 100 person seating capacity.

Why can’t I go into the viewing room half an hour or fifteen minutes before the start of a film?

There is a discussion going on that is disrupted by people walking in.  We have reserved 10 min for transitions.  In some cases there is more time.  Please check the schedule.

There are people walking out, does that not mean it’s over?

No, it may just mean that they are leaving without participating in the discussion.  Perhaps they’re not interested or they want a longer break before coming back for the next film.

May I enter the community room while a film is playing, or enter late?

Yes, you may as long as there are seats available, and that is usually not a problem.  But you may not enter during the discussion portion of the film if you weren’t already watching the film.

Why are the breaks so short?

We have shorter breaks so that we can accommodate more movies over the duration of the festival.

We don’t expect everyone to stay for all the films.

Where are the restrooms?

As you exit the Community Room, they’re down the hall to the left.

Will my car be locked in if it’s late and the library closes while we are still discussing a film?

No, the entrance to the parking may be closed after hours, but you will always be able to exit.

Do you provide child-care?

Sorry, not at this time.

Are films OK for children to watch?

Foreign films do not follow the same rating system as in the US. When distributed in the US, there is usually a rating imposed by the MPAA but the ultimate decision of whether or not the film is appropriate for children is a personal decision every parent/guardian must make.  Please check the website for detailed information and reviews.

Do the films have subtitles?

Yes, all films have subtitles.

Do you provide snacks?

There are going to be crêpes for sale all THREE DAYS of the festival. They will be available for purchase at the crêpe booth just outside the library. There are snack vending machines on the 1st floor of the library building, and you are welcome to bring your own snacks and consume them in the community room.

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