La Maison Française of NYU

Kicking off this Monday: Festival des Cinq Continents: Jeune Liban! 🇱🇧

A reminder that from this Monday, March 17-21st we will be celebrating the vibrant culture of Lebanon 🇱🇧! Experience an incredible lineup of film screenings, literary talks, visual art, music, and—for the first time—stand-up comedy! 🎭🎶🎤

📅 Highlights include:
🎬 Film screenings by Myriam El Hajj & Carlos Chahine
📖 Talks with acclaimed authors Hoda Barakat, Charif Majdalani, & Hyam Yared
🎨 Visual art exhibition opening on Monday, March 17
🎺 Concert by Ibrahim Maalouf at Lycée Français on March 20
🎤 Stand-up comedy with Nataly Aukar & Laura Laham on March 21

All events are free and open to all—don’t miss out! ✨

✨ Le saviez-vous ? ✨

Our artist-in-residence Yann Toma is back for his third year at La Maison Française of NYU! Since last year’s electrifying "Polarities" exhibition, his work has traveled from Iceland to all over Europe, and now he’s leading the revival of Chagall’s Peace Window at the U.N. 🕊️

Next up: the debut of his feature-length film, “A Light-World” 🎥✨

Bienvenue, Yann! 🇫🇷💡

🔗 www.yanntoma.com

Festival des Cinq Continents: Jeune Liban! - Stand-Up Comedy with Nataly Aukar, with Special Guest Laura Laham

Get ready for a night of laughter and comedy on Friday, March 21st at 7:00 PM at La Maison Française of NYU! 🎉 Join us for a special first-time stand-up comedy event featuring two incredible Lebanese comics, Nataly Aukar and Laura Laham, as part of Festival des Cinq Continents: Jeune Liban!

🌍🎭 Nataly Aukar, who has toured the world and shared the stage with comedians like Ramy Youssef, Mo Amer, and Gad El Maleh, will bring her witty and sharp humor to the stage.

Don’t miss this unforgettable night of humor and good vibes!

📍 Location: La Maison Française, NYU
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM

🎬✨ Le Cinéma at Festival des Cinq Continents: Jeune Liban! 🇱🇧

Join us for a special screening of La Nuit du Verre d’Eau, directed by Carlos Chahine, as we celebrate the richness of Lebanese cinema. Don't miss this cinematic journey into storytelling, identity, and culture!

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✨ Join us for the kickoff of Festival des Cinq Continents: Jeune Liban! 🎬🎨

Experience the vibrant intersection of art and cinema with works by Francine Demeulenaere and a screening of Diaries from Lebanon by Miriam El Hajj. Don’t miss this celebration of Lebanese creativity and culture! 🇱🇧

📍 La Maison Française, NYU
📅 Date & Time: Monday, March 17th 6 pm art opening, 6:30 pm screening+ Q & A

🌿✨ Emanuele Coccia: The Museum for Contemporary Nature 🌱🌆

On Tuesday, March 11th at 7:00 PM, join us for an illuminating conversation with philosopher and author Emanuele Coccia. Discover how humanity’s relationship with plants and gardens has shaped our cities, creating a multispecies coexistence that drives innovation and modernity.

Emanuele will explore these concepts from both a theoretical and architectural perspective, offering a thought-provoking look at how different life forms interact with one another.

🎺🎶 Festival des Cinq Continents: Jeune Liban – A Musical Evening with Ibrahim Maalouf🎶🎺

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music with Ibrahim Maalouf, the Grammy-nominated trumpeter blending jazz, Arabic music, and contemporary sounds like no other! 🌟🎷 Join us for a mesmerizing performance that bridges cultures and continents.

📅 **Thursday, March 20 | 7:00 PM**
📍 **La Maison Française, NYU**

And the festival doesn’t stop there! Stay tuned for comedy, film screenings, and more exciting events celebrating Lebanese creativity. 🎭🎬

📚✨ Festival des Cinq Continents: Jeune Liban – Literary Evening ✨📚

We’re kicking off the festival with an evening dedicated to Lebanese literature! Join us as we welcome Hoda Barakat, Hyam Yared, and Charif Majdalani for a special discussion on their works, storytelling, and the literary landscape of Lebanon. 📖🇱🇧

📅 Wednesday, March 19 | 6:00 PM
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And that’s just the beginning—there’s so much more in store throughout the week, including film screenings, concerts, stand-up comedy, and more! Don’t miss it! 🎭🎶

🎬✨ Join us for an exclusive MASTERCLASS with the acclaimed Thierry de Peretti!

On Thursday, March 13th at 4:00 PM, Thierry, celebrated actor, director, and filmmaker, will share insights into his creative process, from stage to screen. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to engage with the mind behind impactful works on crime, violence, and political action.

In conversation with cinema curator Professor Anna-Caroline Prost, Thierry will dive deep into his journey through cinema and theater.

Festival des Cinq Continents: Jeune Liban! 🇱🇧

Join us at La Maison Française from March 17-21 for a week celebrating the vibrant culture of Lebanon 🇱🇧! Experience an incredible lineup of film screenings, literary talks, visual art, music, and—for the first time—stand-up comedy! 🎭🎶🎤

📅 Highlights include:
🎬 Film screenings by Myriam El Hajj & Carlos Chahine
📖 Talks with acclaimed authors Hoda Barakat, Charif Majdalani, & Hyam Yared
🎨 Visual art exhibition opening on Monday, March 17
🎺 Concert by Ibrahim Maalouf at Lycée Français on March 20
😂 Stand-up comedy with Nataly Aukar & Laura Laham on March 21

All events are free and open to all—don’t miss out! ✨

📍 La Maison Française, NYU | 16 Washington Mews

HUMAN RIGHTS SERIES: EVA ILLOUZ - ANTISEMITISM AND THE LEFT

Join us on Monday, March 3, 2025, for an essential conversation with Professor Eva Illouz on her essay *Genealogy of a Virtuous Hatred*, where she examines the unsettling embrace of antisemitism by the political left, framed as "virtuous" through progressive values. With insightful discussions on the impact of French theory and the aftermath of the October 7th massacre, Illouz sheds light on the intellectual, political, and psychological forces at play.

📅 **Monday, March 3, 2025**
⏰ 6:00 PM (ET)

Get a guest ticket to the sold-out performance of iconic French actress Isabelle Huppert (March 2nd at 3:00pm Skirball Center), and join us for an intimate Celebratory Dinner at La Maison Française of NYU’s beautiful carriage house at 6:00pm.

Thank you for supporting vital French culture and education in NY!!!!

NATHALIE AZOULAI - HIDE AND SEEK: JEWISHNESS IN FICTION 📚

Join us on Monday, February 24, 2025 for an insightful conversation with Nathalie Azoulai on her latest novel, *Toutes les vies de Théo* (The Many Lives of Theo), exploring Jewishness in literature. Azoulai examines the complexities of identity, concealment, and revelation in European Jewish fiction, from Proust to Kafka, and the evolving stakes of Jewish authorship across cultures.

📅 Monday, February 24, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM

HUMAN RIGHTS SERIES: THE DESIRE TO (NOT) KNOW THE TRUTH

What happens when we choose ignorance over truth? Join **Mark Lilla (Columbia)** and **François Noudelmann (NYU)** for a thought-provoking discussion on the complex relationship between truth, power, and perception—from ancient philosophy to today’s “post-truth” world. Moderated by **Martine Trink Rubenstein (LICRA USA)**.

📅 Thursday, February 20, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM

📖 Copies of their latest books, *Ignorance and Bliss* and *Can We Make Truth Great Again?*, will be available for purchase through Albertine Bookstore.

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with psychoanalyst Silvia Lippi on how feminism and psychoanalysis intersect in today’s world.

On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Silvia will explore the concept of sorority within psychoanalysis, challenging the patriarchal framework and embracing unconscious support in feminist struggles. Drawing on the radical ideas of Valerie Solanas and Jacques Lacan, this event will delve into the urgent need for a revolutionary shift in how we understand feminism and the psyche.

🌿 **In-Person & Online Event**
🕕 **6:00pm**
🔗 RSVP now!

🎶✨ Experience the magic of sound with Gino Sitson! ✨🎶

Join us for an evening of rhythmic grooves, soaring vocals, and masterful body percussion as Gino Sitson takes the stage alongside Jody Redhage-Ferber (cello & voice). Blending African traditions with classical and jazz influences, this performance promises to be truly unforgettable! 🎤🎻🌍

📅 Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025
📍 La Maison Française | 16 Washington Mews
⏰ 7:00 PM | In-Person Event

Lovely opening last night for our latest exhibition Bernar.Venet "The Drawing of the Line." It's on display Monday-Friday from 3-6; come check it out!

🔹 HOMMAGE À PAULIN HOUNTONDJI 🔹

Join us for an afternoon of thought-provoking discussions honoring the philosophical legacy of Paulin Hountondji. Scholars from around the world will explore his impact on African philosophy, language, and epistemology.

📅 Wednesday, February 5, 2025
📍 La Maison Française, NYU & Online
🕝 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Featuring:
🎙️ Keynote Conversations
📖 Panels on African Philosophy & Thought
🤝 Scholars from NYU, Columbia, Université d’Ottawa & more