Potiche

Starring Catherine Deneuve and Gerard Depardieu, set in a French bourgeois province in 1977, Suzanne is the submissive wife of rich industrialist Robert Pujol who runs his umbrella factory with an iron hand. After the workers go on strike and hold Robert captive, Suzanne ends up managing the factory instead of her husband, who is disowned by the staff.

Distressed and in poor health, Robert goes away for a while and, to the surprise of most, Suzanne proves to be an assertive woman of action. With the help of the communist deputy she puts an end to the strike, gets the factory running again and improves the employees’ working conditions. But when Robert returns from his trip in good health, the situation gets complicated.

Join us for Club Cinoche, a night of French Film and conversation.

Club Cinoche is led by Francophile Kelly Thompson, a linguist who has both lived and taught in France, and Annabelle Haberkorn, a native French speaker. Passionate about sharing their love of the French language and culture, they create a relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy a mix of film and guided conversation – so that you can practise your French, whatever your level. A bientôt alors!

The bar will be open for a glass of wine or beer to complement the experience.

• “Great – would love to come again for more films. Merci pour une espace pour parler en francais (francais tres mauvais!)”
• “A lovely evening more like this sil vous plait.”
• “Tres bonne soiree.”
• “Ce soir a etc parfait Merci Bien”