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BLACK ORPHEUS Courtesy of Janus Films We ve missed you After an incredibly difficult year we are thrilled that Films on the Green is returning this summer with a special hybrid edition and an exciting lineup of international cinema The festival s 13th edition which will be screened in parks and online for the first time includes eight films and a concert and is centered on the theme of Music and Cinema Featuring tunes by legendary musicians from Daft Punk to Miles Davis this year s film lineup and the music it incorporates can each stand alone From July 9 to 30 Films on the Green is bringing a world music tour to the New York City area with our free screenings in four different Manhattan parks including a new location in Seward Park on the Lower East Side This year s program will also offer

BLACK ORPHEUS Courtesy of Janus Films We ve missed you After an incredibly difficult year we are thrilled that Films on the Green is returning this summer with a special hybrid edition and an exciting lineup of international cinema The festival s 13th edition which will be screened in parks and online for the first time includes eight films and a concert and is centered on the theme of Music and Cinema Featuring tunes by legendary musicians from Daft Punk to Miles Davis this year s film lineup and the music it incorporates can each stand alone From July 9 to 30 Films on the Green is bringing a world music tour to the New York City area with our free screenings in four different Manhattan parks including a new location in Seward Park on the Lower East Side This year s program will also offer

free online screenings available on the French Embassy s virtual film screening platform It is said that music soothes the soul Featuring a legendary Miles Davis score in the classic French film Elevator to the Gallows Tuareg guitar music by Mdou Moctar in Akounak Tedalat Taja Tazoughai Bossa Nova by Carlos Jobim and Luiz Bonf in Black Orpheus flamenco rhythms in Vengo and Daft Punk in Interstella 5555 there is plenty of soothing to be found in our lineup Our program this year illustrates the diversity of French and Francophone cinema and will feature movies from Tunisia Satin Rouge Japan Interstella 5555 Brazil Black Orpheus and Spain Vengo It will also shine a light on strong female portraits played by stunning actresses Sophie Marceau in La Boum Hiam Abbass in Satin Rouge Marpessa Menor in Black Orpheus Jeanne Moreau in Elevator to the Gallows and musicians Chavela Vargas and Les Amazones d Afrique This year more than ever we feel a need to connect connect with our audience connect with our beautiful parks connect with France New York and the rest of the world We are grateful for the support of our sponsors and partners without whom we would not have been able to present such an ambitious edition of Films on the Green and build a lasting connection with our community We hope to see you in July either in person or online Bon festival Ga tan Bruel Cultural Counselor French Embassy VENGO Denis Mercier Courtesy of Les Films du Losange

free online screenings available on the French Embassy s virtual film screening platform It is said that music soothes the soul Featuring a legendary Miles Davis score in the classic French film Elevator to the Gallows Tuareg guitar music by Mdou Moctar in Akounak Tedalat Taja Tazoughai Bossa Nova by Carlos Jobim and Luiz Bonf in Black Orpheus flamenco rhythms in Vengo and Daft Punk in Interstella 5555 there is plenty of soothing to be found in our lineup Our program this year illustrates the diversity of French and Francophone cinema and will feature movies from Tunisia Satin Rouge Japan Interstella 5555 Brazil Black Orpheus and Spain Vengo It will also shine a light on strong female portraits played by stunning actresses Sophie Marceau in La Boum Hiam Abbass in Satin Rouge Marpessa Menor in Black Orpheus Jeanne Moreau in Elevator to the Gallows and musicians Chavela Vargas and Les Amazones d Afrique This year more than ever we feel a need to connect connect with our audience connect with our beautiful parks connect with France New York and the rest of the world We are grateful for the support of our sponsors and partners without whom we would not have been able to present such an ambitious edition of Films on the Green and build a lasting connection with our community We hope to see you in July either in person or online Bon festival Ga tan Bruel Cultural Counselor French Embassy VENGO Denis Mercier Courtesy of Les Films du Losange

2021 SCHEDULE Films in NYC Parks MUSIC CINEMA JULY 9 CENTRAL PARK La Boum JULY 16 WASHINGTON SQ PARK Interstella 5555 The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem ST 9TH ty 7 r K PAR e Pa RAL um Th T N CE La Bo 9 July H ST 70T I R PIE ARK eus P E ID Orph ERS RIV Black 30 July JULY 23 SEWARD PARK Satin Rouge JULY 30 RIVERSIDE PARK PIER I Black Orpheus RK E PA 5tory R A QU The NS 5 GTO lla 555 m N I e H e t t S s s WA Inter tar 5y 6 5 1 t e y Jul e 5ecr K of th PAR e RD Roug A SEW Satin 23 July Screenings begin at 8 30pm All films have English subtitles To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all employees volunteers and attendees in person screenings will abide by all state and local regulations regarding large scale outdoor events including face coverings and socially distanced seating Do not attend if you have experienced COVID 19 symptoms tested positive for COVID 19 or had close contact with a confirmed or suspected COVID 19 case in the fourteen days leading up to the event FilmsontheGreen FREE FRENCH FILMS IN NYC PARKS

2021 SCHEDULE Films in NYC Parks MUSIC CINEMA JULY 9 CENTRAL PARK La Boum JULY 16 WASHINGTON SQ PARK Interstella 5555 The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem ST 9TH ty 7 r K PAR e Pa RAL um Th T N CE La Bo 9 July H ST 70T I R PIE ARK eus P E ID Orph ERS RIV Black 30 July JULY 23 SEWARD PARK Satin Rouge JULY 30 RIVERSIDE PARK PIER I Black Orpheus RK E PA 5tory R A QU The NS 5 GTO lla 555 m N I e H e t t S s s WA Inter tar 5y 6 5 1 t e y Jul e 5ecr K of th PAR e RD Roug A SEW Satin 23 July Screenings begin at 8 30pm All films have English subtitles To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all employees volunteers and attendees in person screenings will abide by all state and local regulations regarding large scale outdoor events including face coverings and socially distanced seating Do not attend if you have experienced COVID 19 symptoms tested positive for COVID 19 or had close contact with a confirmed or suspected COVID 19 case in the fourteen days leading up to the event FilmsontheGreen FREE FRENCH FILMS IN NYC PARKS

2021 SCHEDULE Films Presented Online MUSIC CINEMA JULY 9 8 30PM La Boum JULY 16 8 30PM Interstella 5555 The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem JULY 12 8 30PM Elevator To The Gallows JULY 19 8 30PM Chavela The free online screenings will take place on the French Embassy s virtual cinema platform at the listed time and date of each screening Viewers although distanced can watch the movies at the same time Like a real theater showing the films will no longer be accessible at the end of the screenings JULY 21 8 30PM Akounak Tedalat Taha Tazoughai JULY 23 8 30PM Satin Rouge Access to the virtual platform is based on location only people within a 30 mile radius of New York City can access the screenings see map JULY 26 8 30PM Concert Les Amazones d Afrique Each online screening is free and has a limited number of tickets available Links to access and reserve your seat will be available on the platform https e cinema the25hour us cinema 1 and our website frenchculture org as we get closer to the screenings dates JULY 28 8 30PM Vengo All films have English subtitles JULY 30 8 30PM Black Orpheus

2021 SCHEDULE Films Presented Online MUSIC CINEMA JULY 9 8 30PM La Boum JULY 16 8 30PM Interstella 5555 The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem JULY 12 8 30PM Elevator To The Gallows JULY 19 8 30PM Chavela The free online screenings will take place on the French Embassy s virtual cinema platform at the listed time and date of each screening Viewers although distanced can watch the movies at the same time Like a real theater showing the films will no longer be accessible at the end of the screenings JULY 21 8 30PM Akounak Tedalat Taha Tazoughai JULY 23 8 30PM Satin Rouge Access to the virtual platform is based on location only people within a 30 mile radius of New York City can access the screenings see map JULY 26 8 30PM Concert Les Amazones d Afrique Each online screening is free and has a limited number of tickets available Links to access and reserve your seat will be available on the platform https e cinema the25hour us cinema 1 and our website frenchculture org as we get closer to the screenings dates JULY 28 8 30PM Vengo All films have English subtitles JULY 30 8 30PM Black Orpheus

Courtesy of Gaumont LA BOUM The Party Courtesy of Janus Films ELEVATOR TO THE GALLOWS Ascenceur pour l chafaud Directed by Claude Pinoteau With Sophie Marceau Claude Brasseur Brigitte Fossey Music by Vladimir Cosma 1980 Comedy Drama PG 1h55 France In French with English subtitles Directed by Louis Malle With Jeanne Moreau Maurice Ronet Jean Wall Music by Miles Davis 1958 Drama Thriller 1h32 France In French with English subtitles Vic Beretton is a Parisian teenager with a lot going on in her life She has her heart set on one of her classmates and to make her romantic daydreams a reality Vic needs to make it to a house party aka a boum But that means she will have to get permission from her parents and with their nonstop fighting it won t be easy La Boum marks the first screen performance of Sophie Marceau that won her international acclaim Femme fatale Florence Carala and her lover Julien Tavernier plan to murder her wealthy husband Simon Julien s boss and make it look like a suicide But Tavernier accidently gets trapped in an elevator while leaving the scene of the crime His unfortunate oversight sets off a chain of events that seals the lovers fate during one restless night in Paris Louis Malle s feature debut with a nowlegendary jazz score by Miles Davis Friday July 9 8 30pm Central Park Cedar Hill 8 30pm Virtual Cinema Monday July 12 8 30pm Virtual Cinema

Courtesy of Gaumont LA BOUM The Party Courtesy of Janus Films ELEVATOR TO THE GALLOWS Ascenceur pour l chafaud Directed by Claude Pinoteau With Sophie Marceau Claude Brasseur Brigitte Fossey Music by Vladimir Cosma 1980 Comedy Drama PG 1h55 France In French with English subtitles Directed by Louis Malle With Jeanne Moreau Maurice Ronet Jean Wall Music by Miles Davis 1958 Drama Thriller 1h32 France In French with English subtitles Vic Beretton is a Parisian teenager with a lot going on in her life She has her heart set on one of her classmates and to make her romantic daydreams a reality Vic needs to make it to a house party aka a boum But that means she will have to get permission from her parents and with their nonstop fighting it won t be easy La Boum marks the first screen performance of Sophie Marceau that won her international acclaim Femme fatale Florence Carala and her lover Julien Tavernier plan to murder her wealthy husband Simon Julien s boss and make it look like a suicide But Tavernier accidently gets trapped in an elevator while leaving the scene of the crime His unfortunate oversight sets off a chain of events that seals the lovers fate during one restless night in Paris Louis Malle s feature debut with a nowlegendary jazz score by Miles Davis Friday July 9 8 30pm Central Park Cedar Hill 8 30pm Virtual Cinema Monday July 12 8 30pm Virtual Cinema

STRIVE FOR NET ZERO LET S ALL BE PART OF THE TRANSITION Warner Music France INTERSTELLA 5555 THE 5TORY OF THE 5ECRET 5TAR 5YSTEM Directed by Daisuke Nishio Hirotoshi Rissen Leiji Matsumoto Kazuhisa Takenouchi Music by Daft Punk Thomas Bangalter Guy Manuel De Homem Christo 2003 Animation Adventure 1h08 France Japan An unscrupulous music executive and his lackey kidnap a blue skinned alien techno band rob them of their identities pass them off as human and foist them on an unsuspecting public on Earth After their arrival and their impact on the human population the members of the band try to piece back their identities escape from the clutches of the evil music executive and return to their own world Daft Punk s music meets Leiji Matsumoto s designs for this animated musical Friday July 16 8 30pm Washington Square Park 8 30pm Virtual Cinema Presented in partnership with the Washington Square Park Conservancy From the first bank account designed for climate action in the US to the first sustainable supply chain Financing solution we re empowering individuals corporates and institutions to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy Together we re building a better future PositiveBanking The 1 for the Planet checking account is provided through BNP Paribas subsidiary Bank of the West a California banking corporation member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender Sustainable Supply Chain Financing Solutions are provided in the US through BNP Paribas New York Branch licensed by the NYDFS

STRIVE FOR NET ZERO LET S ALL BE PART OF THE TRANSITION Warner Music France INTERSTELLA 5555 THE 5TORY OF THE 5ECRET 5TAR 5YSTEM Directed by Daisuke Nishio Hirotoshi Rissen Leiji Matsumoto Kazuhisa Takenouchi Music by Daft Punk Thomas Bangalter Guy Manuel De Homem Christo 2003 Animation Adventure 1h08 France Japan An unscrupulous music executive and his lackey kidnap a blue skinned alien techno band rob them of their identities pass them off as human and foist them on an unsuspecting public on Earth After their arrival and their impact on the human population the members of the band try to piece back their identities escape from the clutches of the evil music executive and return to their own world Daft Punk s music meets Leiji Matsumoto s designs for this animated musical Friday July 16 8 30pm Washington Square Park 8 30pm Virtual Cinema Presented in partnership with the Washington Square Park Conservancy From the first bank account designed for climate action in the US to the first sustainable supply chain Financing solution we re empowering individuals corporates and institutions to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy Together we re building a better future PositiveBanking The 1 for the Planet checking account is provided through BNP Paribas subsidiary Bank of the West a California banking corporation member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender Sustainable Supply Chain Financing Solutions are provided in the US through BNP Paribas New York Branch licensed by the NYDFS

Ysunza Courtesy of Music Box Films CHAVELA Directed by Catherine Gund and Daresha Kyi 2017 Musical Documentary 1h33 Mexico Spain USA In Spanish and English with English subtitles Chavela is a captivating look at the unconventional life of beloved performer Chavela Vargas whose passionate renditions of Mexican popular music and triumphant return to the stage late in life brought her international fame In the final years of her life Chavela comes out as lesbian and rises into her momentous third act becoming a muse to Pedro Almod var earning a Lifetime Achievement Grammy and selling out performances at the prestigious concert halls in Paris Monday July 19 8 30pm Virtual Cinema Jerome Fino Courtesy of Sahel Sounds AKOUNAK TEDALAT TAHA TAZOUGHAI Rain the Color of Blue with a Little Red in It Directed by Christopher Kirkley With Mdou Moctar Fatima Falo Rhaicha Ibrahim Music by Mdou Moctar 2015 Drama 1h15 Niger In Tamashek with English subtitles Mdou Moctar is a musician trying to succeed in the raucous subculture of the Niger guitar scene He must battle fierce competition from jealous musicians overcome family conflicts endure trials of the heart and overcome his biggest rival himself The first ever Tuareg language fictional film based on the legendary rock u drama Purple Rain with stunning musical performances from real life musician Mdou Moctar Wednesday July 21 8 30pm Virtual Cinema Presented in partnership with the Mexican Cultural Institute of New York and Cinema Tropical Presented in partnership with the African Film Festival

Ysunza Courtesy of Music Box Films CHAVELA Directed by Catherine Gund and Daresha Kyi 2017 Musical Documentary 1h33 Mexico Spain USA In Spanish and English with English subtitles Chavela is a captivating look at the unconventional life of beloved performer Chavela Vargas whose passionate renditions of Mexican popular music and triumphant return to the stage late in life brought her international fame In the final years of her life Chavela comes out as lesbian and rises into her momentous third act becoming a muse to Pedro Almod var earning a Lifetime Achievement Grammy and selling out performances at the prestigious concert halls in Paris Monday July 19 8 30pm Virtual Cinema Jerome Fino Courtesy of Sahel Sounds AKOUNAK TEDALAT TAHA TAZOUGHAI Rain the Color of Blue with a Little Red in It Directed by Christopher Kirkley With Mdou Moctar Fatima Falo Rhaicha Ibrahim Music by Mdou Moctar 2015 Drama 1h15 Niger In Tamashek with English subtitles Mdou Moctar is a musician trying to succeed in the raucous subculture of the Niger guitar scene He must battle fierce competition from jealous musicians overcome family conflicts endure trials of the heart and overcome his biggest rival himself The first ever Tuareg language fictional film based on the legendary rock u drama Purple Rain with stunning musical performances from real life musician Mdou Moctar Wednesday July 21 8 30pm Virtual Cinema Presented in partnership with the Mexican Cultural Institute of New York and Cinema Tropical Presented in partnership with the African Film Festival

Courtesy of Pyramide Films as low as The film festival continues at home 15 a month SATIN ROUGE Directed by Raja Amari With Hiam Abbass Hend El Fahem Maher Kamoun Music by Nawfel El Manaa 2002 Drama 1h31 France Tunisia In Arabic with English subtitles TV5MONDE and TV5MONDE Cinema On Demand offer the largest selection of French language films with English subtitles in the United States Enjoy award winning films festival favorites and more online with Sling TV available on multiple devices While investigating a suspected affair between her headstrong teenaged daughter and a cabaret musician young widow Lilia becomes drawn to the lively and hidden nightlife of sensuous belly dancers Though initially reserved she strikes up a friendship with one of the dancers then eventually takes the stage herself An unlikely journey of self discovery Start watching at sling com Frenchtv Friday July 23 8 30pm Seward Park 8 30pm Virtual Cinema Restrictions apply

Courtesy of Pyramide Films as low as The film festival continues at home 15 a month SATIN ROUGE Directed by Raja Amari With Hiam Abbass Hend El Fahem Maher Kamoun Music by Nawfel El Manaa 2002 Drama 1h31 France Tunisia In Arabic with English subtitles TV5MONDE and TV5MONDE Cinema On Demand offer the largest selection of French language films with English subtitles in the United States Enjoy award winning films festival favorites and more online with Sling TV available on multiple devices While investigating a suspected affair between her headstrong teenaged daughter and a cabaret musician young widow Lilia becomes drawn to the lively and hidden nightlife of sensuous belly dancers Though initially reserved she strikes up a friendship with one of the dancers then eventually takes the stage herself An unlikely journey of self discovery Start watching at sling com Frenchtv Friday July 23 8 30pm Seward Park 8 30pm Virtual Cinema Restrictions apply

Courtesy of Qwest TV LES AMAZONES D AFRIQUE Concert at La Philarmonie de Paris Denis Mercier Courtesy of Les Films du Losange VENGO Directed by St phane Jourdain and Guillaume Dero Lineup Amnat Dant Babani Kon Doctor L Joseph Palmer Kandia Kouyat Lloren Barcelo Rives Mamadou Diakit Mamani Keita Maria Doumbia Maria Kon Rokia Kon 2017 Performance 52min Directed by Tony Gatlif With Antonio Canales Antonio P rez Dechent Music performed by Tomatito Sheikh Ahmad Al Tuni La Caita Gritos de Guerra Remedios Silva Pisa La Paquera de Jerez 2000 Drama 1h30 Spain France Germany Japan In Spanish and French with English subtitles Les Amazones d Afrique is a group that brings Malian women together around issues such as equality and freedom With their powerful voices steeped in history and their instruments they spread messages through music In 2017 only two years after founding the group les Amazones d Afrique played at the Philarmonie de Paris Carried by the great voices of Africa Mamani Keita Kandia Kouyat and Mariam Doumba this concert serves as both a strong symbol and an exciting musical journey After his brother murders a member of a rival gypsy clan Caco becomes the de facto figurehead of his family and protector of his handicapped nephew As tensions mount between the two clans threats of revenge against Caco s nephew for the crimes of his father are played out against a backdrop of rapturous flamenco music and dance performances A majestic ode to the artistry of flamenco featuring famous flamenco dancer Antonio Canales Monday July 26 8 30pm Virtual Cinema Wednesday July 28 8 30pm Virtual Cinema Presented in partnership with Qwest TV Presented in partnership with Instituto Cervantes

Courtesy of Qwest TV LES AMAZONES D AFRIQUE Concert at La Philarmonie de Paris Denis Mercier Courtesy of Les Films du Losange VENGO Directed by St phane Jourdain and Guillaume Dero Lineup Amnat Dant Babani Kon Doctor L Joseph Palmer Kandia Kouyat Lloren Barcelo Rives Mamadou Diakit Mamani Keita Maria Doumbia Maria Kon Rokia Kon 2017 Performance 52min Directed by Tony Gatlif With Antonio Canales Antonio P rez Dechent Music performed by Tomatito Sheikh Ahmad Al Tuni La Caita Gritos de Guerra Remedios Silva Pisa La Paquera de Jerez 2000 Drama 1h30 Spain France Germany Japan In Spanish and French with English subtitles Les Amazones d Afrique is a group that brings Malian women together around issues such as equality and freedom With their powerful voices steeped in history and their instruments they spread messages through music In 2017 only two years after founding the group les Amazones d Afrique played at the Philarmonie de Paris Carried by the great voices of Africa Mamani Keita Kandia Kouyat and Mariam Doumba this concert serves as both a strong symbol and an exciting musical journey After his brother murders a member of a rival gypsy clan Caco becomes the de facto figurehead of his family and protector of his handicapped nephew As tensions mount between the two clans threats of revenge against Caco s nephew for the crimes of his father are played out against a backdrop of rapturous flamenco music and dance performances A majestic ode to the artistry of flamenco featuring famous flamenco dancer Antonio Canales Monday July 26 8 30pm Virtual Cinema Wednesday July 28 8 30pm Virtual Cinema Presented in partnership with Qwest TV Presented in partnership with Instituto Cervantes

Courtesy of Janus Films BLACK ORPHEUS Orfeu Negro Directed by Marcel Camus With Breno Mello Marpessa Dawn Lourdes de Oliveira Music by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Luis Bonf 1959 Drama Fantasy PG 1h47 Brazil France Italy In Portuguese Brazil with English subtitles Young lovers Orfeu and Eurydice run through the favelas of Rio de Janeiro during Carnival on the run from a hitman dressed like Death and Orfeu s vengeful fianc e Mira Winner of both the Academy Award for best foreignlanguage film and the Cannes Film Festival s Palme d Or this retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice kicked off the bossa nova craze that sent hi fis across America spinning Friday July 30 8 30pm Riverside Park Pier I 8 30pm Virtual Cinema Presented in partnership with Brasil SummerFest Cinema Tropical and Summer on the Hudson LA BOUM Courtesy of Gaumont

Courtesy of Janus Films BLACK ORPHEUS Orfeu Negro Directed by Marcel Camus With Breno Mello Marpessa Dawn Lourdes de Oliveira Music by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Luis Bonf 1959 Drama Fantasy PG 1h47 Brazil France Italy In Portuguese Brazil with English subtitles Young lovers Orfeu and Eurydice run through the favelas of Rio de Janeiro during Carnival on the run from a hitman dressed like Death and Orfeu s vengeful fianc e Mira Winner of both the Academy Award for best foreignlanguage film and the Cannes Film Festival s Palme d Or this retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice kicked off the bossa nova craze that sent hi fis across America spinning Friday July 30 8 30pm Riverside Park Pier I 8 30pm Virtual Cinema Presented in partnership with Brasil SummerFest Cinema Tropical and Summer on the Hudson LA BOUM Courtesy of Gaumont

THE 13TH EDITION OF FILMS ON THE GREEN IS A FREE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL WITH SCREENINGS IN NEW YORK CITY PARKS AND ONLINE AND PRODUCED BY THE FRENCH EMBASSY NYC PARKS AND FACE FOUNDATION PRESENTED BY OFFICIAL SPONSORS FRIENDS PARTNERS

THE 13TH EDITION OF FILMS ON THE GREEN IS A FREE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL WITH SCREENINGS IN NEW YORK CITY PARKS AND ONLINE AND PRODUCED BY THE FRENCH EMBASSY NYC PARKS AND FACE FOUNDATION PRESENTED BY OFFICIAL SPONSORS FRIENDS PARTNERS

FREE FRENCH FILMS IN NYC PARKS ONLINE