Special Event / Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
What's So Great About French Cinema?
An introduction to planet Earth's second most widely seen cinema -- France's filmmaking is only behind Hollywood, and is reliably more interesting! In fact, since the nineteenth century French film has always managed to lead conversations, inspire controversy, and drive the creative velocity of cinema as a global art form.
This special event, hosted by Tim Palmer, chair of the U's Film & Media Arts Dept and a French cinephile, explores how and what has happened, in an overview of the history of French cinema. You will meet French film's leading makers and most astonishing movies, and come to your own conclusions about what makes France's cinema so frequently fantastic. This event will also include a tour of the Film and Media Arts department, including the brand new DiFiore Cinema.
Please note: The elevators are currently under repair.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/12/26Fall 2026
08-17-2026, Monday
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: University of Utah Film & Media Arts Building
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