:::: 03 - 10 FEBRUARY 2006 ::::

FRIDAY 03 FEBRUARY
:FILM: HIDDEN :
Daniel Auteuil stars as Georges, a TV talk-show host who receives a mysterious videotape containing two hours of static footage of his house. More tapes follow, and Georges becomes convinced that a pivotal figure from his past is responsible. Haneke's visual choices – particularly his use of long, uninterrupted takes – effectively imbue Hidden with a distinct feeling of dread; the film, as a result, comes off as a suspenseful and gripping thriller. Incidentally, pay close attention right to the very end of the film – even in plain sight, some things can remain hidden.
Hidden recently won six European Film Awards, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Actor.
@ The Filmhouse, Lothian Road, Edinburgh



: SATURDAY 04 FEBRUARY :
: KIDS : MAGRITTE : 11am & 1pm :
"First Impressions: Magritte" : Take a look at Surrealist art and make mysterious mixed-media pictures. 2 workshops for different age groups.
@ North Edinburgh Arts Centre (0131 315 2151)
£4 (£1.50-£2)

: FILM : LE CALVAIRE : 4.35pm & 8.55pm :
Le Calvaire ( aka The Ordeal) is a sci-fi horror film in French....
@ Filmhouse, Lothian Road
Also showing on Friday & on Sunday!

: SUNDAY 05 FEBRUARY : LAST CHANCE :
: EXHIBITION : CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH EN FRANCE :
It's really the last day of the exhibition, and I cannot urge you enough to go and see it if you haven't yet!
@ Dean Gallery
£5 (£3.50)

: FILM : THE RETURN OF THE PINK PANTHER : 8pm :
OK, I know what you're saying - it's not French at all, and in fact it's mocking the French, just when they are playing Scotland in rugby.... Zis is provocation!
;-)
@ Scotsman Screening Room (0131 556 5565 )

: MONDAY 06 FEBRUARY :
: EXHIBITION : L'ART ELEMENTERRE NORDIQUE :
Photographic exhibition by French photographer Nicolas Bonneau.
@ Institut Francais d'Ecosse
Free
On until 11 February 2006

: TUESDAY 07 FEBRUARY :
: WORKSHOP : Liz Lochhead’s Tartuffe : 7-9pm :
Lifelong learning from the Lyceum: seems really interesting!
@The Lyceum.
Booking essential. Seems to be repeated on Wednesday 08 February morning: 10.30am - 12.30pm
£5 per class

: CHAT : THE WORLD : 9-11pm :
This week, I am going to the World after my evening classes (9.30ish onwards). And it's a promise! Hope to see you there too!
@ The World, Thistle Street
Free

: WEDNESDAY 08 FEBRUARY :
: theatre : Tartuffe :
Not seen Tartuffe yet? Time to go really!
I know I promised a while back to write a wee review about it, but sadly didn't get a chance due to lack of time!
But I cannot recommend it enough: let it be said that bundle-of-love, who sat down in the theatre with his book, resolute not to listen to that "rubbish" as he elegantly put it, became completely hypnotised by the performance from the actors, and laughed at the right bits. Oh, and he put his book away.

For French speakers: have to admit I struggled a bit with the accent to start with... But it was all fine after 20 minutes or so. An excellent adaptation, and the Rennie Mackintosh style of decor was superb.
@The Lyceum


: THURSDAY 09 FEBRUARY :
: film : Derailed :
OK (again!): I am aware this is not a French film, and by what accounts I have read it does not seem terribly unmissable.... But it has Vincent Cassel, and I like him, so I thought I would include him there.....


: FRIDAY 10 FEBRUARY : 1pm
: music : lunchtime recital :
A selection of works by Buxtehude, Couperin, Purcell, Pachelbel, Raison ...
@ McEwan Hall (0131 650 4381)
Free

: Something to look forward to... :
: Face A Faces :
Contemporary portrait photography from French, Scottish and international artists, including Orlan.....
@City Art Centre
From 11 February until 23 April.