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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The much-awaited French Art & Film Festival 2015 will once again provide a culturally-
invigorating experience for film-, art- and food-enthusiasts in the Klang Valley and Penang
Details of the full 2015 festival lineup available online via official website
Kuala Lumpur, 28 April 2015 — The French Art & Film Festival returns to thrill audiences in the
Klang Valley and Penang by continuing in its yearly celebration of the arts as a platform for cultural
exchange. Organisers of the festival revealed the 2015 programme for the month-long celebration of
French culture at a press conference held today. Among the events that multi-cultured, Malaysian-
based audiences can look forward to will include film screenings, live dance and music performances
by visiting French artists, photography as well as gastronomy.
Now entering its 14th
edition, the annual festival is organised by the Alliance Française and the
Embassy of France in Malaysia, and supported by the Institut Français. The 2015 festival will see a
continuation in partnership with Martell as presenting sponsor, with the globally-renowned cognac
house celebrating its 300th
anniversary this year; as well as Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) as the
film festival partner. The festival will also be bringing to the forefront a network of French and local
partners and sponsors.
Speaking at the press conference, Mr Jean-Piere Galland, Cultural Counsellor at the French Embassy
in Malaysia said: “We see this festival as a shared yearly project with our various partners. We are
very lucky to have the continued support of our sponsors, as it is with their participation that we are
able to eagerly share what French culture has to offer. We are truly honoured to also have the support
of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, and we hope our French Festival will contribute to
the success of the national campaign for the Year of Festivals Malaysia 2015.”
The 2014 French Art & Film Festival attracted as many as 8,000 spectators including around 6,000
viewers for the film festival alone. Fans of the festival are made up of various backgrounds and ages
including Malaysians as well as French and international citizens residing in Malaysia.
What to expect
Held from 14 May to 16 June 2015, this year’s programme offers something for everyone whether
movie buffs, art enthusiasts, music lovers or foodies.
 French Film Festival with Golden Screen Cinemas
 Klang Valley: 14-31 May 2015, at GSC Pavilion KL, GSC Mid Valley Megamall,
KL and GSC 1 Utama in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya
 Penang: 4-14 June at GSC Gurney Plaza
A sub-festival within the larger month-long festival, previous editions of the film festival
attracted approximately 6,000 movie goers. This year’s film festival will showcase 15 recent

2. releases in French cinema – including comedies, dramas and animated films – to play at
selected Golden Screen Cinemas. Among the screenings film-enthusiasts will get to enjoy,
are comedies such as Serial (Bad) Weddings, 2 Autumns 3 Winters, 9 Months Stretch and The
French Minister; fantasy such as Beauty and the Beast; as well as touching comedy-dramas
such as The Finishers.
Tickets will be available for purchase via GSC website or cinema box office.
Also promising an exhilarating line-up in live events, this year’s festival will present a travelling
photography exhibition as well as four live shows in the categories of music, dance and DJ that will
play around Kuala Lumpur.
 Cinemix with DVJ Oof
Friday night, 29 May 2015, 11pm at Pisco Bar on Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, Bukit
Bintang KL.
Combining music and video comes an out-of-the-box experience for party goers and music
lovers. Fusing the art of DJing with video, “DVJ” Oof has been a pioneer of this new art form
in France that presents a fresh take on a wholesome experience for the senses. This
multimedia DJ will be playing the music of famous French soundtracks from the 60s against
the backdrop of nostalgic imagery in the form of classical French movies and actors that
appear on a screen.
RM20 entrance fees to be paid at venue.
 Dance Performance by dance company “Standards” run by Pierre Rigal
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 8.30pm at MaTiC (Malaysian Tourism Centre) on Jalan
Ampang, KL.
As one of the most exciting choreographers in Europe, Pierre Rigal has performed with his
dance company at some of the most acclaimed venues in the world including London’s
Breakin’ Convention at Sadler’s Wells, The Gate Theatre, Baryshnikov Arts Centre in New
York and Sydney Opera House. Performing on a stage bathed in the red, white and blue of
the French flag, this dance troupe of 8 krump, lock-pop and break dancers will explore the
many meanings of individuality and identity.
Tickets to the performance will be priced at RM53 and will be available for purchase via
TicketPro (www.ticketpro.com.my).
 Live music Fête de la Musique main act by Gran Kino
Saturday night, 6 June 2015 at Laundry Bar, The Curve, Mutiara Damansara.
Globe-trotting musical quartet Gran Kino, have been travelling the world for the past 5 years
with their mission to break the medium of language through music. Offering an evolving
sound often described as “world rock”, Gran Kino will present an invigorating show where
electric and electronic sounds bump against spoken-word and readings of travel tales.

3.  Classical music recital by acclaimed pianist Célimène Daudet
Tuesday, 16 June 2015, 8:30pm at the Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, KLCC.
Praised by French and foreign press, Célimène Daudet is an accomplished pianist and winner
of many international competitions. Among her many accolades include the International
Competition Jean Francaix in Paris and the Pro-Musics International Prize. In 2013, she
made her debuts at the Châtelet (Paris) and Carnegie Hall (New York). She also gives recitals
and masterclasses all around the world.
This recital will see Daudet entertain with a Debussy recital, followed by a Debussy piano
solo. She will also present a Mozart concerto accompanied by the Malaysian Philharmonic
Orchestra (MPO)’s chamber musicians. All tickets are priced at RM40 and can be purchased
at the Box Office at 03-20517007 or dfp_boxoffice@petronas.com.my, or via the MPO
website at mpo.com.my .
 Imagine France photography exhibition by Maia Flore
 Klang Valley: 14-24 May 2015 at WhiteBox Publika, KL
 Penang: 3-14 June 2015 at Gurney Plaza, Penang
Featuring a series of 25 works on display, young photographer Maia Flore has created a form
of visual poetry by renewing the view of various heritage sites photographed during a 66-day
tour of France between July and September 2013. Some of the locations include well-known
French sites such as Château de Versailles, Palais des Papes (Papal Palace) in Avignon, Pont
du Gard (Gard Bridge) next to Nîmes, the Conciergerie in Paris, the Museum of
Mediterranean Civilisations in Marseilles, Carcassonne City and many more. Describing her
approach as ‘seeking coincidences between her imagination and what is real’, this particular
exhibition was brought to life by Institut Français and the French tourism development
agency Atout France, and in partnership with the VU’ Agency.
As a young actor, director and spectator, Flore’s work has been presented in the Instituts
Français of Italy in the Spring of 2014, as well as in Rome and Naples; and has been
exhibited at the Somerset House in London for the Sony World Photo Awards.
Any festival celebrating arts and culture will not be complete without some gastronomy. The Festival
will also host various events where visitors will be able to sample some French cuisine to have an
authentic ‘taste of France’, including:
 Cognac and Champagne Tastings with Martell
 Thursday, 21 May 2015, 7:30pm at Elegantology Gallery & Restaurant,
Publika KL
 Tuesday, 26 May 2015, 7:30pm at the poolside of Novotel Hotel, KLCC
 Thursday, 28 May 2015, 7:30pm at the lounge of Pullman Bangsar, KL
Hosted by festival partner cognac house Martell, come and learn from a professional on how
to pair cognac and champagne with Malaysian cuisine. Join the celebration of Martell’s third
centennial anniversary while also discovering facts about the history of these favourite

4. beverages. Enjoy delicious food and drink as you meet friends, old and new, over a few
glasses.
Tickets will be priced at RM70 per person and guests are advised to register and pre-pay by
emailing in to info@faff.com.my
 Marché de France (French Market)
Saturday, 13 June 2015, 4pm-9pm at Alliance Française de Kuala Lumpur on Lorong
Gurney, KL.
Co-organised by the CCIFM (Malaysian-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry), a
French market will be held on the grounds of Alliance Française de Kuala Lumpur. Aiming
to promote quality culinary specialties and lifestyle products, the market will offer delectable
food and drink both for sampling as well as to take home including wine, coffee, baked goods
and traditional French dishes. Also available will be lifestyle products which will include a
garage sale by expatriates who will be putting up pre-loved goods for sale, and visitors can
also expect to be entertained by a freestyle circus who will perform on the grounds.
 Pure Gourmet by Martell with French restaurants around Kuala Lumpur
Gastronomical feasts with local restaurants will once again give food-lovers around the
Klang Valley the opportunity to savour true French cuisine with Martell cognac pairings.
More information on the 2015 lineup is available on the festival’s official website www.faff.com.my,
and those on social media can ‘Like’ the Facebook page at facebook.com/frenchartfilmfestival.
Follow or contribute to the French Art & Film Festival’s presence on social media with the hashtag
#frenchfestivalmy
Hi-res images for the French Art & Film Festival 2015 can be downloaded at:
http://bit.ly/1AQoNGO
Queries on the 2015 festival can be directed to Alliance Française de Kuala Lumpur by calling +603-
2694 7880 or by emailing in to info@faff.com.my.
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