Bruce Experiences: French Films: The Divine Sarah Bernhardt (Sarah Bernhardt La Divine)
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 2–4pm, Gale and Robert H. Lawrence, Jr., and Pamela and Robert Goergen Auditorium
1915, Sarah Bernhardt is the world's first star. Free. Modern. Divine. Eccentric. Visionary... Between legend and fantasy, Sarah Bernhardt tells us the love story that marked her life.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided at the screening.
About Focus on French Cinema
Since its inception, Focus on French Cinema (FFC), organized by the Alliance Française of Greenwich, has served as a premier platform for showcasing outstanding French-language films. By offering screenings, workshops, and various cultural initiatives, FFC fosters a deeper connection between diverse audiences and the vibrant world of French cinema.
About The Bruce
The Bruce serves as a vibrant hub for cultural and artistic engagement, committed to cultivating spaces where art, dialogue, and community flourish. Its collaboration with FFC highlights a shared mission to celebrate creative expression and build global connections.
About the Film Series.
Cinema has always been a powerful medium for storytelling, cultural expression, and emotional resonance. Among the world's many cinematic traditions, few are as celebrated as French and Francophone cinema, renowned for its artistry, depth, and innovation. In a groundbreaking collaboration, The Bruce and Focus on French Cinema (FFC) present a special retrospective event: A Look Back at 20 Years of the Best of French and Francophone Cinema (2005–2025).
This exceptional partnership brings together two leading advocates of cultural enrichment and cinema. The Bruce, a distinguished platform for fostering artistic dialogue, joins forces with Focus on French Cinema, an acclaimed organization devoted to showcasing the diversity and richness of French-language films to international audiences.
