A History of the Cannes Film Festival with Olivier Barrot November 12, 2010

To tell the story of the Cannes Film Festival is one of the most prominent cultural voices in France, Olivier Barrot, host of the popular television program, Un livre, un jour (A Book a Day). He is also a prolific author and the co-founder and co-director of the cultural magazine Senso. Barrot will present his lecture at the Alliance Française, 113 N. 1st St. in Minneapolis on Friday, November 12 at 7pm. Barrot’s talk will be followed by a wine and cheese reception.

What: Lecture on the history of the Cannes Film Festival, followed by a wine and cheese reception
Who: Olivier Barrot, French journalist, author and TV personality
Where: Alliance Française of Minneapolis/St. Paul, 113 N. 1st St., Minneapolis
Date: Friday, November 12
Time: 7:00PM
Tickets: $15; AF Members $10
More information: 612.332.0436 or www.afmsp.org.

Official Website: http://www.afmsp.org/Events/CanneswithOlivierBarrot/tabid/629/Default.aspx