Assumption College Presents Centennial
French Film Series At the Bijou Community Cinema
February, 2004—As part of its Centennial Celebration,
Assumption College is pleased to announce a French Film Series, which will take
place over four consecutive Thursdays, starting February 12, 2004 and ending
on March 4, 2004. All films will be shown at the Bijou Community Cinema in Worcester.
The first film in Assumption College’s French Film Series, Chacun
Cherche son Chat (When the Cat’s Away) will be shown on Thursday,
February 12, 2004 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Bijou Cinema,
located at 110 Front Street in Worcester, before the show. The prices are $6.50
for adults and $5.00 for students, seniors, and children under 12. Assumption
College students will receive $1.00 off the student-priced tickets with a valid
student ID. A shuttle bus to and from the Bijou Cinema will be available for
Assumption students this evening. The bus leaves from the Plourde Recreational
Center at 6:30 p.m.
Chacun Cherche son Chat, a 1996 comedy, is about an overworked Parisienne,
Chloe, who takes leave of her flat for an overdue vacation. Upon returning,
she discovers her cat, Gris-Gris, has taken a vacation of his own and cannot
be found. Her search leads her on a voyage through her shabby, bohemian neighborhood,
which is haunted by the twin specters of gentrification and social decay. This
film is atmospheric, funky and full of improvisational spirit.
The theme of the series is “French Films for All Ages.” The protagonists
in the films chosen represent all age groups, from young schoolchildren, adolescents
and young adults, to mature adults and the elderly. All of the movies present
a fresh or amusing view of the lives of these characters.
The series also features the films 8 Femmes (8 Women) on February 19,
Etre et Avoir (To Be and To Have) on February 26, and Les Triplettes
de Belleville (The Triplets of Belleville) on March 4.
For more information about the French Film Series, please contact the Office
of Public Affairs at (508) 767-7160.