French Film Festival: Driving Madeleine (Une Belle Course)

Dir. Christian Carion
2022, France, 91 min
French with English subtitles

Madeleine, 92 years old, calls a taxi to take her to the retirement home where she will be living. Charles, a disillusioned driver with a tender heart, agrees to drive by the places that affected Madeleine’s life. Through the streets of Paris, her extraordinary past is revealed. They don’t know it yet, but they will forge a friendship during this drive that will change their lives forever.

The Alliance Francaise French Film Festival is a must for all cinephiles! Eight French-language films are screening this year for the enjoyment of all. Subtitled in English, our program is suitable for all audiences, and contains drama, comedy, adventure. Come and discover the latest edition of the French Film Festival at the Dave Barber Cinematheque: a journey through the Francophonie!