Alliance Fran?aise de Seattle

?? Meet Jason Chau – Speaker at Night of Ideas 2025! As a Senior Program Officer at the Gates Foundation, Jason Chau leads Emergency Relief and Innovation to address humanitarian crises worldwide. With over 16 years of experience spanning the White House, USAID, the UN, and international NGOs, he brings a wealth of knowledge on global emergency response. Join Jason and other international guests to explore the role of cultural diplomacy, art, and bilingual education in shaping our world. Engage in thought-provoking discussions and interactive experiences that spark joy, hope, and action in uncertain times. ?? Don't miss out—RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/gTTSQM6B A program of Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education. Supported by 4Culture, The Simpson Center for the Humanities at The University of Washington, World Affairs Council- Seattle, UW French and Italian Studies.

Experience the Future of French Cinema at Young French Cinema! Join us from March 21 to 23 at the Film Center for a dynamic festival in partnership with SIFF. Explore the bold, fresh perspectives of emerging French filmmakers through six captivating films, each offering unique storytelling and creative visions. ? Closing Night Special with Spirit of Ecstasy! On March 23, we’re thrilled to welcome Florian Cardinaux, Consul of France at Consulate General of France in San Francisco, to celebrate the vibrant world of young French cinema. Tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gveTxMme

Join us at the Film Center from March 21–23 for Young French Cinema, presented in partnership with SIFF and Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education! This exciting festival highlights the fresh perspectives of emerging French filmmakers, offering a glimpse into the future of French cinema. Over three days, immerse yourself in six captivating films that showcase bold storytelling and unique artistic visions. ?? Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gveTxMme

?? Mark your calendars! Join us for the 3rd edition of Night of Ideas! Under the theme "Common Ground: Building Global Community," this inspiring evening will bring together French, Francophone, and American thought leaders—musicians, poets, translators, academics, community organizers, diplomats, and civic actors—to explore how cultural diplomacy, art, and bilingual education shape our world. Expect thought-provoking discussions and interactive experiences that spark joy, hope, and action in uncertain times. This year, we’re inviting community contributions—find all the details at the link below! A program of Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education. Supported by 4Culture , The Simpson Center for the Humanities at The University of Washington, World Affairs Council- Seattle, and the University of Washington Department of French and Italian Studies. ?? Free event – RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gTTSQM6B

Don’t miss Soirée Québec with the Québec Government Office in Los Angeles tomorrow! Join us at Northwest Film Forum for Ru, a poignant drama based on Kim Thúy’s award-winning novel, following a young Vietnamese refugee’s journey in Canada. ?? Your ticket includes one free drink! ?? Get yours now: https://lnkd.in/g6ta5tzU

?? Merci, merci, merci! Our sold-out performance of Portrait of Ludmilla as Nina Simone was a truly special way to celebrate International Women’s Day! A huge thank you to our audience for joining us in honoring the legacy of Nina Simone through the powerful storytelling and incredible performances of Ludmilla Dabo and David Lescot. The performance was followed by an engaging Q&A with Maya Smith, PhD and a masterclass on UW campus. A big thank you to 4Culture, the University of Washington - College of Arts & Sciences , the UW Department of French and Italian Studies and Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education for their support. The celebration isn’t over! March is the Month of Francophonie, and we have more exciting events coming your way: https://lnkd.in/gCyPq__q ?? by Robert Anthony Wade Photography

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Ravenna Third Place Books for a fantastic discussion with Dr. Maya Smith, PhD on her new book, Ne me quitte pas! From Jacques Brel to Nina Simone to Shirley Bassey, this book dives deep into the song’s rich and evolving legacy—don’t forget to grab your copy: https://lnkd.in/gRRw-P-J And don’t miss Maya Smith, PhD tomorrow as she moderates the Q&A at Portrait of Ludmilla as Nina Simone performance! A few tickets are still available—get yours before they’re gone: www.afseattle.org/ludmilla

A big thank you to author Juliana Léveillé-Trudel for joining us last Tuesday to discuss her book Nirliit and to everyone who attended! A special thanks to our partners—the Centre de la francophonie des Amériques, the Québec Government Office in Los Angeles, and the Department of French and Italian Studies at the University of Washington.

Don't miss Soirée Québec with the Québec Government Office in Los Angeles on March 12! Join us at Northwest Film Forum for a special screening of Ru, a poignant drama based on the Governor General’s Award-winning novel by Kim Thúy. The film follows a young Vietnamese refugee as she navigates her new life in Canada, exploring themes of resilience, identity, and belonging. Get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/gxyB4Yqy

We were thrilled to host Dja?li Amadou Amal, renowned Cameroonian writer, activist, and UNICEF Ambassador, at the Alliance Fran?aise! In partnership with Elliott Bay Book Company, we also had the pleasure of presenting her powerful novel, The Impatient. Thank you to everyone who joined us for these inspiring events!?