Free Screening: La belle et la bete

For December’s Ciné-Club de l’Alliance, The French Cultural Center invites you to a free screening of director Christophe Gans’ dark and visually stunning rendition of the classic fairytale, La belle et la bête, starring Lea Seydoux and Vincent Cassel.

The 112-minute film will be presented in its original French version, with English subtitles and the screening will conclude with an open discussion led by our in-house film expert, Barbara Bouquegneau.

About the Film

No dancing candlesticks here! This 2014 adaptation of Beauty and the Beast follows the original, darker fairy tale to create an “incredible and improbable love story” (EcranLarge). After the youngest daughter (Seydoux) of a merchant who has fallen on hard times offers herself to the mysterious Beast (Cassel) to whom her father has become indebted, she goes to live in his castle and discovers the mysterious enchantment that keeps him prisoner. Director Christophe Gans (Brotherhood of the wolves) offers an opulent, lavish visual experience that adheres more closely to the original, darker fairytale. Gans’ interpretation also includes a unique backstory for the Beast. The film has received critical praise for its visual style and won the César Award for Best Production Design in 2014.

Event Information

Thursday, December 10 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

At the French Cultural Center | 53 Marlborough St, Boston MA 02116

This event is free, with a $5.00 suggested donation.

RSVP is Required, please call 617-912-0400 or register online.

This event is presented in English and French.